Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 288 River St, Waltham, MA 02453
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 6 ba · 2,922 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (5,998 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $130,000 (Jan 1985) |
| Tax Bill | $10,809 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 96498 |
| Primary APN | 96498 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 6 Baths |
| Half Baths | 4 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 14 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,922 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,524 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,505 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,505 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Triplex |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,998 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 96498 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 288 RIVER ST |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02453-6005 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Block | 26 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 368800 |
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 | 288 RIVER ST, WALTHAM, MA 02453-6005 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 10, 1985 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 10, 1985 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Property Address | 288 RIVER ST, WALTHAM, MA 02453-6005 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 17, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 078326-391 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 26, 2021 |
| Book Page | 78326/391 |
| Instrument | 167379 |
| Name | NEAT LOANS LLC |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2051 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $10,809.00 (+4.12%) | $1,047,400 (-0.92%) Land $408,200 Building $639,200 |
| 2025 | $10,381.00 (+8.66%) | $1,057,100 (+6.66%) Land $388,800 Building $668,300 |
| 2024 | $9,554.00 (+3.61%) | $991,100 (+10.92%) Land $388,800 Building $602,300 |
| 2023 | $9,221.00 | $893,500 Land $352,800 Building $540,700 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 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 |
Values are read at the parcel center point; 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 591 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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