Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 51 Barbara Rd, Waltham, MA 02453
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,905 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.196 acres (8,538 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $193,000 (Sep 1987) |
| Tax Bill | $8,266 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | WALT M:063 B:018 L:0020 |
| Primary APN | WALT M:063 B:018 L:0020 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2,905 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,172 sqft |
| Basement Area | 936 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 936 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,538 sqft (0.196 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Steam |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 7423 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 51 BARBARA RD |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02453-6950 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Block | 18 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 369100 |
51 Barbara Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since September 1987.
Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 51 BARBARA RD, WALTHAM, MA 02453-6950 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 18, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 18, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 51 Barbara Rd was $8,266, up 5.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,266.00 (+5.18%) | $841,800 (+3.26%) Land $477,900 Building $363,900 | $1,054,215 (+20.57%) |
| 2024 | $7,859.00 (-1.16%) | $815,200 (+5.82%) Land $454,800 Building $360,400 | $874,380 |
| 2023 | $7,951.00 | $770,400 Land $431,600 Building $338,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 51 Barbara Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 51 Barbara 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 599 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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