Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 20 Gale St, Waltham, MA 02453
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,685 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,001 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $715,500 (Jun 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $6,496 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 43232 |
| Primary APN | 43232 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,685 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,832 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,553 sqft |
| Basement Area | 864 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 864 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,001 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 43232 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 20 GALE ST |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02453-6002 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Block | 29 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4009 |
| Census Tract | 368800 |
20 Gale St is owned by a company that bought it in June 2026.
Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 110 ALBERT RD, AUBURNDALE, MA 02466-1303 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 4, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 4, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 14, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20262001052 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 19, 2026 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0002001052 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Property Address | 20 GALE ST, WALTHAM, MA 02453-6002 |
| Document Number | 0002001052 |
| Instrument Date | May 19, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20262001052 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 23, 2026 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Address | 110 ALBERT RD, AUBURNDALE, MA 02466-1303 |
| Date | Jun 4, 2026 |
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| Name | WATERTOWN SAVINGS BANK |
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| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Rate | 6.23% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
The 2026 property tax bill for 20 Gale St was $6,496, up 7% from the year before.
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 | $6,496.00 (+7%) | $629,500 (+1.83%) Land $396,900 Building $232,600 | $675,346 (+5.69%) |
| 2025 | $6,071.00 (+2.52%) | $618,200 (+0.63%) Land $378,000 Building $240,200 | $638,970 (-5.49%) |
| 2024 | $5,922.00 (+6.7%) | $614,300 (+14.22%) Land $378,000 Building $236,300 | $676,115 |
| 2023 | $5,550.00 | $537,800 Land $343,000 Building $194,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 20 Gale St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 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 |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 20 Gale 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 |
|---|
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 591 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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