Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 893 Chestnut St, Waban, MA 02468
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,682 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.242 acres (10,560 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $504,000 (Jun 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $17,507 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2025 Mortgage Jan 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 55054 0008 |
| Primary APN | 55054 0008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,682 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 7,341 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,783 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 464 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,749 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,749 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1923 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,560 sqft (0.242 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Steam |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 55054 0008 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 893 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 | 8 |
| 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 October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 893 CHESTNUT ST, WABAN, MA 02468-2334 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 19, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage BLUESTONE BANK |
| Jan 27, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance BLUESTONE BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 29, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 29, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 21, 1992 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 893 CHESTNUT ST, WABAN, MA 02468-2334 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 084107-303 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 19, 2025 |
| Book Page | 84107/303 |
| Instrument | 54221 |
| Name | BLUESTONE BANK |
|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2045 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 893 CHESTNUT ST, WABAN, MA 02468-2334 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 12, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 76810-136 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Book Page | 76810/136 |
| Instrument | 19559 |
| Name | BLUESTONE BANK |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2051 |
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 | $17,507.00 (+3.82%) | $1,806,700 (+5%) Land $1,284,300 Building $522,400 | $1,677,795 (-) |
| 2025 | $16,863.00 (+3.42%) | $1,720,700 (+3%) Land $1,223,100 Building $497,600 | $1,677,795 (+9.18%) |
| 2024 | $16,305.00 (+3.89%) | $1,670,600 (+8.36%) Land $1,187,500 Building $483,100 | $1,536,720 |
| 2023 | $15,695.00 | $1,541,700 Land $917,000 Building $624,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 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 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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