171 Bishops Forest Dr, Waltham, MA 02452 Property Records

Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 171 Bishops Forest Dr, Waltham, MA 02452

Property Summary

Property Type	Condominium
Details	2 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,923 sqft · built 1995
Lot Size	8.89 acres (387,613 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$815,000 (Jan 2022)
Tax Bill	$9,379 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2022 Sale & Mortgage May 2020 Refinance + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`205414`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`205414`
Alternative APN	`WALT M:034 B:006 L:018A 171`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	3.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,923 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1995
Effective Year Built	Effective 1995
Architectural Style	Other
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	387,613 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Electric

Location & Zoning

Account Number	205414
Street Address	171 BISHOPS FOREST DR
City	WALTHAM
State	MA
Zip	02452-8800
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Legal Subdivision	BISHOPS FOREST 02 CONDO
Legal Block	6
Legal Lot Number	18A 171
Jurisdiction	WALTHAM MA
Township / Civil Division	WALTHAM
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4000
Census Tract	368901

Owner

171 Bishops Forest Dr, a condominium, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2022.

Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	171 BISHOPS FOREST DR, WALTHAM, MA 02452-8800
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jan 12, 2022	Condominium Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage UNITED NATIONS FCU
May 11, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance DRAPER AND KRAMER MORTGAGE CORP.
Sep 18, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance DRAPER AND KRAMER MORTGAGE CORP.
May 18, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage LEND USA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 12, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jan 12, 2022 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Dec 28, 2015 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	79523 / 358
Transfer Doc	066593-318
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

January 2022: Condominium Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Condominium Deed
Jurisdiction	WALTHAM MA
Recording Date	Jan 12, 2022
Property Address	171 BISHOPS FOREST DR, WALTHAM, MA 02452-8800
Document Number	079523-358
Book / Page	79523 / 358
Instrument Date	Jan 12, 2022
Instrument	6436
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 20, 2025

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	171 BISHOPS FOREST DR # 171, 171, WALTHAM, MA 02452-8800
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	0000006437
Date	Jan 12, 2022
Instrument	6437

Lender

Name	UNITED NATIONS FCU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

May 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	WALTHAM MA
Property Address	171 BISHOPS FOREST DR, WALTHAM, MA 02452-8800
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	74642-544
Date	May 11, 2020
Book Page	74642/544
Instrument	70280

Lender

Name	DRAPER AND KRAMER MORTGAGE CORP.

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2050

September 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	WALTHAM MA
Property Address	171 BISHOPS FOREST DR, WALTHAM, MA 02452-8800
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	73300-218
Date	Sep 18, 2019
Book Page	73300/218
Instrument	141892

Lender

Name	DRAPER AND KRAMER MORTGAGE CORP.

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2049

May 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	WALTHAM MA
Property Address	171 BISHOPS FOREST DR, WALTHAM, MA 02452-8800
Document Number	71045-287
Instrument Date	May 18, 2018
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 14, 2018

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	171 BISHOPS FOREST DR #171 WALTHAM MA 024528800, 171, WALTHAM, MA 02452-8800

Mortgage

Document Number	71045-287
Date	May 23, 2018
Book Page	071045/000287
Instrument	72083

Lender

Name	LEND USA

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	May 22, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 171 Bishops Forest Dr was $9,379, up 6.8% from the year before.

Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Middlesex County
Municipality	Waltham City
Unified School District	Waltham School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$9,379.00 (+6.77%)	$908,800 (+1.6%) Building $908,800	$859,692 (-7.49%)
2025	$8,784.00 (+10.37%)	$894,500 (+8.35%) Building $894,500	$929,290 (+3.32%)
2024	$7,959.00 (-2.97%)	$825,600 (+3.86%) Building $825,600	$899,460
2023	$8,203.00	$794,900 Building $794,900

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 171 Bishops Forest Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

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

Wildfire risk around 171 Bishops Forest Dr is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% of Massachusetts
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 204 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
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Astound Broadband.

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