Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 196 River St, Waltham, MA 02453 · Last verified April 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2.5 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
| Square Footage | 1,973 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 5,349 sqft (0.123 acres) |
| Garage | Detached |
| Last Sale | $420,000 (2012) |
| Tax Bill | $8,292.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 96130 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Partial Baths | 1 Partial Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Building Area | 1,973 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,234 sqft Gross Area |
| Basement Area | 827 sqft Basement |
| Unfinished Basement | 827 sqft Unfinished |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single Style |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl Exterior |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Roof Construction | Gable Roof Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 5,349 sqft (0.123 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Detached Garage |
| Heating System | Steam Heating |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil Heating Fuel |
| Account Number | 96130 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 196 RIVER ST |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02453-6565 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Minor Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Blockgroup | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 368800 |
Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City records · APN 96130
Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 31 CARLIN RD, WALTHAM, MA 02451-1337 |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 23, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 23, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 58335 / 18 |
| Record Refreshed | Jun 08, 2026 |
Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City records · Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Municipality | Waltham City |
| Unified School District | Waltham School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,292.00 (+8.22%) | $844,400 (+6.24%) Land $343,600 Building $500,800 |
| 2024 | $7,662.00 (+7.67%) | $794,800 (+15.27%) Land $343,600 Building $451,200 |
| 2023 | $7,116.00 | $689,500 Land $311,800 Building $377,700 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Middlesex County (25017C), updated September 10, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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