Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 897 Chestnut St, Waban, MA 02468 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,142 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,000,000 (Sep 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $12,815 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Refinance Sep 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 55054 0009 |
| Primary APN | 55054 0009 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,142 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,254 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,180 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,540 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,540 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| 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 |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 55054 0009 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 897 CHESTNUT ST |
| City | WABAN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02468-2334 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 54 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2035 |
| Census Tract | 374300 |
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records · APN 55054 0009
Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 897 CHESTNUT ST, WABAN, MA 02468-2334 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance EASTERN BANK |
| Sep 08, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer EASTERN BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 08, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 08, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 07, 1993 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 69906 / 392 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 897 CHESTNUT ST, WABAN, MA 02468-2334 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 75889-389 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 15, 2020 |
| Book Page | 75889/389 |
| Instrument | 187166 |
| Name | EASTERN BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 01, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 08, 2017 |
| Property Address | 897 CHESTNUT ST, WABAN, MA 02468-2334 |
| Document Number | 69906-392 |
| Book / Page | 69906 / 392 |
| Instrument | 146204 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $96.52 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 897 CHESTNUT ST, WABAN, MA 02468-2334 |
| Document Number | 699060395 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 08, 2017 |
| Instrument | 69906/0395 |
| Name | EASTERN BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 08, 2047 |
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 | $12,815.00 (+3.42%) | $1,307,700 (+3%) Land $1,212,700 Building $95,000 | $1,525,320 (+8.03%) |
| 2024 | $12,391.00 (+4.39%) | $1,269,600 (+8.89%) Land $1,177,400 Building $92,200 | $1,411,890 |
| 2023 | $11,870.00 | $1,166,000 Land $908,000 Building $258,000 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Middlesex County (25017C), updated September 10, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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