Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 131 Crescent St, Waltham, MA 02453
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 3,581 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.245 acres (10,659 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $11,799 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 29999 |
| Primary APN | 29999 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,581 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,126 sqft |
| Basement Area | 324 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 324 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2013 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,659 sqft (0.245 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 29999 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 131 CRESCENT ST |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02453-4364 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Block | 17 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 368500 |
131 Crescent St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since October 2017.
Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 131 CRESCENT ST, WALTHAM, MA 02453-4364 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 17, 2017 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 17, 2017 |
| Prior Sale | Aug 19, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 70085 / 408 |
| Transfer Doc | 067848-578 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 17, 2017 |
| Property Address | 131 CRESCENT ST, WALTHAM, MA 02453-4364 |
| Document Number | 70085-408 |
| Book / Page | 070085 / 000408 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 1, 2017 |
| Instrument | 7749 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 131 CRESCENT ST WALTHAM MA 024534364, WALTHAM, MA 02453-4364 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 131 Crescent St was $11,799, up 6.6% 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 | $11,799.00 (+6.62%) | $1,143,300 (+1.46%) Land $452,100 Building $691,200 | $1,151,839 (-5.24%) |
| 2025 | $11,066.00 (+2.23%) | $1,126,900 (+0.36%) Land $410,700 Building $716,200 | $1,215,525 (+9.15%) |
| 2024 | $10,825.00 | $1,122,900 Land $410,700 Building $712,200 | $1,113,590 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 131 Crescent St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| 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 131 Crescent 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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