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188 Main St, Waltham, MA 02453 Property Records

Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 188 Main St, Waltham, MA 02453

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,612 sqft · built 1890
Lot Size0.149 acres (6,499 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$400,000 (May 2025)
Tax Bill$6,962 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2025 Sale
Nov 2018 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN70979

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN70979
Alternative APN
  • WALT M:062 B:018 L:0045

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,612 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,690 sqft
Basement Area806 sqft
Unfinished Basement806 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1890
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1890
Architectural StyleOther
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeHip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area6,499 sqft (0.149 acres)
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemSteam
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Account Number70979
Street Address188 MAIN ST
CityWALTHAM
StateMA
Zip02453-6627
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code1
Legal SubdivisionWALTHAM
Legal Block18
Legal Lot Number45
JurisdictionWALTHAM MA
Township / Civil DivisionWALTHAM
Census Block Group3
Census Block3006
Census Tract368800

Owner

Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address188 MAIN ST, WALTHAM, MA 02453-6627
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTenants by the Entirety

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 20, 2025Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Nov 7, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 20, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 20, 2025 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 7, 2018
Deed Book / Page84115 / 550
Prior Transfer DateMay 13, 2025
Prior Transfer Doc084115-550
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2025: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionWALTHAM MA
Recording DateMay 20, 2025
Property Address188 MAIN ST, WALTHAM, MA 02453-6627
Document Number084115-550
Book / Page84115 / 550
Instrument DateMay 13, 2025
Instrument55117
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 19, 2025

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety

November 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionWALTHAM MA
Recording DateNov 7, 2018
Property Address188 MAIN ST, WALTHAM, MA 02453-6627
Document Number71857-139
Book / Page071857 / 000139
Instrument DateNov 7, 2018
Instrument1788
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 28, 2018

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address188 MAIN ST WALTHAM MA 024536627, WALTHAM, MA 02453-6627

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex County
MunicipalityWaltham City
Unified School DistrictWaltham School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$6,962.00 (+4.58%)$674,600 (-0.49%) Land $393,200 Building $281,400$767,063 (+24.53%)
2025$6,657.00 (+2.35%)$677,900 (+0.47%) Land $374,500 Building $303,400
2024$6,504.00 (+9.22%)$674,700 (+16.93%) Land $374,500 Building $300,200$615,980
2023$5,955.00$577,000 Land $339,800 Building $237,200

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims5 (1978–2008)
Most Recent ClaimDec 2008 · Severe Winter Storm And Flooding

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemWALTHAM WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 65,218 people · EPA ID MA3308000
Water SourcePurchased surface water from MWRA
Last State InspectionJun 2024
Lead2 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 534 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon
Fiber		2,300 / 2,300
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 2,000
Astound Broadband
Cable		1,500 / 50

May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.

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