Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 138 Bright St, Waltham, MA 02453
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,394 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,001 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,739 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14718 |
| Primary APN | 14718 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,394 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,788 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 38,100 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,394 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,394 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,001 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 14718 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 138 BRIGHT ST |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02453-6585 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Block | 33 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 368800 |
138 Bright St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since November 2012.
Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 138 BRIGHT ST, WALTHAM, MA 02453-6585 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 2, 2012 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 2, 2012 |
| Prior Sale | Nov 2, 2012 |
| Deed Document Number | 201224 |
| Deed Book / Page | 60400 / 196 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 138 Bright St was $6,739, up 5.9% 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 | $6,739.00 (+5.91%) | $653,000 (+0.77%) Land $396,900 Building $256,100 | $697,697 (-21.68%) |
| 2025 | $6,363.00 (+2.36%) | $648,000 (+0.5%) Land $378,000 Building $270,000 | $890,815 (-2.39%) |
| 2024 | $6,216.00 (+6.88%) | $644,800 (+14.41%) Land $378,000 Building $266,800 | $912,665 |
| 2023 | $5,816.00 | $563,600 Land $343,000 Building $220,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 138 Bright 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 138 Bright 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 591 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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