Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 78 Prentice St, Waltham, MA 02451
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,129 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.126 acres (5,506 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $865,000 (May 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $7,150 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 92474 |
| Primary APN | 92474 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,129 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,452 sqft |
| Basement Area | 780 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 780 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,506 sqft (0.126 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 92474 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 78 PRENTICE ST |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02451-0733 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 368200 |
Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 78 PRENTICE ST, WALTHAM, MA 02451-0733 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 23, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 23, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 30, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202453760 |
| Deed Book / Page | 82804 / 263 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Property Address | 78 PRENTICE ST, WALTHAM, MA 02451-0733 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 084928-341 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Book Page | 84928/341 |
| Instrument | 145134 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2040 |
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 | $7,150.00 (+1.66%) | $728,100 (-0.21%) Land $383,500 Building $344,600 | $805,410 (+0.27%) |
| 2024 | $7,033.00 | $729,600 Land $383,500 Building $346,100 | $803,225 |
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 | 8 (1979–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| 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.
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 701 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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