Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 397 River St, Waltham, MA 02453
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 12 bd · 12 ba · 8,177 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.34 acres (14,819 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $22,357 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 96924 |
| Primary APN | 96924 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 12 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 12 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 23 Rooms |
| Units | 12 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 8,177 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 8,636 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,772 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 139 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,819 sqft (0.34 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 96924 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 397 RIVER ST |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02453-5447 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Legal Block | 31 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5011 |
| Census Tract | 368800 |
397 River St, a residential property, is owned by a company that acquired it in January 2013.
Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City records, as of April 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4 ROSE FOUNTAIN LN, HAMPTON, NH 03842-3394 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 2, 2013 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 2, 2013 |
| Deed Book / Page | 60875 / 265 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 1, 2023 |
| Property Address | 397 RIVER ST, WALTHAM, MA 02453-5447 |
| Document Number | 082269-225 |
| Book / Page | 82269 / 225 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 27, 2023 |
| Instrument | 137541 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 25, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 56 GRAYMORE RD, WALTHAM, MA 02451-2202 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 397 River St was $22,357, up 15.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $22,357.00 (+15.83%) | $2,276,700 (+13.71%) Land $1,230,000 Building $1,046,700 |
| 2024 | $19,301.00 (+7.39%) | $2,002,200 (+14.96%) Land $1,116,000 Building $886,200 |
| 2023 | $17,973.00 | $1,741,600 Land $1,014,000 Building $727,600 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 397 River St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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.
The area around 397 River 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 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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