Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 17 Tennyson Rd, Waltham, MA 02453
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,152 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.215 acres (9,361 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $884,000 (May 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $7,683 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Mortgage May 2026 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | WALT M:063 B:010 L:0003 |
| Primary APN | WALT M:063 B:010 L:0003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,152 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,904 sqft |
| Basement Area | 768 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 768 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,361 sqft (0.215 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 17 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 17 TENNYSON RD |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02453-6708 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 369100 |
17 Tennyson Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2026.
Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17 TENNYSON RD, WALTHAM, MA 02453-6708 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage BANK OF AMERICA NA |
| May 13, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage RADIUS FINANCIAL GROUP INC |
| Feb 17, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 13, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 13, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 17, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202654616 |
| Deed Book / Page | 85588 / 258 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Property Address | 17 TENNYSON RD, WALTHAM, MA 02453-6708 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 084719-387 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 10, 2025 |
| Book Page | 84719/387 |
| Instrument | 123060 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Recording Date | May 13, 2026 |
| Property Address | 17 TENNYSON RD, WALTHAM, MA 02453-6708 |
| Document Number | 085588-258 |
| Book / Page | 85588 / 258 |
| Instrument Date | May 12, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202654616 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 3, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 17 TENNYSON RD, WALTHAM, MA 02453-6708 |
| Date | May 13, 2026 |
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| Name | RADIUS FINANCIAL GROUP INC |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate | 6.46% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Feb 17, 2022 |
| Property Address | 17 TENNYSON RD, WALTHAM, MA 02453-6708 |
| Document Number | 079703-508 |
| Book / Page | 79703 / 508 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 17, 2022 |
| Instrument | 26148 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 17 TENNYSON RD, WALTHAM, MA 02453-6708 |
| Document Number | 0000026149 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 17, 2022 |
| Instrument | 26149 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 17 Tennyson Rd was $7,683, up 9.9% 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 | $7,683.00 (+9.91%) | $744,500 (+4.59%) Land $512,500 Building $232,000 | $814,497 (+10.97%) |
| 2025 | $6,990.00 (+5.7%) | $711,800 (+3.76%) Land $488,100 Building $223,700 | $733,970 (+4.28%) |
| 2024 | $6,613.00 (-1.9%) | $686,000 (+5.02%) Land $464,400 Building $221,600 | $703,855 |
| 2023 | $6,741.00 | $653,200 Land $440,800 Building $212,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 17 Tennyson Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 17 Tennyson 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 599 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 |
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