Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 252 Crescent St, #254, Waltham, MA 02453
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 6 ba · 4,517 sqft · built 1870 |
| Lot Size | 0.261 acres (11,352 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $2,400,000 (Jan 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $22,241 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Sale & Mortgage Dec 2020 Refinance + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 30228 |
| Primary APN | 30228 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 6 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 18 Rooms |
| Units | 6 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,517 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 7,888 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,006 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,006 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1870 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1870 |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,352 sqft (0.261 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 30228 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 252 CRESCENT ST, 254 |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02453-3605 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Legal Block | 24 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4003 |
| Census Tract | 368600 |
Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City records · APN 30228
Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 133 SEAPORT BLVD, 616, BOSTON, MA 02210-2661 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 08, 2024 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage LEADER BANK NA |
| Dec 23, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance EAST CAMBRIDGE SAVINGS BANK |
| Feb 12, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage MECHANICS COOPERATIVE BANK |
| Jul 26, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage MECHANICS COOPERATIVE BANK |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 08, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 08, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 26, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 82378 / 575 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Jan 08, 2024 |
| Property Address | 252-254 CRESCENT ST, WALTHAM, MA 02453 |
| Document Number | 082378-575 |
| Book / Page | 82378 / 575 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 08, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2198 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 26, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 133 SEAPORT BLVD UNIT 616, 616, BOSTON, MA 02210-2661 |
| Document Number | 0000002199 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 08, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2199 |
| Name | LEADER BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Property Address | 252-254 CRESCENT ST, WALTHAM, MA 02453 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 01, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 76514-381 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 23, 2020 |
| Book Page | 76514/381 |
| Instrument | 246464 |
| Name | EAST CAMBRIDGE SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Property Address | 252-254 CRESCENT ST, WALTHAM, MA 02453 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 01, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 70615-345 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 12, 2018 |
| Book Page | 70615/345 |
| Instrument | 19769 |
| Name | MECHANICS COOPERATIVE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 26, 2017 |
| Property Address | 252-254 CRESCENT ST, WALTHAM, MA 02453 |
| Document Number | 69667-270 |
| Book / Page | 69667 / 270 |
| Instrument | 117687 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $84.79 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 252 CRESCENT ST # 254, 254, WALTHAM, MA 02453-3605 |
| Document Number | 696670275 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 26, 2017 |
| Instrument | 69667/0275 |
| Name | MECHANICS COOPERATIVE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City records · Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Municipality | Waltham City |
| Unified School District | Waltham School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $22,241.00 (+33.85%) | $2,264,900 (+31.4%) Land $582,000 Building $1,682,900 | $2,386,020 (+7%) |
| 2024 | $16,616.00 (-0.3%) | $1,723,700 (+6.74%) Land $504,000 Building $1,219,700 | $2,229,840 |
| 2023 | $16,666.00 | $1,614,900 Land $480,000 Building $1,134,900 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of September 10, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1979–1987) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1987 · Severe Storms & Flooding |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
Based on FCC filings for 812 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | WALTHAM WATER DEPARTMENT serves 65,218 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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