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$3,799,000$1,871 / 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 84How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $1,300,000 on May 12, 2023

873 CHESTNUT ST

WABAN, MA 02468
5
Beds
2
Baths
2,030 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.
0.23 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1890
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
9
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$3.8M
$3.2M low$4.4M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,300,000 · May 12, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$18,073 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$1,865,100 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,273,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$591,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,194,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$3,696,260

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.Colonial
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.23
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Steam
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, Detached
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(4)

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 · 0.6 mi
M
Charles E. Brown Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.0 mi
H
Newton South High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.1 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

873 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.

  • Among the most valuable homes in Middlesex County
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Waban
  • Smaller than 78% of homes in Waban 02468
  • Has a smaller lot than 76% of homes in Waban 02468
  • Older than 96% of homes in Waban 02468

What homes are worth in Waban 02468

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

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$1M$5M

This home is worth more than 93% 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$3,799,000
CheaperTypical $2,097,569Pricier

Pricier than 93% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$1871
CheaperTypical $785Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Living area2,030 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,718 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Year built1890
OlderTypical 1934Newer

Newer than 4% of homes nearby

How 873 Chestnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWabanWaban 02468Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$3,799,00094% of homes93% of homesalmost all homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1871almost all homesalmost all homesalmost all homes
Living areabigger than2,030 ft²25% of homes22% of homes58% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac30% of homes24% of homes38% of homes
Year builtnewer than18905% of homes4% of homes7% of homes

About 873 Chestnut St

How much is 873 Chestnut St, Waban, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 873 Chestnut St, Waban, MA is $3,799,000 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $3,188,385 to $4,409,615. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 873 Chestnut St, Waban, MA last sell?

873 Chestnut St, Waban, MA last sold on May 12, 2023 for $1,300,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 873 Chestnut St, Waban, MA?

873 Chestnut St, Waban, MA has 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,030 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 873 Chestnut St, Waban, MA built?

873 Chestnut St, Waban, MA was built in 1890, making it 136 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 873 Chestnut St, Waban, MA?

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

How does 873 Chestnut St, Waban, MA compare to other homes in Waban 02468?

Among the 1,903 homes in Waban 02468, it is worth more than 93% of them ($3,799,000 against a typical $2,097,569), its price per square foot is higher than almost all of them ($1871 against a typical $785), it is bigger than 22% of them (2,030 ft² against a typical 2,718 ft²), its lot is bigger than 24% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 0.28 ac) and it is newer than 4% of them (1890 against a typical 1934). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than almost all 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 873 Chestnut St, Waban, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 873 Chestnut St, Waban, MA was $18,073. The county assessed it at $1,865,100.

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