26 Common St, Waltham, MA 02451 Property Records

Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 26 Common St, Waltham, MA 02451

Property Summary

Property TypeTriplex
Details6 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,343 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size0.119 acres (5,175 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$830,000 (Sep 2020)
Tax Bill$10,394 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2020 Transfer
Sep 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN28286

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN28286
Alternative APN
  • WALT M:060 B:011 L:0007

Interior

Bedrooms6 Beds
Full Baths4.5 Baths
Half Baths3 Half Baths
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Units3 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area3,343 sqft Living Area
Gross Area5,244 sqft
Basement Area1,866 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,866 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1900
Architectural StyleTriplex
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area5,175 sqft (0.119 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Account Number28286
Street Address26 COMMON ST
CityWALTHAM
StateMA
Zip02451-4402
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Triplex
Local Zoning Code1
Legal Block11
Legal Lot Number7
JurisdictionWALTHAM MA
Township / Civil DivisionWALTHAM
Census Block Group2
Census Block2009
Census Tract368902

Owner

Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address32 SOUTH ST, 301B, WALTHAM, MA 02453-3555
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 13, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
Sep 14, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage
FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 14, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 14, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2020161253
Deed Book / Page75610 / 452
Last Transfer DateNov 3, 2020
Transfer Doc76163-507
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionWALTHAM MA
Recording DateNov 13, 2020
Property Address26 COMMON ST, WALTHAM, MA 02451-4402
Document Number76163-507
Book / Page076163 / 000507
Instrument DateNov 3, 2020
Instrument213154
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 1, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
AddressS ST #301B WALTHAM MA 02453, 301B, WALTHAM, MA 02453

September 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionWALTHAM MA
Recording DateSep 14, 2020
Property Address26 COMMON ST, WALTHAM, MA 02451-4402
Document Number75610-452
Book / Page75610 / 452
Instrument DateAug 13, 2020
Instrument161253
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 12, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address816 WEST ST, WALPOLE, MA 02081-1204

Mortgage

Document Number161254
DateSep 14, 2020
Instrument161254
Lender
NameFAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone First Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex County
MunicipalityWaltham City
Unified School DistrictWaltham School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$10,394.00 (+2.11%)$1,007,200 (-2.84%) Land $372,900 Building $634,300
2025$10,179.00 (+9.44%)$1,036,600 (+7.44%) Land $339,800 Building $696,800
2024$9,301.00 (+4.32%)$964,800 (+11.67%) Land $337,700 Building $627,100
2023$8,916.00$864,000 Land $323,600 Building $540,400

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1979)
Most Recent ClaimJan 1979 · 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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot 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 SystemWALTHAM WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 65,218 people · EPA ID MA3308000
Water SourcePurchased surface water from MWRA
Last State InspectionJun 2024
Lead2 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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 504 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
2,300 / 2,300
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 2,000
Astound Broadband
Cable
1,500 / 50
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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