40 Forest St, Waltham, MA 02452 Property Records

Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 40 Forest St, Waltham, MA 02452

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,858 sqft · built 1960
Lot Size	0.389 acres (16,927 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$726,500 (Aug 2018)
Tax Bill	$10,807 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2021 Refinance Aug 2018 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`41822`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`41822`
Alternative APN	`WALT M:043 B:001 L:0045`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	3.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,858 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	3,448 sqft
Basement Area	1,404 sqft
Unfinished Basement	702 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1960
Effective Year Built	Effective 1960
Architectural Style	Raised Ranch
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Hip
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	16,927 sqft (0.389 acres)
Garage Type	Basement
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Oil

Location & Zoning

Account Number	41822
Street Address	40 FOREST ST
City	WALTHAM
State	MA
Zip	02452-4708
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	1
Legal Subdivision	LAND WALTHAM WALTHAM MGMT CORP
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	45
Jurisdiction	WALTHAM MA
Township / Civil Division	WALTHAM
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1000
Census Tract	368901

Owner

Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	40 FOREST ST, WALTHAM, MA 02452-4708
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 7, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance QUICKEN LOANS INC
Aug 17, 2018	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
Sep 28, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit WATERTOWN SAVINGS BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 17, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Aug 17, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	71490 / 22
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	WALTHAM MA
Property Address	40 FOREST ST, WALTHAM, MA 02452-4708
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 2, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	077953-394
Date	Jun 7, 2021
Book Page	77953/394
Instrument	128190

Lender

Name	QUICKEN LOANS INC
Type	Lending Institution

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2051

August 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	WALTHAM MA
Recording Date	Aug 17, 2018
Property Address	40 FOREST ST, WALTHAM, MA 02452-4708
Document Number	71490-22
Book / Page	71490 / 22
Instrument	126472
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 12, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$69.71
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	714900025
Date	Aug 17, 2018
Instrument	71490/0025

Lender

Name	FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Aug 17, 2048

September 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	WALTHAM MA
Recording Date	Sep 28, 2017
Property Address	40 FOREST ST, WALTHAM, MA 02452-4708
Document Number	70002-62
Book / Page	70002 / 62
Instrument	157551
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 12, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$65.30
Amount Accuracy	Non-Arm's Length Transaction
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	40 FOREST ST, WALTHAM, MA 02452-4708

Mortgage

Document Number	70002-71
Date	Sep 28, 2017
Book Page	70002/71
Instrument	157554

Lender

Name	WATERTOWN SAVINGS BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Middlesex County
Municipality	Waltham City
Unified School District	Waltham School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$10,807.00 (+6.44%)	$1,047,200 (+1.29%) Land $581,900 Building $465,300	$1,204,220 (+18.46%)
2025	$10,153.00 (+4.45%)	$1,033,900 (+2.54%) Land $541,500 Building $492,400	$1,016,595 (+0.37%)
2024	$9,720.00 (+0.96%)	$1,008,300 (+8.08%) Land $516,200 Building $492,100	$1,012,890
2023	$9,628.00	$932,900 Land $469,300 Building $463,600

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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	2 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	1 (2023)
Most Recent Claim	Jan 2023 · rainfall accumulation

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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 96% of Massachusetts
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 79 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

May also be available: T-Mobile.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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