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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $490,000 on Jul 2, 2002

178 CHESTNUT ST

WALTHAM, MA 02453
4
Beds
3 / 1
Baths
2,780 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
2,509 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
12
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$490,000 · Jul 2, 2002
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$445,450
CITIBANK NA · recorded Jun 22, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,357 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$851,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$328,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$522,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$797,300

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Two Family
CountyMiddlesex
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.06
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(6)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Henry Whittemore Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
M
John W. McDevitt Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Waltham Sr High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 mi

District: Waltham School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02453These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.106
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.104
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.73

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.32,080
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.8,464 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$106,981
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$136,606
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

178 Chestnut St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 81% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Has a smaller lot than 98% of homes in Southside
  • Older than 75% of homes in Middlesex County

How it measures up in Waltham 02453

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Waltham 02453.

Living area2,780 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,858 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 80% of homes nearby

Lot size2,509 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 42% of homes nearby

How 178 Chestnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouthsideWaltham 02453Middlesex County
Living areabigger than2,780 ft²71% of homes80% of homes81% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,509 ft²2% of homes2% of homes3% of homes
Year builtnewer than192071% of homes42% of homes25% of homes

About 178 Chestnut St

When did 178 Chestnut St, Waltham, MA last sell?

178 Chestnut St, Waltham, MA last sold on Jul 2, 2002 for $490,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 178 Chestnut St, Waltham, MA?

178 Chestnut St, Waltham, MA has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,780 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 178 Chestnut St, Waltham, MA built?

178 Chestnut St, Waltham, MA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a two family home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 178 Chestnut St, Waltham, MA?

178 Chestnut St, Waltham, MA is assigned to Henry Whittemore Elementary School (elementary), rated B; John W. McDevitt Middle School (middle), rated B; Waltham Sr High School (high), rated C. All sit in Waltham School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 178 Chestnut St, Waltham, MA compare to other homes in Waltham 02453?

Among the 6,296 homes in Waltham 02453, it is bigger than 80% of them (2,780 ft² against a typical 1,858 ft²), its lot is bigger than 2% of them (2,509 ft² against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 42% of them (1920 against a typical 1930). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 178 Chestnut St, Waltham, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 178 Chestnut St, Waltham, MA was $8,357. The county assessed it at $851,000.

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