Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 5 Beechwood Rd, Waltham, MA 02453
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,180 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.162 acres (7,048 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $173,500 (Sep 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $6,737 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11276 |
| Primary APN | 11276 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,180 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,450 sqft |
| Basement Area | 820 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 820 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 | 7,048 sqft (0.162 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 11276 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5 BEECHWOOD RD |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02453-6570 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Block | 22 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 368800 |
5 Beechwood Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 1996.
Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 BEECHWOOD RD, WALTHAM, MA 02453-6570 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 20, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 20, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 26, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5 Beechwood Rd was $6,737, up 4.2% 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 | $6,737.00 (+4.24%) | $652,800 (-0.81%) Land $420,100 Building $232,700 | $671,778 (+0.65%) |
| 2025 | $6,463.00 (+2.38%) | $658,100 (+0.49%) Land $400,100 Building $258,000 | $667,470 (+0.37%) |
| 2024 | $6,313.00 (+6.49%) | $654,900 (+14.01%) Land $400,100 Building $254,800 | $665,000 |
| 2023 | $5,928.00 | $574,400 Land $363,100 Building $211,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5 Beechwood Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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 5 Beechwood Rd 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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