Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 56 River St, Waltham, MA 02453
| Property Type | Commercial Building, Warehouse, Showroom |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 4,160 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.407 acres (17,733 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $19,960 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 95809 |
| Primary APN | 95809 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 4,160 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 970 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 970 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 17,733 sqft (0.407 acres) |
| Heating System | Space Heater |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 95809 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 56 RIVER ST |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02453-8306 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Commercial Building, Warehouse, Showroom |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 368800 |
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 | 18 ELIOT AVE, WEST NEWTON, MA 02465-1709 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 18, 2011 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 18, 2011 |
| Prior Sale | Oct 11, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201118 |
| Deed Book / Page | 57660 / 291 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Property Address | 56 RIVER ST, WALTHAM, MA 02453-8306 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 69085-150 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 31, 2017 |
| Book Page | 69085/150 |
| Instrument | 47833 |
| Name | VILLAGE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $19,960.00 (+8.8%) | $899,900 (+3.21%) Land $674,400 Building $225,500 |
| 2025 | $18,345.00 (+11.74%) | $871,900 (+9.99%) Land $635,800 Building $236,100 |
| 2024 | $16,417.00 | $792,700 Land $578,000 Building $214,700 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
Values are read at the parcel center point; 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 |
|---|
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 203 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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