Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 142 Chaffee Ave, Waltham, MA 02453
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 3,055 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,259 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $540,000 (Apr 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $8,925 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20694 |
| Primary APN | 20694 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,055 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,572 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,477 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,182 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,259 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Steam |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 20694 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 142 CHAFFEE AVE |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02453-8235 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | PLAN 13352E |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| 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 July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 142 CHAFFEE AVE, WALTHAM, MA 02453-8235 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 30, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 30, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Property Address | 142 CHAFFEE AVE, WALTHAM, MA 02453-8235 |
| Document Number | 0000002797 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 27, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 26, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 142 CHAFFEE AVE WALTHAM MA 024538235, WALTHAM, MA 02453-8235 |
| Document Number | 0000002797 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 3, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2797 |
| Name | NORTHERN BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Dec 2, 2028 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,925.00 (+5.06%) | $908,900 (+3.14%) Land $474,400 Building $434,500 | $1,157,955 (+4.75%) |
| 2024 | $8,495.00 (-0.93%) | $881,200 (+6.05%) Land $451,500 Building $429,700 | $1,105,420 |
| 2023 | $8,575.00 | $830,900 Land $428,500 Building $402,400 |
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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