Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 18 Townsend St, Waltham, MA 02453
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,229 sqft · built 1895 |
| Lot Size | 0.099 acres (4,299 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $321,500 (Apr 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $8,074 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Line of Credit Oct 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 111523 |
| Primary APN | 111523 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,229 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,980 sqft |
| Basement Area | 849 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 849 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1895 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1895 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,299 sqft (0.099 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 111523 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 18 TOWNSEND ST |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02453-6027 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Block | 11 |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4003 |
| Census Tract | 368800 |
Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 18 TOWNSEND ST, WALTHAM, MA 02453-6027 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK OF RHODE ISLAND |
| Oct 30, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance QUICKEN LOANS INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 27, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 27, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 13, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 58978 / 579 |
| Transfer Doc | 058978-579 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Property Address | 18 TOWNSEND ST, WALTHAM, MA 02453-6027 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 076881-296 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 4, 2021 |
| Book Page | 76881/296 |
| Instrument | 25804 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK OF RHODE ISLAND |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2046 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Property Address | 18 TOWNSEND ST, WALTHAM, MA 02453-6027 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 76038-152 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 30, 2020 |
| Book Page | 76038/152 |
| Instrument | 201106 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2035 |
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 | $8,074.00 (+3.37%) | $782,400 (-1.63%) Land $363,600 Building $418,800 | $844,299 (+19.53%) |
| 2025 | $7,811.00 (+2.75%) | $795,400 (+0.86%) Land $331,300 Building $464,100 | $706,325 (+3.54%) |
| 2024 | $7,602.00 (+9.16%) | $788,600 (+16.86%) Land $329,300 Building $459,300 | $682,195 |
| 2023 | $6,964.00 | $674,800 Land $315,600 Building $359,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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 435 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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