Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 48 Derby St, Waltham, MA 02453
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,809 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.148 acres (6,438 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $580,000 (Aug 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $12,294 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Transfer Dec 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 33083 |
| Primary APN | 33083 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,809 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,128 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,071 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 107 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,438 sqft (0.148 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 33083 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 48 DERBY ST |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02453-5050 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAND WALTHAM |
| Legal Block | 20 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 368600 |
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 | 97 LOWELL AVE, NEWTONVILLE, MA 02460-1502 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Dec 2, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 18, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 18, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 6, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 64091 / 253 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 12, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 77211-424 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 12, 2021 |
| Property Address | 48 DERBY ST, WALTHAM, MA 02453-5050 |
| Document Number | 77211-424 |
| Book / Page | 77211 / 424 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 55882 |
| 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 | 97 LOWELL AVE, NEWTON, MA 02460-1502 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 2, 2020 |
| Property Address | 48 DERBY ST, WALTHAM, MA 02453-5050 |
| Document Number | 76326-299 |
| Book / Page | 76326 / 299 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 2, 2020 |
| Instrument | 228369 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 97 LOWELL AVE, NEWTON, MA 02460-1502 |
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 | $12,294.00 (+14.37%) | $1,191,300 (+8.83%) Land $405,200 Building $786,100 | $1,180,506 |
| 2025 | $10,749.00 (+7.76%) | $1,094,600 (+5.79%) Land $368,000 Building $726,600 | |
| 2024 | $9,975.00 (-0.77%) | $1,034,700 (+6.23%) Land $368,000 Building $666,700 | |
| 2023 | $10,052.00 | $974,000 Land $335,200 Building $638,800 |
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 | 3 in force |
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 654 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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