Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 55 School St, Waltham, MA 02452
| Property Type | Government / Public Use |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 11 ba · 138,971 sqft · built 1902 |
| Lot Size | 9.31 acres (405,674 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 101268 |
| Primary APN | 101268 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 11 Baths |
| Half Baths | 20 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 138,971 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 146,756 sqft |
| Basement Area | 29,175 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 7,294 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1902 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 405,674 sqft (9.31 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 101268 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 55 SCHOOL ST |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02452 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Government / Public Use |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 368902 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Individually Listed | Waltham High School listed 1989 · 1 contributing resources · NRIS 89001531 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 617 LEXINGTON ST, WALTHAM, MA 02452-3003 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Government |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| 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 | Assessed Value |
|---|---|
| 2026 | $24,234,600 (+6.01%) Land $12,555,100 Building $11,679,500 |
| 2025 | $22,859,800 (+4.94%) Land $11,837,700 Building $11,022,100 |
| 2024 | $21,783,600 Land $10,761,500 Building $11,022,100 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 Policies | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 34 (1978–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 34 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · Tropical Storm Henri |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 435 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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