Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 249 High St, Waltham, MA 02453
| Property Type | Service Station (Full Service) |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,452 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.053 acres (2,322 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $70,000 (Dec 1983) |
| Tax Bill | $2,036 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 54719 |
| Primary APN | 54719 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,452 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,630 sqft |
| Basement Area | 817 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 912 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Lot Area | 2,322 sqft (0.053 acres) |
| Account Number | 54719 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 249 HIGH ST |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02453-5835 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Service Station (Full Service) |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 368600 |
249 High St, a commercial property, is held in a trust since December 1983.
Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 56 PLEASANT ST, WEST NEWTON, MA 02465-1231 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 1, 1983 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 1, 1983 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 975 / 33 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 249 High St was $2,036, up 12.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,036.00 (+12.11%) | $91,800 (+6.37%) Land $89,700 Building $2,100 |
| 2025 | $1,816.00 (+11.41%) | $86,300 (+9.66%) Land $84,600 Building $1,700 |
| 2024 | $1,630.00 | $78,700 Land $77,000 Building $1,700 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 249 High 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 249 High 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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