Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 279 Crescent St, Waltham, MA 02453
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.411 acres (17,899 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $23,170 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 30371 |
| Primary APN | 30371 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 10 Beds |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 28 Rooms |
| Units | 14 Units |
| Building Area | 12,115 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 13,338 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 17,899 sqft (0.411 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Account Number | 30371 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 279 CRESCENT ST |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02453-3477 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 368600 |
Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 281 CRESCENT ST, WALTHAM, MA 02453-3415 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Property Address | 279 CRESCENT ST, WALTHAM, MA 02453-3477 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 9, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 77301-464 |
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| Date | Mar 23, 2021 |
| Book Page | 77301/464 |
| Instrument | 64161 |
| Name | CENTURY BANK & TRUST |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Second Mortgage (Down Payment) |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $23,170.00 | $2,245,200 (+6.03%) Land $547,400 Building $1,697,800 | $2,046,370 |
| 2025 | $2,117,500 (+11.22%) Land $516,400 Building $1,601,100 | ||
| 2024 | $1,903,900 Land $469,800 Building $1,434,100 |
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 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1979–1987) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1987 · Severe Storms & 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 125 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 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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