Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 23 Shade St, Waltham, MA 02452
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,456 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.191 acres (8,320 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $654,000 (Oct 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $8,417 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Refinance Jul 2019 Refinance + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 103523 |
| Primary APN | 103523 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,456 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,308 sqft |
| Basement Area | 936 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 608 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,320 sqft (0.191 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 103523 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 23 SHADE ST |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02452-6372 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Block | 21 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 368901 |
Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 23 SHADE ST, WALTHAM, MA 02452-6372 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance STEARNS LENDING INC |
| Jul 29, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance MSA LENDING LLC |
| Oct 12, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer MSA MORTGAGE LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 12, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 12, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 28, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 71740 / 86 |
| Transfer Doc | 0071740-86 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Property Address | 23 SHADE ST, WALTHAM, MA 02452-6372 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 76151-580 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 12, 2020 |
| Book Page | 76151/580 |
| Instrument | 211852 |
| Name | STEARNS LENDING INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Property Address | 23 SHADE ST, WALTHAM, MA 02452-6372 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 73004-41 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 29, 2019 |
| Book Page | 73004/41 |
| Instrument | 108944 |
| Name | MSA LENDING LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 12, 2018 |
| Property Address | 23 SHADE ST, WALTHAM, MA 02452-6372 |
| Document Number | 71740-86 |
| Book / Page | 71740 / 86 |
| Instrument | 157524 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $62.55 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 717400089 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 12, 2018 |
| Instrument | 71740/0089 |
| Name | MSA MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Oct 12, 2033 |
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 | $8,417.00 (+7.66%) | $815,600 (+2.45%) Land $453,700 Building $361,900 | $885,961 (-0.97%) |
| 2025 | $7,818.00 (+4.88%) | $796,100 (+2.96%) Land $433,000 Building $363,100 | $894,615 (+1.42%) |
| 2024 | $7,454.00 (+1.44%) | $773,200 (+8.6%) Land $413,900 Building $359,300 | $882,075 |
| 2023 | $7,348.00 | $712,000 Land $375,500 Building $336,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 94% 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 286 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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