Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 262 Lowell St, Waltham, MA 02453
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,527 sqft · built 1903 |
| Lot Size | 0.119 acres (5,201 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $690,000 (Aug 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $9,354 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Refinance Apr 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 70283 |
| Primary APN | 70283 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,527 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,562 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,062 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,062 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1903 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1903 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,201 sqft (0.119 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 70283 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 262 LOWELL ST |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02453-5073 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Block | 24 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 368600 |
262 Lowell St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2018.
Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 262 LOWELL ST, WALTHAM, MA 02453-5073 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 9, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK |
| Apr 2, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC |
| Aug 30, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage LOANDEPOT COM |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 30, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 30, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 71558 / 105 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Property Address | 262 LOWELL ST, WALTHAM, MA 02453-5073 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 079314-449 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 9, 2021 |
| Book Page | 79314/449 |
| Instrument | 266074 |
| Name | FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Property Address | 262 LOWELL ST, WALTHAM, MA 02453-5073 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | VANTAGE POINT TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 74401-484 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 2, 2020 |
| Book Page | 74401/484 |
| Instrument | 49201 |
| Name | HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 30, 2018 |
| Property Address | 262 LOWELL ST, WALTHAM, MA 02453-5073 |
| Document Number | 71558-105 |
| Book / Page | 071558 / 000105 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 2, 2018 |
| Instrument | 134811 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 15, 2019 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $3,146.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 262 LOWELL ST WALTHAM MA 024535073, WALTHAM, MA 02453-5073 |
| Document Number | 71558-108 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 30, 2018 |
| Book Page | 071558/000108 |
| Instrument | 134812 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT COM |
|---|
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 29, 2048 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 262 Lowell St was $9,354, up 13.9% 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 | $9,354.00 (+13.91%) | $906,400 (+8.38%) Land $391,400 Building $515,000 | $861,330 |
| 2025 | $8,212.00 (+8.08%) | $836,300 (+6.1%) Land $355,500 Building $480,800 | |
| 2024 | $7,598.00 (-0.56%) | $788,200 (+6.46%) Land $355,500 Building $432,700 | |
| 2023 | $7,641.00 | $740,400 Land $323,800 Building $416,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 262 Lowell St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 3 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.
The area around 262 Lowell 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 654 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 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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