400 Forest St, Waltham, MA 02452 Property Records

Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 400 Forest St, Waltham, MA 02452

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,029 sqft · built 1940
Lot Size0.181 acres (7,893 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale$203,000 (Dec 1994)
Tax Bill$8,140 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2022 Transfer
Apr 2022 Transfer
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN42162

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN42162
Alternative APN
  • WALT M:035 B:004 L:0010

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,029 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,765 sqft
Basement Area1,085 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,085 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1940
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1985
Architectural StyleCape Cod
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area7,893 sqft (0.181 acres)
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Account Number42162
Street Address400 FOREST ST
CityWALTHAM
StateMA
Zip02452-5723
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code1
Legal Block4
Legal Lot Number10
JurisdictionWALTHAM MA
Township / Civil DivisionWALTHAM
Census Block Group3
Census Block3006
Census Tract368901

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address400 FOREST ST, WALTHAM, MA 02452-5723
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 7, 2022Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
Apr 19, 2022Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
Dec 10, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 30, 1994 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 30, 1994 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 18, 1989 · Amount on Record
Last Transfer DateMay 16, 2022
Transfer Doc080240-246
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

June 2022: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionWALTHAM MA
Recording DateJun 7, 2022
Property Address400 FOREST ST, WALTHAM, MA 02452-5723
Document Number080240-246
Book / Page80240 / 246
Instrument DateMay 16, 2022
Instrument85390
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 24, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address400 FOREST ST, WALTHAM, MA 02452-5723

April 2022: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionWALTHAM MA
Recording DateApr 19, 2022
Property Address400 FOREST ST, WALTHAM, MA 02452-5723
Document Number079997-343
Book / Page79997 / 343
Instrument DateApr 19, 2022
Instrument58155
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 15, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address400 FOREST ST, WALTHAM, MA 02452-5723

December 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionWALTHAM MA
Recording DateDec 10, 2019
Property Address400 FOREST ST, WALTHAM, MA 02452-5723
Document Number73793-353
Book / Page073793 / 000353
Instrument DateNov 21, 2019
Instrument4454
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 24, 2019
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address400 FOREST ST WALTHAM MA 024525723, WALTHAM, MA 02452-5723

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex County
MunicipalityWaltham City
Unified School DistrictWaltham School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$8,140.00 (+7.63%)$788,800 (+2.41%) Land $448,700 Building $340,100$819,366 (+9.22%)
2025$7,563.00 (+4.87%)$770,200 (+2.95%) Land $428,200 Building $342,000$750,215 (-14.42%)
2024$7,212.00 (+0.45%)$748,100 (+7.53%) Land $409,200 Building $338,900$876,660
2023$7,180.00$695,700 Land $371,400 Building $324,300

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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1978)
Most Recent ClaimFeb 1978 · tidal / storm surge

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 RiskLow
lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.9% of Massachusetts
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
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 SystemWALTHAM WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 65,218 people · EPA ID MA3308000
Water SourcePurchased surface water from MWRA
Last State InspectionJun 2024
Lead2 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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 286 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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