Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 153 Bishops Forest Dr, Waltham, MA 02452
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,704 sqft · built 1995 |
| Lot Size | 8.89 acres (387,613 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,050,000 (Jun 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $8,711 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Sale Nov 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 205401 |
| Primary APN | 205401 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,704 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1995 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 387,613 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 205401 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 153 BISHOPS FOREST DR |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02452-8800 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18A 153 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 368901 |
153 Bishops Forest Dr, a condominium, is owned by an individual who bought it in June 2026.
Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 153 BISHOPS FOREST DR, 153, WALTHAM, MA 02452-8800 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer |
| Nov 27, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 26, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 26, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 6, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202677475 |
| Deed Book / Page | 85793 / 125 |
| Transfer Doc | 70292-22 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 26, 2026 |
| Property Address | 153 BISHOPS FOREST DR, WALTHAM, MA 02452-8800 |
| Document Number | 0000077475 |
| Book / Page | 85793 / 125 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 23, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202677475 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 30, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 27, 2017 |
| Property Address | 153 BISHOPS FOREST DR, WALTHAM, MA 02452-8800 |
| Document Number | 70292-22 |
| Book / Page | 070292 / 000022 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 15, 2017 |
| Instrument | 191971 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 3, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 153 BISHOPS FOREST DR #153 WALTHAM MA 024528800, 153, WALTHAM, MA 02452-8800 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 153 Bishops Forest Dr was $8,711, up 6.9% 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 | $8,711.00 (+6.86%) | $844,100 (+1.69%) Building $844,100 | $990,500 (+17.01%) |
| 2025 | $8,152.00 (+10.54%) | $830,100 (+8.51%) Building $830,100 | $846,545 (+3.24%) |
| 2024 | $7,375.00 (-2.99%) | $765,000 (+3.86%) Building $765,000 | $819,945 |
| 2023 | $7,602.00 | $736,600 Building $736,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 153 Bishops Forest Dr 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 153 Bishops Forest Dr 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 204 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband.
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