Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 29 Palmer St, Waltham, MA 02451
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,488 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.077 acres (3,354 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $647,000 (Dec 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $7,707 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 85954 |
| Primary APN | 85954 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,488 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,442 sqft |
| Basement Area | 744 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 744 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,354 sqft (0.077 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 85954 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 29 PALMER ST |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02451-3618 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 368300 |
29 Palmer St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2020.
Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 29 PALMER ST, WALTHAM, MA 02451-3618 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 30, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 30, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 10, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 76582 / 16 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 28, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 76582-16 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 30, 2020 |
| Property Address | 29 PALMER ST, WALTHAM, MA 02451-3618 |
| Document Number | 76582-16 |
| Book / Page | 76582 / 16 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 28, 2020 |
| Instrument | 252454 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 29 PALMER ST, WALTHAM, MA 02451-3618 |
| Document Number | 252455 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 252455 |
| Name | LEADER BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 29 Palmer St was $7,707, up 3.7% 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 | $7,707.00 (+3.74%) | $746,800 (-1.28%) Land $353,500 Building $393,300 | $795,434 (-0.88%) |
| 2025 | $7,429.00 (+1.84%) | $756,500 (-0.03%) Land $322,200 Building $434,300 | $802,465 (+2.81%) |
| 2024 | $7,295.00 (+9.16%) | $756,700 (+16.85%) Land $320,200 Building $436,500 | $780,520 |
| 2023 | $6,683.00 | $647,600 Land $306,800 Building $340,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 29 Palmer St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 29 Palmer 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 |
|---|
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 701 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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