Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 18 Laurel Ave, #20, Waltham, MA 02453
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,120 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.103 acres (4,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $217,500 (Oct 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $7,787 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 62675 |
| Primary APN | 62675 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,120 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,436 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,060 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,060 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,500 sqft (0.103 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 62675 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 18 LAUREL AVE, 20 |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02453-5018 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Block | 24 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 368600 |
18 Laurel Ave, #20 is owned by an individual who bought it in October 1997.
Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City records, as of April 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20 LAUREL AVE, WALTHAM, MA 02453-5018 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 31, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 31, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 23, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 18 Laurel Ave, #20 was $7,787, up 8% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,787.00 (+7.96%) | $793,000 (+5.99%) Land $348,500 Building $444,500 |
| 2024 | $7,213.00 (-0.46%) | $748,200 (+6.57%) Land $348,500 Building $399,700 |
| 2023 | $7,246.00 | $702,100 Land $317,400 Building $384,700 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 18 Laurel Ave, #20 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 | 3 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.
The area around 18 Laurel Ave, #20 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 654 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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