Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 283 Bishops Forest Dr, Waltham, MA 02452
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,663 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 14.7 acres (643,597 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $655,000 (Dec 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $8,463 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 191081 |
| Primary APN | 191081 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,663 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 | 191081 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 283 BISHOPS FOREST DR |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02452-8804 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Legal Subdivision | BISHOPS FOREST I |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 49 283 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 368901 |
283 Bishops Forest Dr, a condominium, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2015.
Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 283 BISHOPS FOREST DR, WALTHAM, MA 02452-8804 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 9, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 9, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 18, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 66500 / 206 |
| Transfer Doc | 066500-206 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 283 Bishops Forest Dr was $8,463, up 6.5% 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 | $8,463.00 (+6.55%) | $820,100 (+1.38%) Building $820,100 | $777,851 (-10.87%) |
| 2025 | $7,943.00 (+9.76%) | $808,900 (+7.75%) Building $808,900 | $872,670 (-5.47%) |
| 2024 | $7,237.00 (-2.98%) | $750,700 (+3.86%) Building $750,700 | $923,210 |
| 2023 | $7,459.00 | $722,800 Building $722,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 283 Bishops Forest Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 283 Bishops Forest Dr 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 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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