Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 56 Ellery Rd, Waltham, MA 02453
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,948 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.179 acres (7,802 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $8,211 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2024 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 35731 |
| Primary APN | 35731 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,948 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,910 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,070 sqft |
| Basement Area | 850 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 850 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,802 sqft (0.179 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 35731 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 56 ELLERY RD |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02453-8251 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 369100 |
56 Ellery Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in November 2006.
Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 56 ELLERY RD, WALTHAM, MA 02453-8251 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 14, 2006 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 14, 2006 |
| Prior Sale | Jul 1, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1329 / 73 |
| Transfer Doc | 1329-73 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Property Address | 56 ELLERY RD, WALTHAM, MA 02453-8251 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0001960134 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 11, 2024 |
| Instrument | 1960134 |
| Name | BROOKLINE BANK |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 481 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2064 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 56 Ellery Rd was $8,211, 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 | $8,211.00 (+10.88%) | $795,600 (+5.5%) Land $492,200 Building $303,400 | $820,932 (+7.87%) |
| 2025 | $7,405.00 (+5.41%) | $754,100 (+3.49%) Land $468,700 Building $285,400 | $761,045 (-0.55%) |
| 2024 | $7,025.00 (+0.2%) | $728,700 (+7.26%) Land $446,000 Building $282,700 | $765,225 |
| 2023 | $7,011.00 | $679,400 Land $423,400 Building $256,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 56 Ellery Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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.
The area around 56 Ellery Rd 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 348 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures