Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 198 High St, Waltham, MA 02453
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,650 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,200,000 (Jun 2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Mortgage Jan 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 54568 |
| Primary APN | 54568 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Units | 4 Units |
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| Lot Area | 5,650 sqft (0.13 acres) |
|---|---|
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Account Number | 54568 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 198 HIGH ST |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02453-5836 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
| Legal Block | 25 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 368700 |
198 High St, a commercial property, is owned by two individuals who bought it in June 2024.
Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 14 MURRAY ST, WALTHAM, MA 02451-3729 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 4, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage EASTERN BANK |
| Jan 13, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 14, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 14, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 13, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202463652 |
| Deed Book / Page | 82890 / 512 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Property Address | 198 HIGH ST, WALTHAM, MA 02453-5836 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 22, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 78842-354 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 4, 2021 |
| Book Page | 78842/354 |
| Instrument | 219036 |
| Name | EASTERN BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Jan 13, 2021 |
| Property Address | 198 HIGH ST, WALTHAM, MA 02453-5836 |
| Document Number | 76686-576 |
| Book / Page | 76686 / 576 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 19, 2020 |
| Instrument | 8438 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 198 HIGH ST, WALTHAM, MA 02453-5836 |
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 | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $806,900 (+18.45%) Land $231,300 Building $575,600 | $1,219,230 (+9.53%) |
| 2024 | $681,200 (+5.12%) Land $210,400 Building $470,800 | $1,113,115 |
| 2023 | $648,000 Land $191,300 Building $456,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 198 High St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1979–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
The area around 198 High St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 797 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 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
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