Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 954 Chestnut St, Newton Upper Falls, MA 02464
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,814 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 0.277 acres (12,065 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $8,677 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 51003 0006 |
| Primary APN | 51003 0006 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,814 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,120 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 997 sqft |
| Basement Area | 674 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 674 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,065 sqft (0.277 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 51003 0006 |
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| Street Address | 954 CHESTNUT ST |
| City | NEWTON UPPER FALLS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02464-1118 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MR1 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 374100 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Newton Upper Falls Historic District listed 1986 · 133 contributing resources · NRIS 86001750 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
954 Chestnut St is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 954 CHESTNUT ST, NEWTON UPPER FALLS, MA 02464-1118 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 954 CHESTNUT ST, NEWTON, MA 02464-1118 |
| Document Number | 69305-557 |
| Book / Page | 069305 / 000557 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 28, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 9, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 69305-557 |
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| Date | May 19, 2017 |
| Book Page | 069305/000557 |
| Instrument | 74542 |
| Name | CITIZENS BK/RI |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 954 Chestnut St was $8,677, up 4.9% 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 | $8,677.00 (+4.92%) | $895,500 (+6.11%) Land $831,200 Building $64,300 | $876,090 (-) |
| 2025 | $8,270.00 (+3.43%) | $843,900 (+3%) Land $791,600 Building $52,300 | $876,090 (-0.21%) |
| 2024 | $7,996.00 (+6.44%) | $819,300 (+11.03%) Land $768,500 Building $50,800 | $877,895 |
| 2023 | $7,512.00 | $737,900 Land $592,100 Building $145,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 954 Chestnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1998.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1998–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2010 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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.
The area around 954 Chestnut St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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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