257 Bishops Forest Dr, Waltham, MA 02452 Property Records

Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 257 Bishops Forest Dr, Waltham, MA 02452

Property Summary

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	$770,000 (Jul 2020)
Tax Bill	$8,929 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2017 Mortgage Jul 2020 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`192311`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`192311`
Alternative APN	`WALT M:024 B:004 L:0049 257`

Interior

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

Exterior

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)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Electric

Location & Zoning

Account Number	192311
Street Address	257 BISHOPS FOREST DR
City	WALTHAM
State	MA
Zip	02452-8804
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Legal Subdivision	BISHOPS FOREST CONDO
Legal Block	4
Legal Lot Number	49 257
Jurisdiction	WALTHAM MA
Township / Civil Division	WALTHAM
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4000
Census Tract	368901

Owner

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	257 BISHOPS FOREST DR, WALTHAM, MA 02452-8804
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust, Revocable Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Dec 21, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Closed-End Mortgage CENTURY BANK & TRUST CO
Jul 30, 2020	Condominium Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC
May 15, 2018	Condominium Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 30, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 30, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	May 15, 2018
Last Transfer Date	Mar 11, 2025
Transfer Doc	083848-181
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

December 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	WALTHAM MA
Property Address	257 BISHOPS FOREST DR, WALTHAM, MA 02452-8804
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	70418-39
Date	Dec 21, 2017
Book Page	70418/39
Instrument	206798

Lender

Name	CENTURY BANK & TRUST CO
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Closed-End Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	240 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2037

July 2020: Condominium Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Condominium Deed
Jurisdiction	WALTHAM MA
Recording Date	Jul 30, 2020
Property Address	257 BISHOPS FOREST DR, WALTHAM, MA 02452-8804
Document Number	75251-516
Book / Page	75251 / 516
Instrument Date	Jul 28, 2020
Instrument	126294
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 12, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	257 BISHOPS FOREST DR, WALTHAM, MA 02452-8804

Mortgage

Document Number	126295
Date	Jul 30, 2020
Instrument	126295

Lender

Name	GUARANTEED RATE INC
Type	Non-Lending Institution

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

May 2018: Condominium Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Condominium Deed
Jurisdiction	WALTHAM MA
Recording Date	May 15, 2018
Property Address	257 BISHOPS FOREST DR, WALTHAM, MA 02452-8804
Document Number	71012-1
Book / Page	071012 / 000001
Instrument Date	May 4, 2018
Instrument	68059
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 12, 2019

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Trust
Address	257 BISHOPS FOREST DR WALTHAM MA 024528804, WALTHAM, MA 02452-8804

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Middlesex County
Municipality	Waltham City
Unified School District	Waltham School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$8,929.00 (+6.73%)	$865,200 (+1.56%) Building $865,200
2025	$8,366.00 (+9.95%)	$851,900 (+7.93%) Building $851,900	$898,320 (-2.5%)
2024	$7,609.00 (-3%)	$789,300 (+3.84%) Building $789,300	$921,310
2023	$7,844.00	$760,100 Building $760,100

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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.

Wildfire

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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