Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 917 Chestnut St, Waban, MA 02468
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,000 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.149 acres (6,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $630,000 (Jun 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $11,137 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 55054 0013 |
| Primary APN | 55054 0013 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2,000 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,894 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,090 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 455 sqft |
| Basement Area | 910 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 455 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 6,500 sqft (0.149 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 55054 0013 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 917 CHESTNUT ST |
| City | WABAN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02468-2335 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR2 |
| Legal Block | 54 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2035 |
| Census Tract | 374300 |
917 Chestnut St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2013.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 917 CHESTNUT ST, WABAN, MA 02468-2335 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 4, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 4, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 61942 / 527 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 917 Chestnut St was $11,137, 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 | $11,137.00 (+3.82%) | $1,149,300 (+5%) Land $774,700 Building $374,600 | $1,266,445 (-) |
| 2025 | $10,727.00 (+3.42%) | $1,094,600 (+3%) Land $737,800 Building $356,800 | $1,266,445 (+4.99%) |
| 2024 | $10,372.00 (+5.54%) | $1,062,700 (+10.08%) Land $716,300 Building $346,400 | $1,206,310 |
| 2023 | $9,828.00 | $965,400 Land $538,800 Building $426,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 917 Chestnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 File 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.
Wildfire risk around 917 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 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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