Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 85 Main St, Waltham, MA 02453
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,568 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.192 acres (8,355 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $250,000 (Oct 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $9,135 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 70844 |
| Primary APN | 70844 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,568 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,559 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,279 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,279 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,355 sqft (0.192 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 70844 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 85 MAIN ST |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02453-6653 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | FOURTH ST PLACE |
| Legal Block | 19 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 369100 |
85 Main St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 1999.
Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 85 MAIN ST, WALTHAM, MA 02453-6653 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 22, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 22, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 7, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Property Address | 85 MAIN ST, WALTHAM, MA 02453-6653 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 10, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 078588-338 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 31, 2021 |
| Book Page | 78588/338 |
| Instrument | 194170 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 85 Main St was $9,135, up 10.8% 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 | $9,135.00 (+10.85%) | $885,200 (+5.48%) Land $499,400 Building $385,800 | $1,036,072 (+25.16%) |
| 2025 | $8,241.00 (+5.18%) | $839,200 (+3.25%) Land $475,600 Building $363,600 | $827,830 (+2.05%) |
| 2024 | $7,835.00 (+0.42%) | $812,800 (+7.51%) Land $452,600 Building $360,200 | $811,205 |
| 2023 | $7,802.00 | $756,000 Land $429,600 Building $326,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 85 Main St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 85 Main St 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 599 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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