Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 278 Warren St, Waltham, MA 02453
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 2,079 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.145 acres (6,325 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $8,373 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2019 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 120005 |
| Primary APN | 120005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,079 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,820 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,188 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,188 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,325 sqft (0.145 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 120005 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 278 WARREN ST |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02453-7021 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4008 |
| Census Tract | 369100 |
278 Warren St is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 278 WARREN ST, WALTHAM, MA 02453-7021 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Property Address | 278 WARREN ST, WALTHAM, MA 02453-7021 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 72215-534 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 11, 2019 |
| Book Page | 72215/534 |
| Instrument | 17161 |
| Name | WATERTOWN SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2034 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 278 Warren St was $8,373, up 1% 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 | $8,373.00 (+9.95%) | $811,300 (+4.62%) Land $472,900 Building $338,400 | $792,119 (-16.72%) |
| 2025 | $7,615.00 (+5.37%) | $775,500 (+3.44%) Land $450,400 Building $325,100 | $951,140 (-) |
| 2024 | $7,227.00 (-1.95%) | $749,700 (+4.97%) Land $428,600 Building $321,100 | $951,140 |
| 2023 | $7,371.00 | $714,200 Land $406,800 Building $307,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 278 Warren St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1992.
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 Claims | 1 (1992) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 1992 · Winter Coastal Storm |
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 278 Warren 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 793 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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