Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 83 Thornton Rd, Waltham, MA 02453
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 2,524 sqft · built 1932 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (5,998 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $49,500 (Sep 1977) |
| Tax Bill | $8,674 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2023 Sale Nov 2022 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 110515 |
| Primary APN | 110515 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,524 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,875 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,262 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,262 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1932 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1932 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,998 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 110515 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 83 THORNTON RD |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02453-7646 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | CEDARWOOD PARK LAND CO |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 368400 |
83 Thornton Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since October 2022.
Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 83 THORNTON RD, WALTHAM, MA 02453-7646 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 13, 2023 | Personal Representative Deed, Transfer |
| Nov 4, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Aug 14, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance CITIZENS BANK OF RHODE ISLAND |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 29, 1977 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 29, 1977 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 31, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 080911-149 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Personal Representative Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 13, 2023 |
| Property Address | 83 THORNTON RD, WALTHAM, MA 02453-7646 |
| Document Number | 081990-320 |
| Book / Page | 81990 / 320 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 7, 2023 |
| Instrument | 103345 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 29, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 83 THORNTON RD, WALTHAM, MA 02453-7646 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 4, 2022 |
| Property Address | 83 THORNTON RD, WALTHAM, MA 02453-7646 |
| Document Number | 080911-149 |
| Book / Page | 80911 / 149 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 31, 2022 |
| Instrument | 164092 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 18, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 83 THORNTON RD, WALTHAM, MA 02453-7646 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Property Address | 83 THORNTON RD, WALTHAM, MA 02453-7646 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 75364-397 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 14, 2020 |
| Book Page | 75364/397 |
| Instrument | 137785 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK OF RHODE ISLAND |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 83 Thornton Rd was $8,674, up 11.2% 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 | $8,674.00 (+11.23%) | $840,500 (+5.84%) Land $408,200 Building $432,300 | $783,373 (-20.63%) |
| 2025 | $7,798.00 (+3.15%) | $794,100 (+1.26%) Land $388,800 Building $405,300 | $986,955 (-) |
| 2024 | $7,560.00 (+0.99%) | $784,200 (+8.11%) Land $381,600 Building $402,600 | $986,955 |
| 2023 | $7,486.00 | $725,400 Land $345,600 Building $379,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 83 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.
Wildfire risk around 83 Thornton Rd is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 88% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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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