Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 178 River St, Apt 5, Waltham, MA 02453
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 529 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 0.967 acres (42,134 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $262,000 (Dec 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $2,601 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2022 Sale & Mortgage Dec 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 166634 |
| Primary APN | 166634 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 166634 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 178 RIVER ST, 5 |
| 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 | 12 015 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 368800 |
178 River St, Apt 5 is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2022.
Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 178 RIVER ST, 5, WALTHAM, MA 02453-6626 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE INC |
| Dec 10, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 1, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 1, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 81012 / 164 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 9, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0079328-31 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 1, 2022 |
| Property Address | 178 RIVER ST APT 5, 5, WALTHAM, MA 02453-6626 |
| Document Number | 081012-164 |
| Book / Page | 81012 / 164 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 1, 2022 |
| Instrument | 176023 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 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 |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Document Number | 0000176024 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 1, 2022 |
| Instrument | 176024 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 10, 2021 |
| Property Address | 180A RIVER ST APT 5, 5, WALTHAM, MA 02453-6543 |
| Document Number | 0079328-31 |
| Book / Page | 79328 / 31 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 9, 2021 |
| Instrument | 267604 |
| 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 | 19 CHURCH ST APT A1, A1, N ATTLEBORO, MA 02760-1635 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 178 River St, Apt 5 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 | $286,805 (+11.98%) |
| 2024 | $2,402.00 (-2.12%) | $249,200 (+4.79%) Building $249,200 | $256,120 |
| 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 5 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 5 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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