Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 17 Melody Ln, Waltham, MA 02451
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,811 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.853 acres (37,157 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $650,000 (Jan 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $10,130 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 77035 |
| Primary APN | 77035 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,811 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,679 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,543 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 617 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 37,157 sqft (0.853 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 77035 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 17 MELODY LN |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02451-1327 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 368102 |
17 Melody Ln is owned by two individuals who bought it in January 2003.
Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7 MOUNTAIN SHADOW RD, LOS LUNAS, NM 87031-4924 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 16, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 16, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 30, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20031452 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 17 Melody Ln was $10,130, up 8.2% 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 | $10,130.00 (+8.2%) | $981,600 (+2.96%) Land $559,900 Building $421,700 | $1,183,537 (-10.22%) |
| 2025 | $9,362.00 (+5.21%) | $953,400 (+3.29%) Land $533,900 Building $419,500 | $1,318,315 (+7.09%) |
| 2024 | $8,898.00 (+0.43%) | $923,000 (+7.51%) Land $508,900 Building $414,100 | $1,231,010 |
| 2023 | $8,860.00 | $858,500 Land $463,900 Building $394,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 17 Melody Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1978.
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 | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1978 · tidal / storm surge |
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 17 Melody Ln is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 192 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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