Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 53 Hobbs Rd, Waltham, MA 02452
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 3,246 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.254 acres (11,077 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $166,901 (Mar 1991) |
| Tax Bill | $7,991 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2019 Mortgage Oct 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 56272 |
| Primary APN | 56272 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,246 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,780 sqft |
| Basement Area | 3,126 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,563 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,563 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,077 sqft (0.254 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 56272 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 53 HOBBS RD |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02452-5718 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | EASTVIEW |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 368901 |
53 Hobbs Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in October 2020.
Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 53 HOBBS RD, WALTHAM, MA 02452-5718 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 20, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM PEOPLES UNITED BANK |
| Oct 22, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 11, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 11, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 21041 / 338 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 21, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 75954-472 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Property Address | 53 HOBBS RD, WALTHAM, MA 02452-5718 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 73869-266 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 20, 2019 |
| Book Page | 73869/266 |
| Instrument | 203210 |
| Name | PEOPLES UNITED BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 373 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Type Change Date | Jan 1, 2030 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 22, 2020 |
| Property Address | 53 HOBBS RD, WALTHAM, MA 02452-5718 |
| Document Number | 75954-472 |
| Book / Page | 075954 / 000472 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | 3192 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 10, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 53 HOBBS RD WALTHAM MA 024525718, WALTHAM, MA 02452-5718 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 53 Hobbs Rd was $7,991, up 8.5% 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 | $7,991.00 (+8.53%) | $774,300 (+3.27%) Land $486,300 Building $288,000 | $774,529 (+3.32%) |
| 2025 | $7,363.00 (+5.22%) | $749,800 (+3.29%) Land $464,200 Building $285,600 | $749,645 (-22.61%) |
| 2024 | $6,998.00 (+4.78%) | $725,900 (+12.16%) Land $443,600 Building $282,300 | $968,715 |
| 2023 | $6,679.00 | $647,200 Land $402,500 Building $244,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 53 Hobbs 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.
Wildfire risk around 53 Hobbs Rd 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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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