Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 42 Bowker Rd, Waltham, MA 02453
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,714 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.211 acres (9,196 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $625,000 (Apr 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $9,717 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2019 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12667 |
| Primary APN | 12667 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,714 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,576 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,236 sqft |
| Basement Area | 672 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 202 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,196 sqft (0.211 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 12667 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 42 BOWKER RD |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02453-6635 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 369100 |
42 Bowker Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2015.
Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 42 BOWKER RD, WALTHAM, MA 02453-6635 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 30, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 30, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 65300 / 585 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Property Address | 42 BOWKER RD, WALTHAM, MA 02453-6635 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 30, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 072172-409 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 29, 2019 |
| Book Page | 72172/409 |
| Instrument | 11759 |
| Name | WATERTOWN SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 42 Bowker Rd was $9,717, up 7.6% 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 | $9,717.00 (+7.58%) | $941,600 (+2.37%) Land $510,300 Building $431,300 | $1,146,855 (+8.09%) |
| 2025 | $9,032.00 (+5.11%) | $919,800 (+3.19%) Land $486,000 Building $433,800 | $1,061,055 (+0.75%) |
| 2024 | $8,593.00 (-1.04%) | $891,400 (+5.94%) Land $462,500 Building $428,900 | $1,053,170 |
| 2023 | $8,683.00 | $841,400 Land $439,000 Building $402,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 42 Bowker 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 Bowker 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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