Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 8 Copley Ave, Waltham, MA 02452
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,481 sqft · built 1932 |
| Lot Size | 0.124 acres (5,401 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $395,000 (Nov 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $7,217 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 29034 |
| Primary APN | 29034 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,481 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,300 sqft |
| Basement Area | 543 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 543 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1932 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1932 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,401 sqft (0.124 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 29034 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8 COPLEY AVE |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02452-8112 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Block | 14 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 369100 |
8 Copley Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2003.
Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 COPLEY AVE, WALTHAM, MA 02452-8112 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 7, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 7, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 3, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20031051 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 8 Copley Ave was $7,217, up 6.1% 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 | $7,217.00 (+6.15%) | $699,300 (+1%) Land $439,000 Building $260,300 | $814,977 (+5.09%) |
| 2025 | $6,799.00 (+5.23%) | $692,400 (+3.31%) Land $408,500 Building $283,900 | $775,485 (+11.35%) |
| 2024 | $6,461.00 (+1.46%) | $670,200 (+8.6%) Land $389,400 Building $280,800 | $696,445 |
| 2023 | $6,368.00 | $617,100 Land $354,000 Building $263,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8 Copley Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1996.
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 12 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1996–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 6 |
| 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.
The area around 8 Copley Ave 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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