Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 152 Brown St, Waltham, MA 02453
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,224 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.078 acres (3,402 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $17,000 (May 1973) |
| Tax Bill | $5,846 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15753 |
| Primary APN | 15753 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,224 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,115 sqft |
| Basement Area | 784 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 784 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 3,402 sqft (0.078 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 15753 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 152 BROWN ST |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02453-5119 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5004 |
| Census Tract | 368600 |
152 Brown St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 1973.
Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 152 BROWN ST, WALTHAM, MA 02453-5119 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 14, 1973 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 14, 1973 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 152 Brown St was $5,846, up 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 | $5,846.00 (+6.95%) | $566,500 (+1.78%) Land $371,400 Building $195,100 | $585,270 (-35.79%) |
| 2025 | $5,466.00 (+2.26%) | $556,600 (+0.38%) Land $337,300 Building $219,300 | $911,430 (+0.06%) |
| 2024 | $5,345.00 (+2.71%) | $554,500 (+9.95%) Land $337,300 Building $217,200 | $910,860 |
| 2023 | $5,204.00 | $504,300 Land $307,300 Building $197,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 152 Brown 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 152 Brown 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 812 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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