Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 863 Chestnut St, Waban, MA 02468
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,604 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $482,500 (Feb 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $15,155 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Refinance Mar 2020 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 55054 0004 |
| Primary APN | 55054 0004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,604 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,279 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,632 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,412 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,412 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1923 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 10,000 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 55054 0004 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 863 CHESTNUT ST |
| City | WABAN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02468-2334 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR2 |
| Legal Block | 54 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2035 |
| Census Tract | 374300 |
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 838 108TH AVE N, NAPLES, FL 34108-1878 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Mar 23, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Feb 10, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage CITIZENS BK/RI |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 3, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 3, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 863 CHESTNUT ST, WABAN, MA 02468-2334 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 16, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 77371-146 |
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| Date | Mar 30, 2021 |
| Book Page | 77371/146 |
| Instrument | 70474 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
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| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2046 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 23, 2020 |
| Property Address | 863 CHESTNUT ST, WABAN, MA 02468-2334 |
| Document Number | 74325-409 |
| Book / Page | 074325 / 000409 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 17, 2020 |
| Instrument | 42289 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 7, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 838 108TH AVE N NAPLES FL 341081878, NAPLES, FL 34108-1878 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 863 CHESTNUT ST, WABAN, MA 02468-2334 |
| Document Number | 68904-292 |
| Book / Page | 068904 / 000292 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 10, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 7, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 68904-292 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 16, 2017 |
| Book Page | 068904/000292 |
| Instrument | 25563 |
| Name | CITIZENS BK/RI |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 15, 2047 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,155.00 (+3.42%) | $1,546,400 (+3%) Land $1,212,700 Building $333,700 |
| 2024 | $14,654.00 (+5.33%) | $1,501,400 (+9.86%) Land $1,177,400 Building $324,000 |
| 2023 | $13,913.00 | $1,366,700 Land $908,000 Building $458,700 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 17 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 17 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 27 (1979–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 13 of 27 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2024 · other causes |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 96% 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 352 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 |
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