Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 174 Brown St, Waltham, MA 02453
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,607 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.069 acres (3,001 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $627,500 (Jul 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $7,824 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15922 |
| Primary APN | 15922 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,607 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,844 sqft |
| Basement Area | 885 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 885 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,001 sqft (0.069 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 15922 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 174 BROWN ST |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02453-5194 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | PARKER STREET CONDO |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5005 |
| Census Tract | 368600 |
174 Brown St, a duplex, is owned by an individual who bought it in July 2019.
Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 215 BROOKLINE ST, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-3606 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 25, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 25, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 31, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2019106901 |
| Deed Book / Page | 72985 / 488 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 17, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 72985-488 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 25, 2019 |
| Property Address | 174 BROWN ST, WALTHAM, MA 02453-5194 |
| Document Number | 72985-488 |
| Book / Page | 072985 / 000488 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 17, 2019 |
| Instrument | 106901 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 13, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,861.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 174 BROWN ST WALTHAM MA 024535194, WALTHAM, MA 02453-5194 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 174 Brown St was $7,824, up 14.4% 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 | $7,824.00 (+14.39%) | $758,100 (+8.84%) Land $367,000 Building $391,100 | $735,188 |
| 2025 | $6,840.00 (+7.5%) | $696,500 (+5.51%) Land $333,300 Building $363,200 | |
| 2024 | $6,363.00 (-0.17%) | $660,100 (+6.88%) Land $333,300 Building $326,800 | |
| 2023 | $6,374.00 | $617,600 Land $303,600 Building $314,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 174 Brown St 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 174 Brown 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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