Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 53 Emmeline Ave, Waltham, MA 02452
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,152 sqft · built 1944 |
| Lot Size | 0.126 acres (5,502 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $435,000 (Jan 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $6,741 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Mortgage Dec 2019 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 37034 |
| Primary APN | 37034 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,152 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,448 sqft |
| Basement Area | 768 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 768 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1944 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1944 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,502 sqft (0.126 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 37034 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 53 EMMELINE AVE |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02452-7937 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6003 |
| Census Tract | 368901 |
53 Emmeline Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2019.
Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 53 EMMELINE AVE, WALTHAM, MA 02452-7937 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FALL RIVER FIVE CENTS SVGS BK |
| Dec 5, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FALL RIVER FIVE CENTS SVGS BK |
| Jan 25, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI BLUE HILLS BK |
| Mar 28, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer GUARANTEED RATE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 25, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 25, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 28, 2018 |
| Deed Document Number | 20191806216 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 15, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 1806216 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Property Address | 53 EMMELINE AVE, WALTHAM, MA 02452-7937 |
| Document Number | 0001853806 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 11, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 53 EMMELINE AVE WALTHAM MA 024527937, WALTHAM, MA 02452-7937 |
| Document Number | 0001853806 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | 1853806 |
| Name | FALL RIVER FIVE CENTS SVGS BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Federal Savings Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 20, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Property Address | 53 EMMELINE AVE, WALTHAM, MA 02452-7937 |
| Document Number | 0000030969 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 5, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 24, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 53 EMMELINE AVE WALTHAM MA 024527937, WALTHAM, MA 02452-7937 |
| Document Number | 0000030969 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 10, 2019 |
| Instrument | 30969 |
| Name | FALL RIVER FIVE CENTS SVGS BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Federal Savings Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 9, 2049 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Jan 25, 2019 |
| Property Address | 53 EMMELINE AVE, WALTHAM, MA 02452-7937 |
| Document Number | 0000006216 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 15, 2019 |
| Instrument | 6216 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 14, 2019 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,983.60 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 53 EMMELINE AVE WALTHAM MA 024527937, WALTHAM, MA 02452-7937 |
| Document Number | 6217 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 25, 2019 |
| Instrument | 6217 |
| Name | BLUE HILLS BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 24, 2049 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 28, 2018 |
| Property Address | 53 EMMELINE AVE, WALTHAM, MA 02452-7937 |
| Document Number | 0000084342 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 23, 2018 |
| Instrument | 84342 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 18, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 53 EMMELINE AVE WALTHAM MA 024527937, WALTHAM, MA 02452-7937 |
| Document Number | 84343 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 28, 2018 |
| Instrument | 84343 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE |
|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 27, 2048 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 53 Emmeline Ave was $6,741, up 9.7% 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 | $6,741.00 (+9.68%) | $653,200 (+4.36%) Land $420,300 Building $232,900 | $616,864 (-1.33%) |
| 2025 | $6,146.00 (+5.44%) | $625,900 (+3.51%) Land $401,200 Building $224,700 | $625,195 (+4.06%) |
| 2024 | $5,829.00 (+1.01%) | $604,700 (+8.14%) Land $383,400 Building $221,300 | $600,780 |
| 2023 | $5,771.00 | $559,200 Land $347,900 Building $211,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 53 Emmeline Ave 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.
Wildfire risk around 53 Emmeline Ave 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 96% of the US · lower than 92% 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 327 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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