Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 42 Melody Ln, Waltham, MA 02451
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,971 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.461 acres (20,068 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $570,000 (Nov 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $8,555 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 77080 |
| Primary APN | 77080 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,971 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,716 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,314 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 657 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 20,068 sqft (0.461 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 77080 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 42 MELODY LN |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02451-1327 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 368102 |
42 Melody Ln is owner-occupied and held in a trust since April 2021.
Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 42 MELODY LN, WALTHAM, MA 02451-1327 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 25, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 25, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 28, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 64564 / 5 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 9, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 77550-570 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 20, 2021 |
| Property Address | 42 MELODY LN, WALTHAM, MA 02451-1327 |
| Document Number | 77550-570 |
| Book / Page | 77550 / 570 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 9, 2021 |
| Instrument | 88228 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 42 MELODY LN, WALTHAM, MA 02451-1327 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 42 Melody Ln was $8,555, up 11.8% 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 | $8,555.00 (+11.8%) | $829,000 (+6.39%) Land $556,100 Building $272,900 | $977,693 (-0.67%) |
| 2025 | $7,652.00 (+5.71%) | $779,200 (+3.77%) Land $530,100 Building $249,100 | $984,295 (+6.4%) |
| 2024 | $7,239.00 (+1.06%) | $750,900 (+8.18%) Land $505,100 Building $245,800 | $925,110 |
| 2023 | $7,163.00 | $694,100 Land $460,100 Building $234,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 42 Melody Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1978.
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 | 8 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.
Wildfire risk around 42 Melody Ln is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 192 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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