Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 138 Forest St, Waltham, MA 02452
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,052 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.367 acres (15,991 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $43,000 (Apr 1971) |
| Tax Bill | $8,571 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 41920 |
| Primary APN | 41920 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,052 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,228 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,368 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 684 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,991 sqft (0.367 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 41920 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 138 FOREST ST |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02452-4712 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 368901 |
138 Forest St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 1971.
Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 138 FOREST ST, WALTHAM, MA 02452-4712 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 2, 1971 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 2, 1971 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 138 Forest St was $8,571, up 7.7% 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 | $8,571.00 (+7.66%) | $830,500 (+2.44%) Land $570,300 Building $260,200 | $763,197 (-31.65%) |
| 2025 | $7,961.00 (+5.6%) | $810,700 (+3.66%) Land $530,700 Building $280,000 | $1,116,630 (-2.98%) |
| 2024 | $7,539.00 | $782,100 Land $505,900 Building $276,200 | $1,150,925 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 138 Forest St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 138 Forest St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 207 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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