Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 220 River St, Waltham, MA 02453
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,288 sqft · built 1912 |
| Lot Size | 0.088 acres (3,846 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $471,500 (Jul 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $8,588 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 96194 |
| Primary APN | 96194 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,288 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 4,514 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,081 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,081 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1912 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1912 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,846 sqft (0.088 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 96194 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 220 RIVER ST |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02453-6565 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 368800 |
220 River St, a commercial property, is held in a trust since July 2003.
Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 55 CHIDSEY RD, AVON, CT 06001-2053 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 21, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 21, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 31, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 220 River St was $8,588.
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 | $8,588.00 | $832,200 (+2.58%) Land $383,800 Building $448,400 | $888,471 (-5.07%) |
| 2025 | $811,300 (+2.93%) Land $365,600 Building $445,700 | $935,940 (-0.54%) | |
| 2024 | $788,200 (+19.42%) Land $365,600 Building $422,600 | $940,975 | |
| 2023 | $660,000 Land $331,700 Building $328,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 220 River St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 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 100 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 220 River 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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