Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 17 Hamilton Rd, Waltham, MA 02453
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,224 sqft · built 1932 |
| Lot Size | 0.119 acres (5,192 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $45,000 (Oct 1977) |
| Tax Bill | $6,999 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 48852 |
| Primary APN | 48852 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,224 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,862 sqft |
| Basement Area | 816 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 816 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1932 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,192 sqft (0.119 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 48852 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 17 HAMILTON RD |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02453-1513 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| Census Tract | 368400 |
17 Hamilton Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 1977.
Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17 HAMILTON RD, WALTHAM, MA 02453-1513 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 28, 1977 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 28, 1977 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Property Address | 17 HAMILTON RD, WALTHAM, MA 02453-1513 |
| Document Number | 70811-278 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 23, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 24, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 70811-278 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 2, 2018 |
| Book Page | 070811/000278 |
| Instrument | 43572 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 17 Hamilton Rd was $6,999, up 10.2% 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 | $6,999.00 (+10.19%) | $678,200 (+4.85%) Land $399,100 Building $279,100 | $685,932 (-11.17%) |
| 2025 | $6,352.00 (+3.49%) | $646,800 (+1.59%) Land $380,100 Building $266,700 | $772,160 (-2.06%) |
| 2024 | $6,138.00 (+1.27%) | $636,700 (+8.41%) Land $373,100 Building $263,600 | $788,405 |
| 2023 | $6,061.00 | $587,300 Land $337,900 Building $249,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 17 Hamilton Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 8 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 | 8 (1979–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms 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.
The area around 17 Hamilton Rd 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 645 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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