Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 8 Thornton Rd, Waltham, MA 02453
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,448 sqft · built 1937 |
| Lot Size | 0.197 acres (8,560 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $525,000 (Feb 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $8,380 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 109956 |
| Primary APN | 109956 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,448 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,658 sqft |
| Basement Area | 816 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 816 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 816 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1937 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1937 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,560 sqft (0.197 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 109956 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8 THORNTON RD |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02453-1583 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | CEDARWOOD |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3015 |
| Census Tract | 368400 |
8 Thornton Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in June 2022.
Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 THORNTON RD, WALTHAM, MA 02453-1583 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 28, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 28, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 22, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201425479 |
| Deed Book / Page | 63324 / 329 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 10, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 080488-236 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Redemption Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 26, 2022 |
| Property Address | 8 THORNTON RD, WALTHAM, MA 02453-1583 |
| Document Number | 080488-236 |
| Book / Page | 80488 / 236 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 10, 2022 |
| Instrument | 114067 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 2, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 8 Thornton Rd was $8,380, up 7.6% 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 | $8,380.00 (+7.57%) | $812,000 (+2.36%) Land $437,200 Building $374,800 | $839,511 (-11.93%) |
| 2025 | $7,790.00 (+3.34%) | $793,300 (+1.45%) Land $416,400 Building $376,900 | $953,230 (+6.73%) |
| 2024 | $7,538.00 (+1.39%) | $782,000 (+8.55%) Land $408,700 Building $373,300 | $893,095 |
| 2023 | $7,435.00 | $720,400 Land $370,200 Building $350,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8 Thornton Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 8 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1979–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms 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 8 Thornton 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 645 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 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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