Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 68 Hammer St, Waltham, MA 02453
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,024 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.062 acres (2,701 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $7,819 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 49012 |
| Primary APN | 49012 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,024 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,374 sqft |
| Basement Area | 795 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 795 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,701 sqft (0.062 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 49012 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 68 HAMMER ST |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02453 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Block | 29 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 368400 |
68 Hammer St, a duplex, is owned by two individuals who acquired it in December 2006.
Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City records, as of October 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 HAMMER ST, WALTHAM, MA 02453-3511 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 4, 2006 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 4, 2006 |
| Prior Sale | Jul 31, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2006229559 |
| Deed Book / Page | 48600 / 555 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000926 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Property Address | 68 HAMMER ST, WALTHAM, MA 02453-3511 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 23, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 077833-337 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 21, 2021 |
| Book Page | 77833/337 |
| Instrument | 116111 |
| Name | VILLAGE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 68 Hammer St was $7,819, up 8.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,819.00 (+8.72%) | $796,200 (+6.71%) Land $315,900 Building $480,300 |
| 2024 | $7,192.00 (+7.75%) | $746,100 (+15.35%) Land $313,900 Building $432,200 |
| 2023 | $6,675.00 | $646,800 Land $300,800 Building $346,000 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 68 Hammer St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 1988.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1988–2021) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2021 · rainfall accumulation |
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 68 Hammer 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 280 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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