Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 228 Forest St, Waltham, MA 02452
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,920 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 0.344 acres (15,002 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $11,150 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 41993 |
| Primary APN | 41993 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,920 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,514 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,212 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,212 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,002 sqft (0.344 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 41993 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 228 FOREST ST |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02452-4714 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| Census Tract | 368901 |
228 Forest St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since June 2024.
Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 228 FOREST ST, WALTHAM, MA 02452-4714 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 24, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 082949-136 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Personal Representative Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 24, 2018 |
| Property Address | 228 FOREST ST, WALTHAM, MA 02452-4714 |
| Document Number | 70907-367 |
| Book / Page | 070907 / 000367 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 3, 2018 |
| Instrument | 55410 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 18, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 228 FOREST ST WALTHAM MA 024524714, WALTHAM, MA 02452-4714 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 228 Forest St was $11,150, up 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 | $11,150.00 (+7.97%) | $1,080,400 (+2.74%) Land $558,000 Building $522,400 | $1,374,925 (+5.24%) |
| 2025 | $10,327.00 (+5%) | $1,051,600 (+3.08%) Land $519,300 Building $532,300 | $1,306,440 (-2.23%) |
| 2024 | $9,835.00 (+0.3%) | $1,020,200 (+7.37%) Land $495,000 Building $525,200 | $1,336,175 |
| 2023 | $9,806.00 | $950,200 Land $450,000 Building $500,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 228 Forest St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1978.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1978 · tidal / storm surge |
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 228 Forest St 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 96% of the US · lower than 92% 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 207 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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