Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 240 Ash St, Waltham, MA 02453
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,422 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.074 acres (3,202 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $389,900 (Sep 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $6,322 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2019 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | WALT M:077 B:005 L:0004 |
| Primary APN | WALT M:077 B:005 L:0004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,422 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,302 sqft |
| Basement Area | 684 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 684 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,202 sqft (0.074 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 4612 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 240 ASH ST |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02453-5803 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 368600 |
240 Ash St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2013.
Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 240 ASH ST, WALTHAM, MA 02453-5803 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 30, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 30, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 30, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 62717 / 282 |
| Transfer Doc | 62717-282 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Property Address | 240 ASH ST, WALTHAM, MA 02453-5803 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 73897-242 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 26, 2019 |
| Book Page | 73897/242 |
| Instrument | 206334 |
| Name | LEADER BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 240 Ash St was $6,322, up 6.5% 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 | $6,322.00 (+6.54%) | $612,600 (+1.37%) Land $369,200 Building $243,400 | $696,552 (-19.34%) |
| 2025 | $5,934.00 (+2.28%) | $604,300 (+0.4%) Land $335,300 Building $269,000 | $863,550 (+7.89%) |
| 2024 | $5,802.00 (+1.13%) | $601,900 (+8.27%) Land $335,300 Building $266,600 | $800,375 |
| 2023 | $5,737.00 | $555,900 Land $305,400 Building $250,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 240 Ash St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
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 240 Ash 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 797 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 |
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