Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 42 Beal Rd, Waltham, MA 02453
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,500 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.149 acres (6,499 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $277,000 (Jun 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $8,128 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Refinance Mar 2019 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | WALT M:063 B:020 L:0003 |
| Primary APN | WALT M:063 B:020 L:0003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,500 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,412 sqft |
| Basement Area | 750 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 750 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,499 sqft (0.149 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 8182 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 42 BEAL RD |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02453-6644 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Block | 20 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3019 |
| Census Tract | 369100 |
42 Beal Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 1999.
Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 42 BEAL RD, WALTHAM, MA 02453-6644 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance ENVISION BANK |
| Mar 29, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance HANSCOM FCU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 30, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 30, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Property Address | 42 BEAL RD, WALTHAM, MA 02453-6644 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 30, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 77508-247 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 14, 2021 |
| Book Page | 77508/247 |
| Instrument | 83831 |
| Name | ENVISION BANK |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Property Address | 42 BEAL RD, WALTHAM, MA 02453-6644 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 72398-357 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 29, 2019 |
| Book Page | 72398/357 |
| Instrument | 39414 |
| Name | HANSCOM FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2049 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 42 Beal Rd was $8,128, up 11.5% from the year before.
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 | $8,128.00 (+11.51%) | $787,600 (+6.1%) Land $475,200 Building $312,400 | $820,690 (-1.34%) |
| 2025 | $7,289.00 (+5.36%) | $742,300 (+3.44%) Land $452,600 Building $289,700 | $831,820 (-0.75%) |
| 2024 | $6,918.00 (-1.16%) | $717,600 (+5.81%) Land $430,700 Building $286,900 | $838,090 |
| 2023 | $6,999.00 | $678,200 Land $408,800 Building $269,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 42 Beal Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
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.
The area around 42 Beal Rd has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 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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