Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 44 Howard St, Waltham, MA 02451
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,422 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.141 acres (6,155 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $272,500 (Nov 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $10,703 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 56619 |
| Primary APN | 56619 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 14 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,422 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,644 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,365 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,365 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,155 sqft (0.141 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 56619 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 44 HOWARD ST |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02451-4385 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Block | 11 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 368300 |
44 Howard St, a duplex, is owned by two individuals who bought it in November 1998.
Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 69 PLYMPTON ST, WALTHAM, MA 02451-0736 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 30, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 30, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 44 Howard St was $10,703, up 0.5% 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 | $10,703.00 (+0.46%) | $1,037,100 (-4.41%) Land $383,200 Building $653,900 | $1,151,662 |
| 2025 | $10,654.00 (+9.68%) | $1,084,900 (+7.66%) Land $349,200 Building $735,700 | |
| 2024 | $9,714.00 (+8.74%) | $1,007,700 (+16.42%) Land $347,100 Building $660,600 | |
| 2023 | $8,933.00 | $865,600 Land $332,600 Building $533,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 44 Howard St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 44 Howard St 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 504 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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