Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 42 Prentice St, Waltham, MA 02451
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 2,002 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,001 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $450,000 (Nov 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $6,829 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 92241 |
| Primary APN | 92241 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,002 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,222 sqft |
| Basement Area | 962 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 481 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,001 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 92241 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 42 PRENTICE ST |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02451-0711 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Block | 13 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 368200 |
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 | 42 PRENTICE ST, WALTHAM, MA 02451-0711 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 30, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 30, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 27, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 66449 / 396 |
| Transfer Doc | 066449-396 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Property Address | 42 PRENTICE ST, WALTHAM, MA 02451-0711 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 75390-91 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 18, 2020 |
| Book Page | 75390/91 |
| Instrument | 140208 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK OF RHODE ISLAND |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Balloon Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2045 |
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 | $6,829.00 (+9.9%) | $661,700 (+4.57%) Land $377,100 Building $284,600 | $771,310 (-4.86%) |
| 2025 | $6,214.00 (+2.44%) | $632,800 (+0.56%) Land $359,100 Building $273,700 | $810,730 (+5.09%) |
| 2024 | $6,066.00 (+0.8%) | $629,300 (+7.92%) Land $359,100 Building $270,200 | $771,495 |
| 2023 | $6,018.00 | $583,100 Land $325,900 Building $257,200 |
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 Claims | 8 (1979–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 | 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 701 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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