Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 78 Porter Rd, Waltham, MA 02452
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,176 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 0.147 acres (6,399 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $425,000 (Jul 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $7,070 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Mortgage May 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 92321 |
| Primary APN | 92321 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,176 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,418 sqft |
| Basement Area | 672 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 672 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1939 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,399 sqft (0.147 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Steam |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 92321 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 78 PORTER RD |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02452-6496 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | PLAN 12980A |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 369000 |
78 Porter Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in May 2019.
Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 78 PORTER RD, WALTHAM, MA 02452-6496 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 5, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM CAMBRIDGE SAVINGS BANK |
| May 30, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CAMBRIDGE SVGS BK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 28, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 28, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1262 / 182 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 24, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 1814428 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Property Address | 78 PORTER RD, WALTHAM, MA 02452-6496 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0001910825 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 5, 2022 |
| Instrument | 1910825 |
| Name | CAMBRIDGE SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.75% |
| Type Change Date | Apr 1, 2032 |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Recording Date | May 30, 2019 |
| Property Address | 78 PORTER RD, WALTHAM, MA 02452-6496 |
| Document Number | 0000014428 |
| Instrument Date | May 24, 2019 |
| Instrument | 14428 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 19, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 78 PORTER RD WALTHAM MA 024526496, WALTHAM, MA 02452-6496 |
| Document Number | 14429 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 30, 2019 |
| Instrument | 14429 |
| Name | CAMBRIDGE SVGS BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 29, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 78 Porter Rd was $7,070, up 11.5% 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 | $7,070.00 (+11.53%) | $685,100 (+6.13%) Land $451,400 Building $233,700 | $722,627 (+2.79%) |
| 2025 | $6,339.00 (+5.54%) | $645,500 (+3.61%) Land $420,100 Building $225,400 | $703,000 (+8.86%) |
| 2024 | $6,006.00 (+0.79%) | $623,000 (+7.9%) Land $400,400 Building $222,600 | $645,810 |
| 2023 | $5,959.00 | $577,400 Land $364,000 Building $213,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 78 Porter Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 78 Porter 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 356 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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