Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 131 Grove St, Waltham, MA 02453
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,854 sqft · built 1850 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $440,000 (Nov 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $10,637 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 46587 |
| Primary APN | 46587 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 14 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,854 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,774 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,418 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,418 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1850 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1850 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,000 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 46587 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 131 GROVE ST |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02453-8322 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Block | 19 |
| Legal Lot Number | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 368800 |
131 Grove St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2001.
Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 131 GROVE ST, WALTHAM, MA 02453-8322 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 2, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 2, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20011256 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 131 Grove St was $10,637, up 11.7% 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 | $10,637.00 (+11.73%) | $1,030,700 (+6.32%) Land $457,700 Building $573,000 | $903,602 |
| 2025 | $9,520.00 (+10.45%) | $969,400 (+8.42%) Land $435,900 Building $533,500 | |
| 2024 | $8,619.00 (-2.31%) | $894,100 (+4.59%) Land $414,800 Building $479,300 | |
| 2023 | $8,823.00 | $854,900 Land $393,700 Building $461,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 131 Grove St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1978–2008) |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2008 · Severe Winter Storm And Flooding |
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 Grove 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 203 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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