Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 20 Tip Top Ter, Waltham, MA 02452
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 2,603 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.169 acres (7,353 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $215,000 (Nov 1993) |
| Tax Bill | $7,716 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2019 Refinance Sep 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 110846 |
| Primary APN | 110846 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,603 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,142 sqft |
| Basement Area | 315 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 315 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,353 sqft (0.169 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 110846 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 20 TIP TOP TER |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02452-8042 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | HELMET HILL |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 369100 |
20 Tip Top Ter is owner-occupied and held in a trust since September 2020.
Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20 TIP TOP TER, WALTHAM, MA 02452-8042 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 29, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance WATERTOWN SAVINGS BANK |
| Sep 25, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 22, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 22, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 3, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 75711-260 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Property Address | 20 TIP TOP TER, WALTHAM, MA 02452-8042 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 72666-10 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 29, 2019 |
| Book Page | 72666/10 |
| Instrument | 69937 |
| Name | WATERTOWN SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2034 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 25, 2020 |
| Property Address | 20 TIP TOP TER, WALTHAM, MA 02452-8042 |
| Document Number | 75711-260 |
| Book / Page | 075711 / 000260 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 3, 2020 |
| Instrument | 170627 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | TIP TOP TER WALTHAM MA 02451, WALTHAM, MA 02451 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 20 Tip Top Ter was $7,716, up 6% 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 | $7,716.00 (+6.02%) | $747,700 (+0.89%) Land $463,200 Building $284,500 | $867,139 (-10.95%) |
| 2025 | $7,278.00 (+5.17%) | $741,100 (+3.25%) Land $431,100 Building $310,000 | $973,750 (+9.37%) |
| 2024 | $6,920.00 (+0.64%) | $717,800 (+7.73%) Land $410,900 Building $306,900 | $890,340 |
| 2023 | $6,876.00 | $666,300 Land $373,500 Building $292,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 20 Tip Top Ter in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1996.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 12 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1996–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 6 |
| 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 20 Tip Top Ter 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 198 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 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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