Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 136 Chaffee Ave, Waltham, MA 02453
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,094 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,020 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (Mar 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $7,936 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2017 Mortgage Jun 2017 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20676 |
| Primary APN | 20676 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,094 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,688 sqft |
| Basement Area | 816 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 326 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,020 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 20676 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 136 CHAFFEE AVE |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02453-8235 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | WARRENDALE |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 369100 |
Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 136 CHAFFEE AVE, WALTHAM, MA 02453-8235 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 2, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage NORTHERN BK & TR |
| Jun 19, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage HANSCOM FCU |
| Jun 26, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance ROCKLAND TRUST CO |
| Sep 28, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer BLUE HILLS BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 5, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 5, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 28, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 72298 / 66 |
| Transfer Doc | 071680-419 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Property Address | 136 CHAFFEE AVE, WALTHAM, MA 02453-8235 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 69225-48 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 2, 2017 |
| Book Page | 69225/48 |
| Instrument | 64582 |
| Name | NORTHERN BK & TR |
|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2032 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Property Address | 136 CHAFFEE AVE, WALTHAM, MA 02453-8235 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 69454-178 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 19, 2017 |
| Book Page | 69454/178 |
| Instrument | 92135 |
| Name | HANSCOM FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2047 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Property Address | 136 CHAFFEE AVE, WALTHAM, MA 02453-8235 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 74984-29 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 26, 2020 |
| Book Page | 74984/29 |
| Instrument | 101667 |
| Name | ROCKLAND TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 28, 2018 |
| Property Address | 136 CHAFFEE AVE, WALTHAM, MA 02453-8235 |
| Document Number | 71680-419 |
| Book / Page | 71680 / 419 |
| Instrument | 150129 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $62.72 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 716800421 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 28, 2018 |
| Instrument | 71680/0421 |
| Name | BLUE HILLS BANK |
|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 28, 2048 |
| Rate | 3.75% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate At Change | 0.12% |
| Max Rate | 2.5% |
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 | $7,936.00 (+10.45%) | $769,000 (+5.1%) Land $469,000 Building $300,000 | $846,262 (-7.86%) |
| 2025 | $7,185.00 (+5.52%) | $731,700 (+3.6%) Land $446,600 Building $285,100 | $918,460 (+5.16%) |
| 2024 | $6,809.00 (-1.69%) | $706,300 (+5.25%) Land $425,000 Building $281,300 | $873,430 |
| 2023 | $6,926.00 | $671,100 Land $403,400 Building $267,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
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.
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 534 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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