Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 40 Colonial Ave, Waltham, MA 02453
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,255 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 0.154 acres (6,708 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $480,000 (Sep 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $8,099 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Refinance Sep 2023 Refinance + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 27198 |
| Primary APN | 27198 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,255 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,887 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,110 sqft |
| Basement Area | 796 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 199 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,708 sqft (0.154 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 27198 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 40 COLONIAL AVE |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02453-6872 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Block | 22 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| 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 | 40 COLONIAL AVE, WALTHAM, MA 02453-6872 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 18, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Sep 22, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance BANK OF AMERICA NA |
| Apr 29, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone Refinance UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Apr 29, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone Refinance UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Oct 2, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 1, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 1, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 30, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1389 / 101 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 19, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0001878281 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Property Address | 40 COLONIAL AVE, WALTHAM, MA 02453-6872 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0001904391 |
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| Date | Jan 18, 2022 |
| Instrument | 1904391 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Property Address | 40 COLONIAL AVE, WALTHAM, MA 02453-6872 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0001944565 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 22, 2023 |
| Instrument | 1944565 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 29, 2021 |
| Property Address | 40 COLONIAL AVE, WALTHAM, MA 02453-6872 |
| Document Number | 1878281 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1878281 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 14, 2021 |
| 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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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Document Number | 1878282 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1878282 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 29, 2021 |
| Property Address | 40 COLONIAL AVE, WALTHAM, MA 02453-6872 |
| Document Number | 0001878281 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1878281 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 27, 2025 |
| 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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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Document Number | 0001878282 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1878282 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 2, 2017 |
| Property Address | 40 COLONIAL AVE, WALTHAM, MA 02453-6872 |
| Document Number | 0000071779 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 71779 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 25, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 40 COLONIAL AVE WALTHAM MA 024536872, WALTHAM, MA 02453-6872 |
| Document Number | 71780 |
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| Date | Oct 2, 2017 |
| Instrument | 71780 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2047 |
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 | $8,099.00 (+10.37%) | $784,800 (+5.03%) Land $477,900 Building $306,900 | $849,459 (-9.42%) |
| 2025 | $7,338.00 (+5.52%) | $747,200 (+3.58%) Land $455,200 Building $292,000 | $937,840 (+3.2%) |
| 2024 | $6,954.00 (-1.74%) | $721,400 (+5.19%) Land $433,100 Building $288,300 | $908,770 |
| 2023 | $7,077.00 | $685,800 Land $411,100 Building $274,700 |
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 | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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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