Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 16 Bither Ave, Waltham, MA 02453
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,914 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.126 acres (5,480 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $7,953 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2023 Transfer Oct 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11891 |
| Primary APN | 11891 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,914 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,672 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,150 sqft |
| Basement Area | 468 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 468 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 468 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,480 sqft (0.126 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 11891 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 16 BITHER AVE |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02453-6804 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Block | 16 |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 368800 |
Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16 BITHER AVE, WALTHAM, MA 02453-6804 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Oct 14, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage DREW MTG ASSOC |
| Aug 13, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage DRAPER & KRAMER MTG |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 7, 2007 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 7, 2007 |
| Prior Sale | Sep 30, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1344 / 19 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 13, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0001947288 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 10, 2023 |
| Property Address | 16 BITHER AVE, WALTHAM, MA 02453-6804 |
| Document Number | 0001947288 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 13, 2023 |
| Instrument | 1947288 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 23, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 16 BITHER AVE, WALTHAM, MA 02453-6804 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Property Address | 16 BITHER AVE, WALTHAM, MA 02453-6804 |
| Document Number | 0001856891 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 14, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 16 BITHER AVE WALTHAM MA 024536804, WALTHAM, MA 02453-6804 |
| Document Number | 0001856891 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 16, 2020 |
| Instrument | 1856891 |
| Name | DREW MTG ASSOC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Oct 15, 2040 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 13, 2019 |
| Property Address | 16 BITHER AVE, WALTHAM, MA 02453-6804 |
| Document Number | 0000020618 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 8, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20618 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 28, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 16 BITHER AVE WALTHAM MA 024536804, WALTHAM, MA 02453-6804 |
| Document Number | 20619 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 13, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20619 |
| Name | DRAPER & KRAMER MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Aug 12, 2039 |
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 | $7,953.00 (+6.18%) | $770,600 (+1.04%) Land $402,300 Building $368,300 | $784,283 (-5.44%) |
| 2025 | $7,490.00 (+2.56%) | $762,700 (+0.67%) Land $383,200 Building $379,500 | $829,445 (+5.51%) |
| 2024 | $7,303.00 (+7.67%) | $757,600 (+15.26%) Land $383,200 Building $374,400 | $786,125 |
| 2023 | $6,783.00 | $657,300 Land $347,700 Building $309,600 |
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1978–2008) |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2008 · Severe Winter Storm And Flooding |
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 |
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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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