Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 18 Vesper St, Waltham, MA 02451
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,326 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 0.39 acres (16,997 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $500,000 (Jun 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $11,564 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 117144 |
| Primary APN | 117144 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,326 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,383 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,597 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,311 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 16,997 sqft (0.39 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 117144 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 18 VESPER ST |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02451-7317 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | WALTHAM |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 61 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 368102 |
18 Vesper St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2012.
Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 18 VESPER ST, WALTHAM, MA 02451-7317 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 19, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 19, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 9, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 59324 / 550 |
| Transfer Doc | 059324-550 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 18 Vesper St was $11,564, up 9.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $11,564.00 (+9.26%) | $1,120,500 (+3.96%) Land $522,600 Building $597,900 | $1,238,522 (+5.15%) |
| 2025 | $10,584.00 (+4.77%) | $1,077,800 (+2.85%) Land $498,200 Building $579,600 | $1,177,810 (+8.04%) |
| 2024 | $10,102.00 (+1%) | $1,047,900 (+8.12%) Land $474,700 Building $573,200 | $1,090,125 |
| 2023 | $10,002.00 | $969,200 Land $432,400 Building $536,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 18 Vesper St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1978.
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 | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1978 · tidal / storm surge |
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.
Wildfire risk around 18 Vesper St is low, with 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 93% of the US · lower than 83% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 72 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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