Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 78 Indian Rd, Waltham, MA 02451
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 800 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.09 acres (3,916 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $315,000 (Aug 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $5,050 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 57459 |
| Primary APN | 57459 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 800 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,000 sqft |
| Basement Area | 200 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 200 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1922 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,916 sqft (0.09 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 57459 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 78 INDIAN RD |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02451-3239 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 368101 |
78 Indian Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2013.
Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 78 INDIAN RD, WALTHAM, MA 02451-3239 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 20, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 20, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 20, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 62488 / 349 |
| Transfer Doc | 6248000349 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Property Address | 78 INDIAN RD, WALTHAM, MA 02451-3239 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 084778-461 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 24, 2025 |
| Book Page | 84778/461 |
| Instrument | 129367 |
| Name | SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 289 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2049 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 78 Indian Rd was $5,050, up 7.2% 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 | $5,050.00 (+7.15%) | $489,300 (+1.96%) Land $343,200 Building $146,100 | $555,760 (+2.81%) |
| 2025 | $4,713.00 (+6.03%) | $479,900 (+4.08%) Land $327,600 Building $152,300 | $540,550 (+0.51%) |
| 2024 | $4,445.00 (+1.07%) | $461,100 (+8.19%) Land $312,000 Building $149,100 | $537,795 |
| 2023 | $4,398.00 | $426,200 Land $284,900 Building $141,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 78 Indian Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 35 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 15 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 17 units insured incl. 2 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 35 (1978–2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 9 of 35 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2014 · other causes |
| Claims by Event |
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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 78 Indian Rd 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 664 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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