Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 404 Forest St, Waltham, MA 02452
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,440 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.169 acres (7,379 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $570,000 (Dec 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $6,892 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Sale & Mortgage Dec 2020 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 42171 |
| Primary APN | 42171 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,440 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,204 sqft |
| Basement Area | 660 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 330 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,379 sqft (0.169 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 42171 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 404 FOREST ST |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02452-5723 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 368901 |
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 | 404 FOREST ST, WALTHAM, MA 02452-5723 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE INC |
| Dec 18, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Aug 15, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BK/RI |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 17, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 17, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 18, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 79372 / 269 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 17, 2021 |
| Property Address | 404 FOREST ST, WALTHAM, MA 02452-5723 |
| Document Number | 079372-269 |
| Book / Page | 79372 / 269 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 272331 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount 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 |
| Address | 404 FOREST ST, WALTHAM, MA 02452-5723 |
| Document Number | 0000272332 |
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| Date | Dec 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 272332 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 18, 2020 |
| Property Address | 404 FOREST ST, WALTHAM, MA 02452-5723 |
| Document Number | 76474-112 |
| Book / Page | 76474 / 112 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Instrument | 242702 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 404 FOREST ST, WALTHAM, MA 02452-5723 |
| Document Number | 242703 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 18, 2020 |
| Instrument | 242703 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Property Address | 404 FOREST ST, WALTHAM, MA 02452-5723 |
| Document Number | 69951-113 |
| Book / Page | 069951 / 000113 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 15, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 69951-113 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 19, 2017 |
| Book Page | 069951/000113 |
| Instrument | 151708 |
| Name | CITIZENS BK/RI |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
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 | $6,892.00 (+9.76%) | $667,800 (+4.44%) Land $442,600 Building $225,200 | $712,338 (+12.03%) |
| 2025 | $6,279.00 (+5.3%) | $639,400 (+3.36%) Land $422,400 Building $217,000 | $635,835 (-6.7%) |
| 2024 | $5,963.00 (+0.97%) | $618,600 (+8.09%) Land $403,700 Building $214,900 | $681,530 |
| 2023 | $5,906.00 | $572,300 Land $366,300 Building $206,000 |
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.9% 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.
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 286 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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