Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 51 Chaffee Ave, Waltham, MA 02453
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 858 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.113 acres (4,914 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $302,875 (Oct 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $6,959 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20453 |
| Primary APN | 20453 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 858 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,850 sqft |
| Basement Area | 858 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 858 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,914 sqft (0.113 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 20453 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 51 CHAFFEE AVE |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02453-8257 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 369100 |
Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 51 CHAFFEE AVE, WALTHAM, MA 02453-8257 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 16, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 16, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20011052 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $6,959.00 (+9.99%) | $674,300 (+4.66%) Land $454,600 Building $219,700 | $695,700 (+4.01%) |
| 2025 | $6,327.00 (+5.63%) | $644,300 (+3.69%) Land $432,900 Building $211,400 | $668,895 (+3.2%) |
| 2024 | $5,990.00 (-1.85%) | $621,400 (+5.07%) Land $412,000 Building $209,400 | $648,185 |
| 2023 | $6,103.00 | $591,400 Land $391,000 Building $200,400 |
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
| 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.
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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