Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 56 Central St, Waltham, MA 02453
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,203 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.081 acres (3,537 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $174,500 (Feb 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $6,524 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 19991 |
| Primary APN | 19991 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,203 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,548 sqft |
| Basement Area | 928 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 928 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,537 sqft (0.081 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 19991 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 56 CENTRAL ST |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02453-5465 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Block | 23 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5007 |
| Census Tract | 368800 |
56 Central St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2000.
Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 56 CENTRAL ST, WALTHAM, MA 02453-5465 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 29, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 29, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 29, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Property Address | 56 CENTRAL ST, WALTHAM, MA 02453-5465 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 69041-514 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 23, 2017 |
| Book Page | 69041/514 |
| Instrument | 42474 |
| Name | DITECH FINANCIAL LLC |
|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2037 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 56 Central St was $6,524, up 5.1% 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 | $6,524.00 (+5.06%) | $632,200 (-0.03%) Land $355,500 Building $276,700 | $618,596 (+8.42%) |
| 2025 | $6,210.00 (+2.61%) | $632,400 (+0.73%) Land $324,000 Building $308,400 | $570,570 (-14.77%) |
| 2024 | $6,052.00 (+6.98%) | $627,800 (+14.52%) Land $321,900 Building $305,900 | $669,465 |
| 2023 | $5,657.00 | $548,200 Land $308,500 Building $239,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 56 Central St 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.
The area around 56 Central 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 591 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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