Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 70 School St, Waltham, MA 02452
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 6 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,970 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.135 acres (5,902 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $8,456 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Line of Credit Jun 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 101357 |
| Primary APN | 101357 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,970 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,868 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,134 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,134 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,902 sqft (0.135 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 101357 |
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| Street Address | 70 SCHOOL ST |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02452-5536 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 368902 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Individually Listed | Beard, Josiah, House listed 1989 · 1 contributing resources · NRIS 89001529 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 70 SCHOOL ST, WALTHAM, MA 02452-5536 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Date | Document |
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| Jul 7, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BK/RI |
| Jun 4, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Transfer Date | May 14, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 082776-417 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Property Address | 70 SCHOOL ST, WALTHAM, MA 02452-5536 |
| Document Number | 75179-145 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 7, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 11, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 70 SCHOOL ST WALTHAM MA 024525536, WALTHAM, MA 02452-5536 |
| Document Number | 75179-145 |
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| Date | Jul 22, 2020 |
| Book Page | 075179/000145 |
| Instrument | 119449 |
| Name | CITIZENS BK/RI |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Jul 21, 2045 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 4, 2019 |
| Property Address | 70 SCHOOL ST, WALTHAM, MA 02452-5536 |
| Document Number | 72707-240 |
| Book / Page | 072707 / 000240 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 4, 2019 |
| Instrument | 74628 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 18, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 70 SCHOOL ST WALTHAM MA 024525536, WALTHAM, MA 02452-5536 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,456.00 (+2.52%) | $861,100 (+0.64%) Land $346,800 Building $514,300 | $874,475 (-15.55%) |
| 2024 | $8,248.00 (+9.36%) | $855,600 (+17.08%) Land $344,700 Building $510,900 | $1,035,500 |
| 2023 | $7,542.00 | $730,800 Land $330,300 Building $400,500 |
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 Claims | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1979 · 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.
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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 435 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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