Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 71 Bacon St, Waltham, MA 02451
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,286 sqft · built 1895 |
| Lot Size | 0.09 acres (3,903 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $569,000 (Aug 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $6,975 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | WALT M:050 B:032 L:0001 |
| Primary APN | WALT M:050 B:032 L:0001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,286 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,143 sqft |
| Basement Area | 698 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 698 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1895 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1895 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,903 sqft (0.09 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 5906 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 71 BACON ST |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02451-4301 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Block | 32 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 368300 |
71 Bacon St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2021.
Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 71 BACON ST, WALTHAM, MA 02451-4301 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 31, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 31, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 27, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 78600 / 83 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 31, 2021 |
| Property Address | 71 BACON ST, WALTHAM, MA 02451-4301 |
| Document Number | 78600-83 |
| Book / Page | 78600 / 83 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 31, 2021 |
| Instrument | 195182 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 17, 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 | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 71 BACON ST, WALTHAM, MA 02451-4301 |
| Document Number | 195183 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 31, 2021 |
| Instrument | 195183 |
| Name | ROCKLAND TRUST CO |
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| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 71 Bacon St was $6,975, up 4.7% 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 | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,975.00 (+4.73%) | $675,900 (-0.34%) Land $359,400 Building $316,500 | $705,157 (-2.24%) |
| 2025 | $6,660.00 (+1.71%) | $678,200 (-0.16%) Land $327,500 Building $350,700 | $721,335 (+3.83%) |
| 2024 | $6,548.00 (+7.68%) | $679,300 (+15.29%) Land $325,400 Building $353,900 | $694,735 |
| 2023 | $6,081.00 | $589,200 Land $311,900 Building $277,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 71 Bacon St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1982.
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 (1982–1996) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 1996 · Extreme Weather Conditons And Flooding |
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 71 Bacon 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 |
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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 |
|---|---|
| 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 588 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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