Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 56 Oak St, Waltham, MA 02453
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,664 sqft · built 1870 |
| Lot Size | 0.183 acres (7,985 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $463,500 (Jan 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $8,496 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 85589 |
| Primary APN | 85589 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,664 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,538 sqft |
| Basement Area | 799 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 799 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1870 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1870 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,985 sqft (0.183 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 85589 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 56 OAK ST |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02453-8623 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAND WALTHAM |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 368700 |
Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 56 OAK ST, WALTHAM, MA 02453-8623 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 24, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 24, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 14, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200614527 |
| Deed Book / Page | 46865 / 580 |
| 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 | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,496.00 (+14.62%) | $823,300 (+9.08%) Land $422,400 Building $400,900 | $785,680 |
| 2025 | $7,412.00 (+7.13%) | $754,800 (+5.17%) Land $383,600 Building $371,200 | |
| 2024 | $6,919.00 (+0.06%) | $717,700 (+7.1%) Land $383,600 Building $334,100 | |
| 2023 | $6,915.00 | $670,100 Land $349,500 Building $320,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1979–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| 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 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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