Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 173 Adams St, Waltham, MA 02453
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,898 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.193 acres (8,398 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $196,000 (Oct 1991) |
| Tax Bill | $10,402 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2025 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | WALT M:068 B:024 L:0009 |
| Primary APN | WALT M:068 B:024 L:0009 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,898 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,567 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,405 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,405 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,398 sqft (0.193 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 821 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 173 ADAMS ST |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02453-3909 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Block | 24 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4003 |
| Census Tract | 368600 |
173 Adams St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 1991.
Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 173 ADAMS ST, WALTHAM, MA 02453-3909 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 30, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 30, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Property Address | 173 ADAMS ST, WALTHAM, MA 02453-3909 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 084367-515 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 16, 2025 |
| Book Page | 84367/515 |
| Instrument | 83116 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 173 Adams St was $10,402, up 13.9% 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 | $10,402.00 (+13.92%) | $1,007,900 (+8.4%) Land $427,000 Building $580,900 | $870,158 |
| 2025 | $9,131.00 (+8.21%) | $929,800 (+6.23%) Land $387,800 Building $542,000 | |
| 2024 | $8,438.00 (-0.6%) | $875,300 (+6.41%) Land $387,800 Building $487,500 | |
| 2023 | $8,489.00 | $822,600 Land $353,300 Building $469,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 173 Adams St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1979–1987) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1987 · Severe Storms & 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 173 Adams St 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 812 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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