Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 20 Barnes St, Waltham, MA 02453
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,724 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.069 acres (3,001 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (Feb 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $7,120 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | WALT M:055 B:004 L:0017 |
| Primary APN | WALT M:055 B:004 L:0017 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,724 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,696 sqft |
| Basement Area | 862 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 862 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,001 sqft (0.069 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 7922 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 20 BARNES ST |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02453-7002 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4004 |
| Census Tract | 369100 |
Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20 BARNES ST, WALTHAM, MA 02453-7002 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 26, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 26, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,120.00 (+10.54%) | $689,900 (+5.18%) Land $429,700 Building $260,200 | $725,204 (+9.08%) |
| 2025 | $6,441.00 (+5.3%) | $655,900 (+3.37%) Land $409,200 Building $246,700 | $664,810 (-2.48%) |
| 2024 | $6,117.00 (+0.08%) | $634,500 (+7.14%) Land $389,400 Building $245,100 | $681,720 |
| 2023 | $6,112.00 | $592,200 Land $369,600 Building $222,600 |
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 AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1992) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 1992 · Winter Coastal Storm |
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 | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
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 680 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband.
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