Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 223 Florence Rd, Waltham, MA 02453
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,537 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.168 acres (7,309 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $224,500 (Jun 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $7,732 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 41305 |
| Primary APN | 41305 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,537 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,411 sqft |
| Basement Area | 754 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 754 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,309 sqft (0.168 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 41305 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 223 FLORENCE RD |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02453-7600 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 368400 |
223 Florence Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 1998.
Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 223 FLORENCE RD, WALTHAM, MA 02453-7600 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 26, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 26, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Property Address | 223 FLORENCE RD, WALTHAM, MA 02453-7600 |
| Document Number | 72136-334 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 28, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 6, 2019 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 223 FLORENCE RD WALTHAM MA 024537600, WALTHAM, MA 02453-7600 |
| Document Number | 72136-334 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 17, 2019 |
| Book Page | 072136/000334 |
| Instrument | 7072 |
| Name | CITIZENS BK/RI |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 223 Florence Rd was $7,732, up 9.8% 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 | $7,732.00 (+9.85%) | $749,200 (+4.52%) Land $423,100 Building $326,100 | $790,075 (+29.3%) |
| 2025 | $7,039.00 (+3.39%) | $716,800 (+1.5%) Land $402,900 Building $313,900 | $611,040 (+1.34%) |
| 2024 | $6,808.00 (+1.61%) | $706,200 (+8.78%) Land $395,500 Building $310,700 | $602,965 |
| 2023 | $6,700.00 | $649,200 Land $358,200 Building $291,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 223 Florence Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 8 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 | 8 (1979–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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.
Wildfire risk around 223 Florence Rd is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 93% of the US · lower than 83% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 54 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 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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