Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 243 Florence Rd, Waltham, MA 02453
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,916 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.168 acres (7,322 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $178,000 (Jul 1993) |
| Tax Bill | $8,200 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 41458 |
| Primary APN | 41458 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,916 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,146 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,368 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 684 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,322 sqft (0.168 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 41458 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 243 FLORENCE RD |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02453-7607 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | CEDARWOOD SECS A & B |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 38 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 368400 |
Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 243 FLORENCE RD, WALTHAM, MA 02453-7607 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 14, 1993 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 14, 1993 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,200.00 (+3.5%) | $835,000 (+1.59%) Land $403,100 Building $431,900 | $706,040 (+11.26%) |
| 2024 | $7,923.00 (+0.41%) | $821,900 (+7.49%) Land $395,600 Building $426,300 | $634,600 |
| 2023 | $7,891.00 | $764,600 Land $358,300 Building $406,300 |
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 | 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.
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 at the parcel |
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 |
| Radiate Holdings Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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