Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 28 Bowker Rd, Waltham, MA 02453
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,520 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.185 acres (8,076 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $254,500 (Apr 1988) |
| Tax Bill | $8,465 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12612 |
| Primary APN | 12612 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,520 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,169 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,482 sqft |
| Basement Area | 840 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 840 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 | 8,076 sqft (0.185 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 12612 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 28 BOWKER RD |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02453-6635 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 369100 |
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 | 28 BOWKER RD, WALTHAM, MA 02453-6635 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 13, 1988 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 13, 1988 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Property Address | 28 BOWKER RD, WALTHAM, MA 02453-6635 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 11, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 77854-134 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 25, 2021 |
| Book Page | 77854/134 |
| Instrument | 118237 |
| Name | SANTANDER BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
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 | $8,465.00 (+10.26%) | $820,300 (+4.92%) Land $495,700 Building $324,600 | $940,507 (-6.33%) |
| 2025 | $7,677.00 (+5.45%) | $781,800 (+3.52%) Land $472,100 Building $309,700 | $1,004,055 (-0.49%) |
| 2024 | $7,280.00 (-1.78%) | $755,200 (+5.15%) Land $449,300 Building $305,900 | $1,008,995 |
| 2023 | $7,412.00 | $718,200 Land $426,400 Building $291,800 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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.
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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