Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 243A School St, Waltham, MA 02451
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 986 sqft · built 1860 |
| Lot Size | 0.085 acres (3,698 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $400,000 (Sep 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $4,626 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 102061 |
| Primary APN | 102061 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 986 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,072 sqft |
| Basement Area | 756 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 756 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1860 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1860 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,698 sqft (0.085 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 102061 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 243A SCHOOL ST |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02451-4547 |
| 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 | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 368300 |
243A School St is owned by an individual who bought it in September 2022.
Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 243 SCHOOL ST, A, WALTHAM, MA 02451-4547 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 14, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 14, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 22, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2022139784 |
| Deed Book / Page | 80706 / 379 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 14, 2022 |
| Property Address | 243A SCHOOL ST, WALTHAM, MA 02451-4547 |
| Document Number | 080706-379 |
| Book / Page | 80706 / 379 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 14, 2022 |
| Instrument | 139784 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 30, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 243 SCHOOL ST # A, A, WALTHAM, MA 02451-4547 |
| Document Number | 0000139785 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 14, 2022 |
| Instrument | 139785 |
| Name | METRO CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.25% |
| Type Change Date | Oct 1, 2027 |
| Max Rate At Change | 2.5% |
| Index | Other |
The 2025 property tax bill for 243A School St was $4,626, up 2.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,626.00 (+2.64%) | $471,100 (+0.77%) Land $293,000 Building $178,100 | $488,965 (+7.72%) |
| 2024 | $4,507.00 (-5.85%) | $467,500 (+0.78%) Land $291,200 Building $176,300 | $453,910 |
| 2023 | $4,787.00 | $463,900 Land $279,000 Building $184,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 243A School St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1982.
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 Claims | 2 (1982–1996) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 1996 · Extreme Weather Conditons 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.
The area around 243A School 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 588 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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