Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 159 Sheffield Rd, Waltham, MA 02451
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 4,068 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.216 acres (9,400 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $609,000 (Aug 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $9,367 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 104194 |
| Primary APN | 104194 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,068 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,280 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,112 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,638 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 164 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,400 sqft (0.216 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 104194 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 159 SHEFFIELD RD |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02451-2322 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 368101 |
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 | 159 SHEFFIELD RD, WALTHAM, MA 02451-2322 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 10, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 10, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 16, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201113 |
| Deed Book / Page | 57277 / 566 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Property Address | 159 SHEFFIELD RD, WALTHAM, MA 02451-2322 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 76525-98 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 23, 2020 |
| Book Page | 76525/98 |
| Instrument | 247309 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 169 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2035 |
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 | $9,367.00 (+4.57%) | $953,900 (+2.65%) Land $445,200 Building $508,700 | $1,187,690 (+10.57%) |
| 2024 | $8,958.00 (+0.98%) | $929,300 (+8.11%) Land $425,500 Building $503,800 | $1,074,165 |
| 2023 | $8,871.00 | $859,600 Land $386,100 Building $473,500 |
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 | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2018–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2024 · rainfall accumulation |
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 | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 143 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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