Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 55 Bruce Rd, Waltham, MA 02453
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,212 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.144 acres (6,251 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $865,000 (Aug 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $7,576 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Mortgage Aug 2025 Sale & Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16342 |
| Primary APN | 16342 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,212 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,938 sqft |
| Basement Area | 576 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 576 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,251 sqft (0.144 acres) |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 16342 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 55 BRUCE RD |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02453-6964 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| 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 | 55 BRUCE RD, WALTHAM, MA 02453-6964 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Aug 15, 2025 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Feb 22, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage VILLAGE BANK |
| May 10, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance VILLAGE BANK |
| Aug 14, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance VILLAGE BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 15, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 15, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 7, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 84494 / 571 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Property Address | 55 BRUCE RD, WALTHAM, MA 02453-6964 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 085265-495 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 25, 2026 |
| Book Page | 85265/495 |
| Instrument | 20217 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2056 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 15, 2025 |
| Property Address | 55 BRUCE RD, WALTHAM, MA 02453-6964 |
| Document Number | 084494-571 |
| Book / Page | 84494 / 571 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 15, 2025 |
| Instrument | 97760 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 26, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 55 BRUCE RD, WALTHAM, MA 02453-6964 |
| Document Number | 0000097761 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 15, 2025 |
| Instrument | 97761 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Property Address | 55 BRUCE RD, WALTHAM, MA 02453-6964 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 70657-166 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 22, 2018 |
| Book Page | 70657/166 |
| Instrument | 24983 |
| Name | VILLAGE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Property Address | 55 BRUCE RD, WALTHAM, MA 02453-6964 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 72585-119 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 10, 2019 |
| Book Page | 72585/119 |
| Instrument | 60713 |
| Name | VILLAGE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Property Address | 55 BRUCE RD, WALTHAM, MA 02453-6964 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 75367-154 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 14, 2020 |
| Book Page | 75367/154 |
| Instrument | 138064 |
| Name | VILLAGE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2050 |
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 | $7,576.00 (+11.38%) | $734,100 (+5.98%) Land $472,000 Building $262,100 | $798,026 (-1.79%) |
| 2025 | $6,802.00 (+5.49%) | $692,700 (+3.56%) Land $449,500 Building $243,200 | $812,535 (+13%) |
| 2024 | $6,448.00 (-1.23%) | $668,900 (+5.74%) Land $427,800 Building $241,100 | $719,055 |
| 2023 | $6,528.00 | $632,600 Land $406,000 Building $226,600 |
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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