Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 279 Bacon St, Waltham, MA 02451
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,865 sqft · built 1995 |
| Lot Size | 0.317 acres (13,795 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $410,000 (Aug 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $9,752 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 204781 |
| Primary APN | 204781 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,865 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,836 sqft |
| Basement Area | 988 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 988 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1995 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,795 sqft (0.317 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 204781 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 279 BACON ST |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02451-7518 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | 129 WAVERLEY AVE |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10B |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 368300 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Piety Corner Historic District listed 1990 · 33 contributing resources · NRIS 89001499 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 279 BACON ST, WALTHAM, MA 02451-7518 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Aug 6, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 6, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 12, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $9,752.00 (+7.71%) | $945,000 (+2.49%) Land $443,200 Building $501,800 | $897,879 (-25.31%) |
| 2025 | $9,054.00 (+2.55%) | $922,000 (+0.67%) Land $442,300 Building $479,700 | $1,202,130 (-3.73%) |
| 2024 | $8,829.00 (+0.98%) | $915,900 (+8.11%) Land $442,300 Building $473,600 | $1,248,680 |
| 2023 | $8,743.00 | $847,200 Land $402,900 Building $444,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1982–1996) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 1996 · Extreme Weather Conditons And Flooding |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 96% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 588 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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