Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 284 Ash St, Waltham, MA 02453
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,719 sqft · built 1820 |
| Lot Size | 0.096 acres (4,199 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $821,000 (Jul 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $6,855 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2025 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | WALT M:078 B:002 L:0005 |
| Primary APN | WALT M:078 B:002 L:0005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,719 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,893 sqft |
| Basement Area | 846 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 846 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1820 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1820 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 4,199 sqft (0.096 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 4756 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 284 ASH ST |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02453-5850 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 368600 |
284 Ash St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2025.
Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 284 ASH ST, WALTHAM, MA 02453-5850 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 2, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 2, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 26, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202577101 |
| Deed Book / Page | 84314 / 479 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 2, 2025 |
| Property Address | 284 ASH ST, WALTHAM, MA 02453-5850 |
| Document Number | 084314-479 |
| Book / Page | 84314 / 479 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 2, 2025 |
| Instrument | 202500077101 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 19, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount 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 |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 284 ASH ST, WALTHAM, MA 02453-5850 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 284 Ash St was $6,855, up 6.1% 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 | $6,855.00 (+6.15%) | $664,200 (+1%) Land $380,300 Building $283,900 | $797,273 (+3.04%) |
| 2025 | $6,458.00 (+2.38%) | $657,600 (+0.49%) Land $345,400 Building $312,200 | $773,775 (-6.21%) |
| 2024 | $6,308.00 (+1.11%) | $654,400 (+8.24%) Land $345,400 Building $309,000 | $824,980 |
| 2023 | $6,239.00 | $604,600 Land $314,600 Building $290,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 284 Ash St 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 284 Ash St 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 |
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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 797 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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