Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 4 Colonial Ave, Waltham, MA 02453
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,008 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,680 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $8,518 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Refinance Jun 2021 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 26910 |
| Primary APN | 26910 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,008 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,310 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,124 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,124 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,680 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 26910 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 4 COLONIAL AVE |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02453-6862 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Block | 23 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3017 |
| Census Tract | 368800 |
Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4 COLONIAL AVE, WALTHAM, MA 02453-6862 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance QUICKEN LOANS INC |
| Jun 10, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Jun 10, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 7, 2016 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 7, 2016 |
| Prior Sale | Aug 17, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201635138 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 11, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 077985-128 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Property Address | 4 COLONIAL AVE, WALTHAM, MA 02453-6862 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 17, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 077985-128 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 10, 2021 |
| Book Page | 77985/128 |
| Instrument | 131623 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 10, 2021 |
| Property Address | 4 COLONIAL AVE, WALTHAM, MA 02453-6862 |
| Document Number | 077985-124 |
| Book / Page | 77985 / 124 |
| Instrument Date | May 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | 131622 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 17, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 4 COLONIAL AVE, WALTHAM, MA 02453-6862 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 10, 2021 |
| Property Address | 4 COLONIAL AVE, WALTHAM, MA 02453-6862 |
| Document Number | 077985-148 |
| Book / Page | 77985 / 148 |
| Instrument Date | May 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | 131624 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 17, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 4 COLONIAL AVE, WALTHAM, MA 02453-6862 |
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 | $8,518.00 (+7.5%) | $825,400 (+2.29%) Land $464,500 Building $360,900 | $904,514 (+0.25%) |
| 2025 | $7,924.00 (+5.06%) | $806,900 (+3.13%) Land $442,400 Building $364,500 | $902,215 (+1.04%) |
| 2024 | $7,542.00 (-1.18%) | $782,400 (+5.8%) Land $421,000 Building $361,400 | $892,905 |
| 2023 | $7,632.00 | $739,500 Land $399,600 Building $339,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 5 (1978–2008) |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2008 · Severe Winter Storm 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 94% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 599 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 | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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