Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 281 Bishops Forest Dr, Waltham, MA 02452
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,420 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 14.7 acres (643,597 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $860,000 (Aug 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $8,567 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 191063 |
| Primary APN | 191063 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,420 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 643,597 sqft (14.7 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 191063 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 281 BISHOPS FOREST DR |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02452-8804 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Legal Subdivision | BISHOPS FOREST CONDO |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 49 281 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 368901 |
Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 281 BISHOPS FOREST DR, 281, WALTHAM, MA 02452-8804 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 14, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 14, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 1, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2026102884 |
| Deed Book / Page | 86016 / 209 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Condominium Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Property Address | 281 BISHOPS FOREST DR, WALTHAM, MA 02452-8804 |
| Document Number | 0000102884 |
| Book / Page | 86016 / 209 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026102884 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 281 BISHOPS FOREST DR, 281, WALTHAM, MA 02452-8804 |
| Date | Aug 14, 2026 |
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| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Max Rate | -1% |
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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 | $8,567.00 (+6.79%) | $830,100 (+1.62%) Building $830,100 | $816,432 (+3.86%) |
| 2025 | $8,022.00 (+10.45%) | $816,900 (+8.43%) Building $816,900 | $786,125 (-6.05%) |
| 2024 | $7,263.00 (-3%) | $753,400 (+3.83%) Building $753,400 | $836,760 |
| 2023 | $7,488.00 | $725,600 Building $725,600 |
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 204 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband.
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