Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 147 Charles St, Waltham, MA 02453
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 3,490 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.101 acres (4,382 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $11,109 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 21461 |
| Primary APN | 21461 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 19 Rooms |
| Units | 5 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,490 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,929 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,807 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,807 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,382 sqft (0.101 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 21461 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 147 CHARLES ST |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02453-4223 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Legal Block | 22 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5007 |
| Census Tract | 368300 |
147 Charles St, a residential property, is owned by a company that acquired it in August 2016.
Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 141 CHARLES ST, 143, WALTHAM, MA 02453-4223 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 25, 2016 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 25, 2016 |
| Prior Sale | Sep 30, 2010 |
| Deed Document Number | 2016148148 |
| Deed Book / Page | 67885 / 9 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Property Address | 147 CHARLES ST, WALTHAM, MA 02453-4223 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 25, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 079126-131 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 12, 2021 |
| Book Page | 79126/131 |
| Instrument | 247143 |
| Name | CBRE CAPITAL MARKETS INC |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 61 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 147 Charles St was $11,109, up 13.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $11,109.00 (+13.62%) | $1,076,500 (+8.13%) Land $294,000 Building $782,500 |
| 2025 | $9,777.00 (+10.81%) | $995,600 (+8.78%) Land $280,000 Building $715,600 |
| 2024 | $8,823.00 (-1.49%) | $915,200 (+5.46%) Land $236,000 Building $679,200 |
| 2023 | $8,956.00 | $867,800 Land $236,000 Building $631,800 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 147 Charles 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 147 Charles 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 504 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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