Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 135 Barbara Rd, Waltham, MA 02453
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,440 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.169 acres (7,362 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $8,173 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | WALT M:054 B:022 L:0017 |
| Primary APN | WALT M:054 B:022 L:0017 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,440 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,368 sqft |
| Basement Area | 672 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 672 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,362 sqft (0.169 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 7646 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 135 BARBARA RD |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02453-6706 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | PLAN 11840H SHEET 03 |
| Legal Block | 22 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4013 |
| Census Tract | 369100 |
135 Barbara Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in August 2017.
Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 135 BARBARA RD, WALTHAM, MA 02453-6706 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 24, 2017 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 24, 2017 |
| Deed Document Number | 201768714 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 24, 2017 |
| Property Address | 135 BARBARA RD, WALTHAM, MA 02453-6706 |
| Document Number | 0000068714 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 23, 2017 |
| Instrument | 68714 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 12, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 38 NILSEN AVE QUINCY MA 021691856, QUINCY, MA 02169-1856 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 135 Barbara Rd was $8,173, up 11.8% 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 | $8,173.00 (+11.79%) | $792,000 (+6.38%) Land $486,400 Building $305,600 | $745,678 (+2.54%) |
| 2025 | $7,311.00 (+5.5%) | $744,500 (+3.56%) Land $463,300 Building $281,200 | $727,225 (+6.72%) |
| 2024 | $6,930.00 (-1.11%) | $718,900 (+5.86%) Land $440,800 Building $278,100 | $681,435 |
| 2023 | $7,008.00 | $679,100 Land $418,400 Building $260,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 135 Barbara Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1992.
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 Claims | 1 (1992) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 1992 · Winter Coastal Storm |
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 135 Barbara Rd 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 |
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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 348 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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