Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 5 Shade St, Waltham, MA 02452
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 2,443 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,013 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $419,250 (Dec 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $8,785 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Line of Credit Dec 2019 Refinance + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 103480 |
| Primary APN | 103480 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,443 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,708 sqft |
| Basement Area | 900 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 765 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,013 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 103480 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5 SHADE ST |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02452-6314 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 368901 |
5 Shade St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2005.
Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 SHADE ST, WALTHAM, MA 02452-6314 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 5, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit HANSCOM FCU |
| Dec 11, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance CARDINAL FINANCIAL COMPANY LP |
| Dec 23, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance NEWREZ LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 8, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 8, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 3, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2005271060 |
| Deed Book / Page | 46630 / 331 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000001574 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Property Address | 5 SHADE ST, WALTHAM, MA 02452-6314 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 22, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 080386-134 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 5, 2022 |
| Book Page | 80386/134 |
| Instrument | 102122 |
| Name | HANSCOM FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Property Address | 5 SHADE ST, WALTHAM, MA 02452-6314 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 73803-186 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 11, 2019 |
| Book Page | 73803/186 |
| Instrument | 195588 |
| Name | CARDINAL FINANCIAL COMPANY LP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 373 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Property Address | 5 SHADE ST, WALTHAM, MA 02452-6314 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 76510-145 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 23, 2020 |
| Book Page | 76510/145 |
| Instrument | 246038 |
| Name | NEWREZ LLC |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5 Shade St was $8,785, up 11.4% 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 | $8,785.00 (+11.39%) | $851,300 (+5.99%) Land $438,200 Building $413,100 | $902,082 (+14.28%) |
| 2025 | $7,887.00 (+4.64%) | $803,200 (+2.74%) Land $418,300 Building $384,900 | $789,355 (-2.03%) |
| 2024 | $7,537.00 (+1.06%) | $781,800 (+8.18%) Land $399,800 Building $382,000 | $805,695 |
| 2023 | $7,458.00 | $722,700 Land $362,700 Building $360,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5 Shade St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim 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 | 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.
Wildfire risk around 5 Shade St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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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