Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 189 Smith St, Waltham, MA 02451
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,548 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.287 acres (12,515 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $200,000 (Mar 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $7,705 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 135856 |
| Primary APN | 135856 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,548 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,608 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,456 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,456 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,515 sqft (0.287 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 135856 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 189 SMITH ST |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02451-1382 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 368101 |
Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 189 SMITH ST, WALTHAM, MA 02451-1382 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 1, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 1, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $7,705.00 (+5%) | $784,600 (+3.07%) Land $432,400 Building $352,200 | $750,880 (-5.34%) |
| 2024 | $7,338.00 (+0.58%) | $761,200 (+7.67%) Land $413,200 Building $348,000 | $793,250 |
| 2023 | $7,296.00 | $707,000 Land $375,000 Building $332,000 |
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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2018–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2024 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 96% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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 324 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 |
| Radiate Holdings Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
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