Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 178 River St, Apt 3, Waltham, MA 02453
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 529 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 0.967 acres (42,134 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $330,000 (Jun 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $2,601 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2025 Sale & Mortgage May 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 166616 |
| Primary APN | 166616 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 529 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 | 166616 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 178 RIVER ST, 3 |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02453-6626 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Legal Subdivision | CAROLINA COURT |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 013 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 368800 |
178 River St, Apt 3 is owned by an individual who bought it in June 2025.
Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 180 RIVER ST, 3A, WALTHAM, MA 02453-6639 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 6, 2025 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage BAY EQUITY LLC |
| May 26, 2020 | Condominium Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 6, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 6, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 26, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202563925 |
| Deed Book / Page | 84195 / 524 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 6, 2025 |
| Property Address | 178 RIVER ST APT 3, 3, WALTHAM, MA 02453-6626 |
| Document Number | 084195-524 |
| Book / Page | 84195 / 524 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 6, 2025 |
| Instrument | 63925 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 180 RIVER ST # 3A, 3A, WALTHAM, MA 02453-6639 |
| Document Number | 0000063926 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 6, 2025 |
| Instrument | 63926 |
| Name | BAY EQUITY LLC |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Condominium Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Recording Date | May 26, 2020 |
| Property Address | 180A RIVER ST APT 3, 3, WALTHAM, MA 02453-6543 |
| Document Number | 74744-295 |
| Book / Page | 074744 / 000295 |
| Instrument Date | May 19, 2020 |
| Instrument | 79180 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 9, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,145.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 9 HIBISCUS AVE WALTHAM MA 024510801, WALTHAM, MA 02451-0801 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 178 River St, Apt 3 was $2,601, 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 | $2,601.00 (+8.28%) | $264,900 (+6.3%) Building $264,900 | $311,030 (+21.8%) |
| 2024 | $2,402.00 (-2.12%) | $249,200 (+4.79%) Building $249,200 | $255,360 |
| 2023 | $2,454.00 | $237,800 Building $237,800 |
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 3 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 3 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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