Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 471 Forest St, Waltham, MA 02452
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,194 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.261 acres (11,374 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $545,000 (Mar 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $9,451 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Line of Credit May 2021 Refinance + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 42395 |
| Primary APN | 42395 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 3 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,194 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,303 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,708 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,708 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,374 sqft (0.261 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
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| Account Number | 42395 |
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| Street Address | 471 FOREST ST |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02452-5724 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Block | 19 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 368901 |
Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 471 FOREST ST, WALTHAM, MA 02452-5724 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Aug 9, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK OF RHODE ISLAND |
| May 21, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORP |
| Sep 23, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Aug 12, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer JEANNE D'ARC CU |
| Mar 7, 2018 | Personal Representative Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage JEANNE D'ARC CU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 7, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 7, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201831283 |
| Deed Book / Page | 70708 / 251 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 23, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 73321-595 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Property Address | 471 FOREST ST, WALTHAM, MA 02452-5724 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 27, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 78428-463 |
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| Date | Aug 9, 2021 |
| Book Page | 78428/463 |
| Instrument | 178037 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK OF RHODE ISLAND |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2046 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Property Address | 471 FOREST ST, WALTHAM, MA 02452-5724 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 4, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 77826-262 |
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| Date | May 21, 2021 |
| Book Page | 77826/262 |
| Instrument | 115455 |
| Name | AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 23, 2019 |
| Property Address | 471 FOREST ST, WALTHAM, MA 02452-5724 |
| Document Number | 73321-595 |
| Book / Page | 073321 / 000595 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 23, 2019 |
| Instrument | 144208 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 8, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 471 FOREST ST WALTHAM MA 024525724, WALTHAM, MA 02452-5724 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 12, 2019 |
| Property Address | 471 FOREST ST, WALTHAM, MA 02452-5724 |
| Document Number | 73089-505 |
| Book / Page | 073089 / 000505 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 6, 2019 |
| Instrument | 118328 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 28, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 471 FOREST ST WALTHAM MA 024525724, WALTHAM, MA 02452-5724 |
| Document Number | 73089-510 |
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| Date | Aug 12, 2019 |
| Book Page | 073089/000510 |
| Instrument | 118329 |
| Name | JEANNE D'ARC CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 11, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Personal Representative Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 7, 2018 |
| Property Address | 471 FOREST ST, WALTHAM, MA 02452-5724 |
| Document Number | 70708-251 |
| Book / Page | 070708 / 000251 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 26, 2018 |
| Instrument | 31283 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 27, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,485.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 471 FOREST ST WALTHAM MA 024525724, WALTHAM, MA 02452-5724 |
| Document Number | 70708-254 |
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| Date | Mar 7, 2018 |
| Book Page | 070708/000254 |
| Instrument | 31284 |
| Name | JEANNE D'ARC CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 6, 2048 |
| Rate | 3.5% |
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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 | $9,451.00 (+8.51%) | $915,800 (+3.25%) Land $489,900 Building $425,900 | $1,199,829 (+47.77%) |
| 2025 | $8,710.00 (+4.91%) | $887,000 (+3%) Land $467,500 Building $419,500 | $811,965 (-13.36%) |
| 2024 | $8,302.00 (+0.63%) | $861,200 (+7.73%) Land $446,900 Building $414,300 | $937,175 |
| 2023 | $8,250.00 | $799,400 Land $405,500 Building $393,900 |
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 Policies | 2 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.9% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 |
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| 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 286 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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