Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 29 Thornton Rd, Waltham, MA 02453
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,838 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.146 acres (6,368 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $499,900 (May 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $7,989 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Line of Credit Apr 2021 Refinance + 4 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 110034 |
| Primary APN | 110034 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,838 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,800 sqft |
| Basement Area | 964 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 964 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,368 sqft (0.146 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Steam |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 110034 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 29 THORNTON RD |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02453-1584 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| Census Tract | 368400 |
29 Thornton Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2013.
Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 29 THORNTON RD, WALTHAM, MA 02453-1584 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK |
| Apr 1, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance MUTUAL OF OMAHA MORTGAGE |
| Sep 20, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK |
| Apr 1, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance MUTUAL OF OMAHA MORTGAGE |
| Nov 28, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| Nov 2, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance FLAGSTAR BANK FSB |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 23, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 23, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 23, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 61859 / 7 |
| Transfer Doc | 61859-7 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Property Address | 29 THORNTON RD, WALTHAM, MA 02453-1584 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 078728-171 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 20, 2021 |
| Book Page | 78728/171 |
| Instrument | 207806 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2046 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Property Address | 29 THORNTON RD, WALTHAM, MA 02453-1584 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 00077399-1 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 1, 2021 |
| Book Page | 77399/1 |
| Instrument | 73139 |
| Name | MUTUAL OF OMAHA MORTGAGE |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Property Address | 29 THORNTON RD, WALTHAM, MA 02453-1584 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 8, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 78728-171 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 20, 2021 |
| Book Page | 78728/171 |
| Instrument | 207806 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2046 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Property Address | 29 THORNTON RD, WALTHAM, MA 02453-1584 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 16, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 77399-1 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 1, 2021 |
| Book Page | 77399/1 |
| Instrument | 73139 |
| Name | MUTUAL OF OMAHA MORTGAGE |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Property Address | 29 THORNTON RD, WALTHAM, MA 02453-1584 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 70297-226 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 28, 2017 |
| Book Page | 70297/226 |
| Instrument | 192531 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Property Address | 29 THORNTON RD, WALTHAM, MA 02453-1584 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 76063-484 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 2, 2020 |
| Book Page | 76063/484 |
| Instrument | 203422 |
| Name | FLAGSTAR BANK FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2040 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 29 Thornton Rd was $7,989, up 8.3% 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 | $7,989.00 (+8.27%) | $774,100 (+3.02%) Land $412,400 Building $361,700 | $889,960 (-) |
| 2025 | $7,379.00 (+3.59%) | $751,400 (+1.69%) Land $392,800 Building $358,600 | $889,960 (+6.27%) |
| 2024 | $7,123.00 (+9.74%) | $738,900 (+17.47%) Land $385,500 Building $353,400 | $837,425 |
| 2023 | $6,491.00 | $629,000 Land $349,200 Building $279,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 29 Thornton Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 8 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1979–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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 29 Thornton Rd 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 645 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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