Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 248 Lowell St, Waltham, MA 02453
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,046 sqft · built 1919 |
| Lot Size | 0.092 acres (3,999 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $600,000 (Apr 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $6,827 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Refinance Apr 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 70112 |
| Primary APN | 70112 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,046 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,203 sqft |
| Basement Area | 750 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 300 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1919 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1919 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,999 sqft (0.092 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 70112 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 248 LOWELL ST |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02453-5073 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Block | 24 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 368600 |
248 Lowell St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in November 2021.
Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 248 LOWELL ST, WALTHAM, MA 02453-5073 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone Refinance HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION |
| Apr 23, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICES |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 23, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 23, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 11, 2014 |
| Deed Document Number | 202059740 |
| Deed Book / Page | 74523 / 583 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 17, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000260696 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 1, 2021 |
| Property Address | 248 LOWELL ST, WALTHAM, MA 02453-5073 |
| Document Number | 079264-553 |
| Book / Page | 79264 / 553 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 260696 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 17, 2021 |
| Title Company | MISC COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 248 LOWELL ST, WALTHAM, MA 02453-5073 |
| Document Number | 079264-558 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 1, 2021 |
| Book Page | 79264/558 |
| Instrument | 260697 |
| Name | HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 23, 2020 |
| Property Address | 248 LOWELL ST, WALTHAM, MA 02453-5073 |
| Document Number | 74523-583 |
| Book / Page | 74523 / 583 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 8, 2020 |
| Instrument | 59740 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 248 LOWELL ST, WALTHAM, MA 02453-5073 |
| Document Number | 59741 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 23, 2020 |
| Instrument | 59741 |
| Name | RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICES |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 248 Lowell St was $6,827, up 5.2% 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 | $6,827.00 (+5.19%) | $661,500 (+0.09%) Land $378,100 Building $283,400 | $764,145 (-3.19%) |
| 2025 | $6,490.00 (+2.4%) | $660,900 (+0.52%) Land $343,400 Building $317,500 | $789,355 (+3.19%) |
| 2024 | $6,338.00 (+2.81%) | $657,500 (+10.06%) Land $343,400 Building $314,100 | $764,940 |
| 2023 | $6,165.00 | $597,400 Land $312,800 Building $284,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 248 Lowell 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 | 3 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 248 Lowell 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 654 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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