Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 68 Winthrop St, Waltham, MA 02453
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,987 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,218 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $620,000 (Feb 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $7,417 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Transfer Feb 2021 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 128294 |
| Primary APN | 128294 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,987 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,738 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,077 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,077 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,218 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 128294 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 68 WINTHROP ST |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02453-2884 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Block | 37 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4006 |
| Census Tract | 368400 |
68 Winthrop St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since September 2025.
Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 68 WINTHROP ST, WALTHAM, MA 02453-2884 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2025 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Feb 5, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage LEADER BANK NA |
| Nov 18, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PATRICK J BRADY |
| Sep 14, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage SHLANSKY LAW GRP LLP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 5, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 5, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 19, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202127568 |
| Deed Book / Page | 76898 / 527 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 084679-492 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Property Address | 68 WINTHROP ST, WALTHAM, MA 02453-2884 |
| Document Number | 084679-492 |
| Book / Page | 84679 / 492 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Instrument | 118793 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 22, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 68 WINTHROP ST, WALTHAM, MA 02453-2884 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Property Address | 68 WINTHROP ST, WALTHAM, MA 02453-2884 |
| Document Number | 76898-527 |
| Book / Page | 76898 / 527 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 27568 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| 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 | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 68 WINTHROP ST, WALTHAM, MA 02453-2884 |
| Document Number | 27569 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Instrument | 27569 |
| Name | LEADER BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Property Address | 68 WINTHROP ST, WALTHAM, MA 02453-2884 |
| Document Number | 76287-491 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 18, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 15, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 68 WINTHROP ST WALTHAM MA 024532884, WALTHAM, MA 02453-2884 |
| Document Number | 76287-491 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 30, 2020 |
| Book Page | 076287/000491 |
| Instrument | 225010 |
| Name | PATRICK J BRADY |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Property Address | 68 WINTHROP ST, WALTHAM, MA 02453-2884 |
| Document Number | 75674-24 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 14, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 68 WINTHROP ST WALTHAM MA 024532884, WALTHAM, MA 02453-2884 |
| Document Number | 75674-24 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 21, 2020 |
| Book Page | 075674/000024 |
| Instrument | 166953 |
| Name | SHLANSKY LAW GRP LLP |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 68 Winthrop St was $7,417, up 1% 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 | $7,417.00 (+10.04%) | $718,700 (+4.71%) Land $399,400 Building $319,300 | $808,646 (-3.48%) |
| 2025 | $6,740.00 (+3.45%) | $686,400 (+1.57%) Land $380,400 Building $306,000 | $837,805 (+10.79%) |
| 2024 | $6,515.00 (+0.74%) | $675,800 (+7.85%) Land $373,300 Building $302,500 | $756,200 |
| 2023 | $6,467.00 | $626,600 Land $338,100 Building $288,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 68 Winthrop St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 Claims | 2 (1978–1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1979 · tidal / storm surge |
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.
Wildfire risk around 68 Winthrop St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 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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