Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 178 River St, Apt 12, Waltham, MA 02453
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 530 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 0.967 acres (42,134 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $125,000 (Aug 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $2,604 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Sale Dec 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 166723 |
| Primary APN | 166723 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Units | 12 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 530 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 42,134 sqft |
| Account Number | 166723 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 178 RIVER ST, 12 |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02453-6699 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Legal Subdivision | CAROLINA COURT |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 112 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 368800 |
178 River St, Apt 12 is owned by an individual who bought it in August 2022.
Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 182 WHEELER RD, MASHPEE, MA 02649-4315 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer |
| Dec 10, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 31, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 31, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 12, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2022133346 |
| Deed Book / Page | 80652 / 586 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 27, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 080652-586 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 31, 2022 |
| Property Address | 180A RIVER ST APT 12, 12, WALTHAM, MA 02453-6519 |
| Document Number | 080652-586 |
| Book / Page | 80652 / 586 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 27, 2022 |
| Instrument | 133346 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 19, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 182 WHEELER RD, MASHPEE, MA 02649-4315 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 10, 2021 |
| Property Address | 180A RIVER ST APT 12, 12, WALTHAM, MA 02453-6519 |
| Document Number | 0079328-25 |
| Book / Page | 79328 / 25 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 9, 2021 |
| Instrument | 267603 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 24, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 182 WHEELER RD, MASHPEE, MA 02649-4315 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 178 River St, Apt 12 was $2,604, up 8.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,604.00 (+8.32%) | $265,200 (+6.34%) Building $265,200 | $365,465 (+8.7%) |
| 2024 | $2,404.00 (-2.16%) | $249,400 (+4.75%) Building $249,400 | $336,205 |
| 2023 | $2,457.00 | $238,100 Building $238,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 178 River St, Apt 12 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 178 River St, Apt 12 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 203 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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