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$1,950,109$768 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

521 CHESTNUT ST

WABAN, MA 02468
3
Beds
4 / 2
Baths
2,539 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.
0.29 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1926
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$2M
$1.8M low$2.1M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$16,224 (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.$1,655,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,123,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$532,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,917,670

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Tudor
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.29
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Concrete
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Slate
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Steam
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Basement
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck

Transaction History(9)

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
Angier Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
H
Newton South High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.3 mi
M
Charles E. Brown Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.4 mi

District: Newton School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02468These 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.51
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.105
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.71

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.26%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.2.2%
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.6,131
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,066 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$236,601
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$309,454
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%

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How this home compares

521 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.

  • Worth more than 94% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Costs more per square foot than 91% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Bigger than 75% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Older than 71% of homes in Middlesex County

What homes are worth in Waban 02468

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$1M$4.7M

This home is worth more than 46% of homes in Waban 02468.

How it measures up in Waban 02468

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Waban 02468.

Estimated value$1,950,109
CheaperTypical $2,009,790Pricier

Pricier than 46% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$768
CheaperTypical $749Pricier

Pricier than 57% of homes nearby

Living area2,539 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,703 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Lot size0.29 ac
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Year built1926
OlderTypical 1934Newer

Newer than 33% of homes nearby

How 521 Chestnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWabanWaban 02468Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,950,10952% of homes46% of homes94% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$76859% of homes57% of homes91% of homes
Living areabigger than2,539 ft²47% of homes42% of homes75% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.29 ac58% of homes52% of homes48% of homes
Year builtnewer than192635% of homes33% of homes29% of homes

About 521 Chestnut St

How much is 521 Chestnut St, Waban, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 521 Chestnut St, Waban, MA is $1,950,109 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $1,784,864 to $2,115,354. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 521 Chestnut St, Waban, MA last sell?

521 Chestnut St, Waban, MA last sold on Nov 28, 2012, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 521 Chestnut St, Waban, MA?

521 Chestnut St, Waban, MA has 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2,539 square feet of living space and a 0.29-acre lot.

When was 521 Chestnut St, Waban, MA built?

521 Chestnut St, Waban, MA was built in 1926, making it 100 years old. It is a tudor home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 521 Chestnut St, Waban, MA?

521 Chestnut St, Waban, MA is assigned to Angier Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Newton South High School (high), rated A+; Charles E. Brown Middle School (middle), rated A+. All sit in Newton School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 521 Chestnut St, Waban, MA compare to other homes in Waban 02468?

Among the 1,903 homes in Waban 02468, it is worth more than 46% of them ($1,950,109 against a typical $2,009,790), its price per square foot is higher than 57% of them ($768 against a typical $749), it is bigger than 42% of them (2,539 ft² against a typical 2,703 ft²), its lot is bigger than 52% of them (0.29 ac against a typical 0.28 ac) and it is newer than 33% of them (1926 against a typical 1934). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 94% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 521 Chestnut St, Waban, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 521 Chestnut St, Waban, MA was $16,224. The county assessed it at $1,655,500.

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