Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 48 Tolman St, Waltham, MA 02453
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,600 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 0.121 acres (5,288 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $407,500 (Nov 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $6,762 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 111042 |
| Primary APN | 111042 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,600 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,575 sqft |
| Basement Area | 800 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 800 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1929 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,288 sqft (0.121 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Steam |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 111042 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 48 TOLMAN ST |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02453-5061 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Block | 22 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 368600 |
48 Tolman St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in July 2024.
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 | 48 TOLMAN ST, WALTHAM, MA 02453-5061 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 17, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 17, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 19, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 083076-444 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 48 Tolman St was $6,762, up 8.5% 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 | $6,762.00 (+8.45%) | $655,200 (+3.2%) Land $392,400 Building $262,800 | $708,368 (-14.94%) |
| 2025 | $6,235.00 (+2.47%) | $634,900 (+0.59%) Land $356,400 Building $278,500 | $832,770 (+1.06%) |
| 2024 | $6,085.00 (+2.72%) | $631,200 (+9.97%) Land $356,400 Building $274,800 | $824,030 |
| 2023 | $5,924.00 | $574,000 Land $324,700 Building $249,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 48 Tolman St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 48 Tolman 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 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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