Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 252 Lake St, Waltham, MA 02451
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,954 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.074 acres (3,202 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $284,000 (Aug 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $5,931 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 62498 |
| Primary APN | 62498 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,954 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,112 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,161 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,056 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 158 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,202 sqft (0.074 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 62498 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 252 LAKE ST |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02451-0803 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Block | 17 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 368102 |
252 Lake St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2003.
Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 252 LAKE ST, WALTHAM, MA 02451-0803 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 26, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 26, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20031599 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 252 Lake St was $5,931, up 8.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,931.00 (+8.57%) | $574,700 (+3.31%) Land $336,000 Building $238,700 | $670,335 (+9.69%) |
| 2025 | $5,463.00 (+5.3%) | $556,300 (+3.36%) Land $320,700 Building $235,600 | $611,135 (+3.14%) |
| 2024 | $5,188.00 (+0.5%) | $538,200 (+7.6%) Land $305,400 Building $232,800 | $592,515 |
| 2023 | $5,162.00 | $500,200 Land $278,900 Building $221,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 252 Lake St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1978–2015) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2015 · rainfall accumulation |
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 252 Lake 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 476 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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