Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 45 Lafayette St, Waltham, MA 02453
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,402 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.183 acres (7,954 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $730,000 (Jun 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $7,057 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 60034 |
| Primary APN | 60034 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,402 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,042 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,156 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,156 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,954 sqft (0.183 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 60034 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 45 LAFAYETTE ST |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02453-6828 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Block | 18 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 368800 |
45 Lafayette St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2024.
Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 45 LAFAYETTE ST, WALTHAM, MA 02453-6828 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 28, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 28, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 4, 1978 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202469869 |
| Deed Book / Page | 82944 / 296 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 27, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 082944-296 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 45 Lafayette St was $7,057, up 3.8% 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 | $7,057.00 (+3.83%) | $683,800 (-1.21%) Land $430,400 Building $253,400 | $797,206 (+17.14%) |
| 2025 | $6,797.00 (+2.21%) | $692,200 (+0.35%) Land $409,900 Building $282,300 | $680,580 (+0.42%) |
| 2024 | $6,650.00 | $689,800 Land $409,900 Building $279,900 | $677,730 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 45 Lafayette St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims 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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1978–2008) |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2008 · Severe Winter Storm And Flooding |
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 45 Lafayette 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 534 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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