Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 97 Chestnut St, Waltham, MA 02453
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4 ba · 4,380 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.129 acres (5,602 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $2,275,000 (Nov 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $17,888 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 23691 |
| Primary APN | 23691 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 16 Rooms |
| Units | 4 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,380 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 8,358 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,014 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,014 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2021 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,602 sqft (0.129 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 23691 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 97 CHESTNUT ST |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02453-0459 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Legal Block | 30 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 368500 |
97 Chestnut St, a residential property, is owned by a company that bought it in November 2018.
Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1955, ANDOVER, MA 01810-0033 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 6, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 6, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 71852 / 460 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 6, 2018 |
| Property Address | 97 CHESTNUT ST, WALTHAM, MA 02453-0459 |
| Document Number | 71852-460 |
| Book / Page | 71852 / 460 |
| Instrument | 171157 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $63.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Non-Arm's Length Transaction |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 718520467 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 6, 2018 |
| Instrument | 71852/0467 |
| Name | WAKEFIELD COOPERATIVE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 97 Chestnut St was $17,888, up 10.2% from the year before.
Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Municipality | Waltham City |
| Unified School District | Waltham School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $17,888.00 (+10.17%) | $1,733,300 (+4.83%) Land $407,400 Building $1,325,900 |
| 2025 | $16,236.00 (+9.31%) | $1,653,400 (+7.31%) Land $388,000 Building $1,265,400 |
| 2024 | $14,853.00 | $1,540,800 Land $336,000 Building $1,204,800 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 97 Chestnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
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 97 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 |
|---|
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 | WALTHAM WATER DEPARTMENT serves 65,218 people · EPA ID MA3308000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from MWRA |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 812 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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