Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 27 Bowker Rd, Waltham, MA 02453
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,776 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.221 acres (9,644 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $690,000 (Aug 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $8,451 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Refinance Aug 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12603 |
| Primary APN | 12603 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,776 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,480 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,182 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,182 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,644 sqft (0.221 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 12603 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 27 BOWKER RD |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02453-6634 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | WARRENDALE |
| Legal Block | 11 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3016 |
| Census Tract | 369100 |
27 Bowker Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2017.
Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 27 BOWKER RD, WALTHAM, MA 02453-6634 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Aug 31, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 31, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 31, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 19, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 69863 / 251 |
| Transfer Doc | 069863-251 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Property Address | 27 BOWKER RD, WALTHAM, MA 02453-6634 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 080052-159 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 29, 2022 |
| Book Page | 80052/159 |
| Instrument | 64298 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2037 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 31, 2017 |
| Property Address | 27 BOWKER RD, WALTHAM, MA 02453-6634 |
| Document Number | 69863-251 |
| Book / Page | 69863 / 251 |
| Instrument | 140653 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $63.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 27 BOWKER RD, WALTHAM, MA 02453-6634 |
| Document Number | 698630254 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 31, 2017 |
| Instrument | 69863/0254 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 31, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 27 Bowker Rd was $8,451, up 9.8% 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 | $8,451.00 (+9.8%) | $818,900 (+4.48%) Land $516,100 Building $302,800 | $798,058 (-13.09%) |
| 2025 | $7,697.00 (+5.44%) | $783,800 (+3.5%) Land $491,600 Building $292,200 | $918,270 (+1.74%) |
| 2024 | $7,300.00 (-1.87%) | $757,300 (+5.06%) Land $467,800 Building $289,500 | $902,595 |
| 2023 | $7,439.00 | $720,800 Land $444,000 Building $276,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 27 Bowker Rd 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 | 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.
The area around 27 Bowker Rd 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 599 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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