Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 174 Forest St, Waltham, MA 02452
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,835 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.495 acres (21,549 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $791,000 (Feb 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $10,311 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 41957 |
| Primary APN | 41957 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,835 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,884 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,430 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,890 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 945 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 21,549 sqft (0.495 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 41957 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 174 FOREST ST |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02452-4712 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 368901 |
174 Forest St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2018.
Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 174 FOREST ST, WALTHAM, MA 02452-4712 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 1, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 1, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 1, 1983 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201815812 |
| Deed Book / Page | 70584 / 129 |
| Transfer Doc | 70584-129 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Feb 1, 2018 |
| Property Address | 174 FOREST ST, WALTHAM, MA 02452-4712 |
| Document Number | 70584-129 |
| Book / Page | 070584 / 000129 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 26, 2018 |
| Instrument | 15812 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 20, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $3,606.96 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 175 FOREST ST WALTHAM MA 024524713, WALTHAM, MA 02452-4713 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 174 Forest St was $10,311, up 7.2% 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 | $10,311.00 (+7.17%) | $999,100 (+1.98%) Land $620,400 Building $378,700 | $1,163,395 (-0.92%) |
| 2025 | $9,621.00 (+5.64%) | $979,700 (+3.7%) Land $577,400 Building $402,300 | $1,174,200 (+3.61%) |
| 2024 | $9,107.00 (+1.19%) | $944,700 (+8.32%) Land $550,400 Building $394,300 | $1,133,255 |
| 2023 | $9,000.00 | $872,100 Land $500,400 Building $371,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 174 Forest St 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 risk around 174 Forest St 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.
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 207 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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