Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 737 Chestnut St, Waban, MA 02468
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,854 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.31 acres (13,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,800,000 (Aug 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $17,698 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Mortgage Feb 2024 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 53027 0013 |
| Primary APN | 53027 0013 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,854 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,349 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,472 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,472 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,472 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,500 sqft (0.31 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Steam |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 53027 0013 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 737 CHESTNUT ST |
| City | WABAN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02468-2020 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR2 |
| Legal Block | 27 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 374300 |
737 Chestnut St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2024.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 737 CHESTNUT ST, WABAN, MA 02468-2020 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Feb 22, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance CRAIG S STEMACH |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 9, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 9, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 21, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202489585 |
| Deed Book / Page | 83113 / 40 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 737 CHESTNUT ST, WABAN, MA 02468-2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0084694-38 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 3, 2025 |
| Book Page | 84694/38 |
| Instrument | 120297 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2055 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.88% |
| Type Change Date | Oct 1, 2032 |
| Index | Other |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 737 CHESTNUT ST, WABAN, MA 02468-2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 8, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 082503-221 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 22, 2024 |
| Book Page | 82503/221 |
| Instrument | 17555 |
| Name | CRAIG S STEMACH |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 737 Chestnut St was $17,698, up 3.8% from the year before.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Municipality | Newton City |
| Unified School District | Newton School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $17,698.00 (+3.82%) | $1,826,400 (+5%) Land $1,196,100 Building $630,300 | $1,678,650 (-) |
| 2025 | $17,046.00 (+3.42%) | $1,739,400 (+3%) Land $1,139,100 Building $600,300 | $1,678,650 (+0.51%) |
| 2024 | $16,482.00 (+3.9%) | $1,688,700 (+8.37%) Land $1,105,900 Building $582,800 | $1,670,195 |
| 2023 | $15,863.00 | $1,558,300 Land $857,200 Building $701,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 737 Chestnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 13 flood claims nearby since 1978.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 11 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 13 (1978–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 10 of 13 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2017 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 737 Chestnut St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | NEWTON WATER DEPT. (MWRA) serves 88,931 people · EPA ID MA3207000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from MWRA |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 401 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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