Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 786 Chestnut St, Waban, MA 02468
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,352 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.211 acres (9,207 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $970,000 (Feb 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $12,007 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Transfer Apr 2021 Refinance + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 54006 0004 |
| Primary APN | 54006 0004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,352 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,925 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,221 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,171 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,171 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1927 |
| Architectural Style | Tudor |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,207 sqft (0.211 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 54006 0004 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 786 CHESTNUT ST |
| City | WABAN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02468-2317 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR2 |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3018 |
| Census Tract | 374200 |
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records · APN 54006 0004
Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 786 CHESTNUT ST, WABAN, MA 02468-2317 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Apr 13, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
| Apr 02, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
| Feb 02, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 02, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 02, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201816394 |
| Deed Book / Page | 70588 / 308 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 14, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 079370-557 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 17, 2021 |
| Property Address | 786 CHESTNUT ST, WABAN, MA 02468-2317 |
| Document Number | 079370-557 |
| Book / Page | 79370 / 557 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 272188 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 07, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 768 CHESTNUT ST, WABAN, MA 02468-2017 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 786 CHESTNUT ST, WABAN, MA 02468-2317 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 30, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 77498-150 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 13, 2021 |
| Book Page | 77498/150 |
| Instrument | 82940 |
| Name | FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 786 CHESTNUT ST, WABAN, MA 02468-2317 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 70812-272 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 02, 2018 |
| Book Page | 70812/272 |
| Instrument | 43675 |
| Name | FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 01, 2048 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Recording Date | Feb 02, 2018 |
| Property Address | 786 CHESTNUT ST, WABAN, MA 02468-2317 |
| Document Number | 70588-308 |
| Book / Page | 070588 / 000308 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 16394 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 20, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $4,423.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 786 CHESTNUT ST WABAN MA 024682317, WABAN, MA 02468-2317 |
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records · Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Municipality | Newton City |
| Unified School District | Newton School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,007.00 (+3.43%) | $1,225,200 (+3.01%) Land $1,064,700 Building $160,500 | $1,502,140 (-47.44%) |
| 2024 | $11,609.00 (+4.27%) | $1,189,400 (+8.75%) Land $1,033,700 Building $155,700 | $2,857,695 |
| 2023 | $11,134.00 | $1,093,700 Land $793,000 Building $300,700 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of September 10, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| 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 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Radiate Holdings Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Based on FCC filings for 401 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | NEWTON WATER DEPT. (MWRA) serves 88,931 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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