Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 256 Bishops Forest Dr, Waltham, MA 02452
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,099 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 14.7 acres (643,597 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $525,000 (Aug 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $8,912 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 192302 |
| Primary APN | 192302 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,099 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 643,597 sqft (14.7 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 192302 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 256 BISHOPS FOREST DR |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02452-8808 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Legal Subdivision | BISHOPS FOREST |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 49 256 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 368901 |
Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 256 BISHOPS FOREST DR, WALTHAM, MA 02452-8808 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 20, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 20, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 17, 1993 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2004222306 |
| Deed Book / Page | 43561 / 64 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Property Address | 256 BISHOPS FOREST DR, WALTHAM, MA 02452-8808 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 15, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 78796-538 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 28, 2021 |
| Book Page | 78796/538 |
| Instrument | 214520 |
| Name | NORTHERN BANK & TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2051 |
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 | $8,912.00 (+6.74%) | $863,600 (+1.58%) Building $863,600 | $947,425 (+2.79%) |
| 2025 | $8,349.00 (+9.94%) | $850,200 (+7.92%) Building $850,200 | $921,690 (+3.41%) |
| 2024 | $7,594.00 (-3.01%) | $787,800 (+3.84%) Building $787,800 | $891,290 |
| 2023 | $7,830.00 | $758,700 Building $758,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 204 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband.
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