Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 129 Charles St, Waltham, MA 02453
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 8 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,481 sqft · built 1860 |
| Lot Size | 0.143 acres (6,220 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $7,500,000 (Dec 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $7,693 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 178328 |
| Primary APN | 178328 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 8 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,481 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,966 sqft |
| Basement Area | 720 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 720 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1860 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1860 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,220 sqft (0.143 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 178328 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 129 CHARLES ST |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02453-4223 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Block | 22 |
| Legal Lot Number | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5007 |
| Census Tract | 368300 |
129 Charles St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2023.
Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 129 CHARLES ST, MALDEN, MA 02148-6713 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 15, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 15, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 1, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2023143087 |
| Deed Book / Page | 82312 / 295 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 13, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 082312-295 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 129 Charles St was $7,693, up 3.8% 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 | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,693.00 (+3.79%) | $745,400 (-1.25%) Land $364,700 Building $380,700 | $762,045 |
| 2025 | $7,412.00 (+8.13%) | $754,800 (+6.15%) Land $332,400 Building $422,400 | |
| 2024 | $6,855.00 (+6.98%) | $711,100 (+14.53%) Land $330,300 Building $380,800 | |
| 2023 | $6,408.00 | $620,900 Land $316,600 Building $304,300 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 129 Charles St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 129 Charles 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 504 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 | 1,500 / 50 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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