Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 55 Cabot St, Waltham, MA 02453
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,246 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.219 acres (9,527 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $420,000 (May 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $7,076 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16887 |
| Primary APN | 16887 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,246 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,790 sqft |
| Basement Area | 825 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 825 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1927 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,527 sqft (0.219 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 16887 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 55 CABOT ST |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02453-2867 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Block | 35 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4007 |
| Census Tract | 368400 |
55 Cabot St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2007.
Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 55 CABOT ST, WALTHAM, MA 02453-2867 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 15, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 15, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 23, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200789554 |
| Deed Book / Page | 49450 / 475 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 55 Cabot St was $7,076, up 10.4% 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 | $7,076.00 (+10.44%) | $685,700 (+5.1%) Land $448,200 Building $237,500 | $713,426 (-5.75%) |
| 2025 | $6,407.00 (+3.62%) | $652,400 (+1.71%) Land $426,900 Building $225,500 | $756,960 (+10.85%) |
| 2024 | $6,183.00 (+1.43%) | $641,400 (+8.58%) Land $419,000 Building $222,400 | $682,860 |
| 2023 | $6,096.00 | $590,700 Land $379,400 Building $211,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 55 Cabot St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1978.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1978–1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1979 · tidal / storm surge |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 55 Cabot St 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 701 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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