Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 85 Crescent St, Waltham, MA 02453
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,190 sqft · built 1850 |
| Lot Size | 0.372 acres (16,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,400,000 (Apr 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $8,589 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 29855 |
| Primary APN | 29855 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,190 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,289 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,191 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,191 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1850 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1850 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 16,200 sqft (0.372 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
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| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 29855 |
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| Street Address | 85 CRESCENT ST |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02453-4366 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 368500 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Individually Listed | Murray, Robert, House listed 1989 · 1 contributing resources · NRIS 89001580 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
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 | 85 CRESCENT ST, WALTHAM, MA 02453-4366 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 15, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 15, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 20, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202641960 |
| Deed Book / Page | 85473 / 178 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Property Address | 85 CRESCENT ST, WALTHAM, MA 02453-4366 |
| Document Number | 085473-178 |
| Book / Page | 85473 / 178 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 7, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026.41960 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 7, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 85 CRESCENT ST, WALTHAM, MA 02453-4366 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Date | Apr 15, 2026 |
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| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate | 6% |
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| Max Rate | -1% |
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 | $8,589.00 (+2.31%) | $874,600 (+0.42%) Land $466,600 Building $408,000 | $1,674,660 (+96.7%) |
| 2024 | $8,395.00 (+1.13%) | $870,900 (+8.27%) Land $466,600 Building $404,300 | $851,390 |
| 2023 | $8,301.00 | $804,400 Land $425,000 Building $379,400 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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 |
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Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | WALTHAM WATER DEPARTMENT serves 65,218 people · EPA ID MA3308000 |
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| 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 504 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 |
| Radiate Holdings Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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