Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 56 Caldwell Rd, Waltham, MA 02453
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,960 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.156 acres (6,795 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $455,000 (Nov 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $7,588 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17118 |
| Primary APN | 17118 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,960 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,765 sqft |
| Basement Area | 784 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 784 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,795 sqft (0.156 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 17118 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 56 CALDWELL RD |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02453-1712 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | WALTHAM |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 42 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4008 |
| Census Tract | 368300 |
56 Caldwell Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2004.
Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 56 CALDWELL RD, WALTHAM, MA 02453-1712 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 10, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 10, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 20, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2004284263 |
| Deed Book / Page | 44075 / 495 |
| Transfer Doc | 57649-114 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 56 Caldwell Rd was $7,588, up 10.9% 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 | $7,588.00 (+10.92%) | $735,300 (+5.56%) Land $417,300 Building $318,000 | $790,585 (+6%) |
| 2025 | $6,841.00 (+3.53%) | $696,600 (+1.62%) Land $397,400 Building $299,200 | $745,845 (+0.14%) |
| 2024 | $6,608.00 (+3.27%) | $685,500 (+10.55%) Land $390,000 Building $295,500 | $744,800 |
| 2023 | $6,399.00 | $620,100 Land $353,200 Building $266,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 56 Caldwell Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 1 in force |
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.
Wildfire risk around 56 Caldwell 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% 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 645 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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