Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 68 Colburn St, Waltham, MA 02453
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,275 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.176 acres (7,645 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $550,000 (Nov 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $6,944 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Sale & Mortgage May 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 26590 |
| Primary APN | 26590 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,275 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,022 sqft |
| Basement Area | 675 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 675 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,645 sqft (0.176 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 26590 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 68 COLBURN ST |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02453-1601 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Block | 18 |
| Legal Lot Number | 34 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4011 |
| Census Tract | 368300 |
Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 68 COLBURN ST, WALTHAM, MA 02453-1601 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 22, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| May 9, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK OF AMERICA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 22, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 22, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 30, 2010 |
| Deed Document Number | 2021254633 |
| Deed Book / Page | 79203 / 1 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 22, 2021 |
| Property Address | 68 COLBURN ST, WALTHAM, MA 02453-1601 |
| Document Number | 79203-1 |
| Book / Page | 79203 / 1 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 254633 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 10, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 68 COLBURN ST, WALTHAM, MA 02453-1601 |
| Document Number | 254634 |
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| Date | Nov 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 254634 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Property Address | 68 COLBURN ST, WALTHAM, MA 02453-1601 |
| Document Number | 69323-447 |
| Instrument Date | May 9, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 20, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 69323-447 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 23, 2017 |
| Book Page | 069323/000447 |
| Instrument | 76434 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 22, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
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 | $6,944.00 (+11.14%) | $672,900 (+5.75%) Land $426,900 Building $246,000 | $749,316 (+13.25%) |
| 2025 | $6,248.00 (+3.53%) | $636,300 (+1.65%) Land $406,600 Building $229,700 | $661,675 (+3.92%) |
| 2024 | $6,035.00 (+3.18%) | $626,000 (+10.44%) Land $399,000 Building $227,000 | $636,690 |
| 2023 | $5,849.00 | $566,800 Land $361,400 Building $205,400 |
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 |
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 | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 69 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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