Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 17 Pelham Rd, Waltham, MA 02453
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,184 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.179 acres (7,802 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $900,000 (Sep 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $7,737 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Refinance Sep 2025 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 87738 |
| Primary APN | 87738 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,184 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,392 sqft |
| Basement Area | 968 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 968 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,802 sqft (0.179 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 87738 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 17 PELHAM RD |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02453-6709 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Block | 14 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4014 |
| Census Tract | 369100 |
17 Pelham Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2025.
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 PELHAM RD, WALTHAM, MA 02453-6709 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 17, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance PEOPLES UNITED BANK |
| Sep 15, 2025 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer |
| Jun 15, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer BELMONT SAVINGS BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 15, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 15, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 15, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2025111085 |
| Deed Book / Page | 84612 / 40 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 27, 2025 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0084612-40 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Property Address | 17 PELHAM RD, WALTHAM, MA 02453-6709 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 077787-447 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 17, 2021 |
| Book Page | 77787/447 |
| Instrument | 111466 |
| Name | PEOPLES UNITED BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 15, 2025 |
| Property Address | 17 PELHAM RD, WALTHAM, MA 02453-6709 |
| Document Number | 0084612-40 |
| Book / Page | 84612 / 40 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 27, 2025 |
| Instrument | 111085 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 9, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 17 PELHAM RD, WALTHAM, MA 02453-6709 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 15, 2018 |
| Property Address | 17 PELHAM RD, WALTHAM, MA 02453-6709 |
| Document Number | 71164-82 |
| Book / Page | 71164 / 82 |
| Instrument | 86550 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $62.81 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 17 PELHAM RD, WALTHAM, MA 02453-6709 |
| Document Number | 711640085 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 15, 2018 |
| Instrument | 71164/0085 |
| Name | BELMONT SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 15, 2048 |
| Rate | 3.63% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate At Change | 70.1% |
| Max Rate | 2.75% |
The 2026 property tax bill for 17 Pelham Rd was $7,737, up 5.4% 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 | $7,737.00 (+5.38%) | $749,700 (+0.27%) Land $492,200 Building $257,500 | $778,894 (+8.41%) |
| 2025 | $7,342.00 (+4.69%) | $747,700 (+2.78%) Land $468,700 Building $279,000 | $718,485 (-12.02%) |
| 2024 | $7,013.00 (-1.75%) | $727,500 (+5.18%) Land $446,000 Building $281,500 | $816,620 |
| 2023 | $7,138.00 | $691,700 Land $423,400 Building $268,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 17 Pelham Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1992.
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 Claims | 1 (1992) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 1992 · Winter Coastal Storm |
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 Pelham 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 793 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 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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