Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 85 Orange St, Waltham, MA 02453
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,397 sqft · built 1885 |
| Lot Size | 0.241 acres (10,502 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $380,000 (Mar 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $7,653 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 87355 |
| Primary APN | 87355 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,397 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,525 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,211 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,211 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1885 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1885 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,502 sqft (0.241 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Steam |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 87355 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 85 ORANGE ST |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02453-3921 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Block | 18 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4010 |
| Census Tract | 368600 |
85 Orange St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2002.
Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 85 ORANGE ST, WALTHAM, MA 02453-3921 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 26, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 26, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 21, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20021228 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 85 Orange St was $7,653, up 6.3% 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 | $7,653.00 (+6.29%) | $741,600 (+1.15%) Land $450,400 Building $291,200 | $853,318 (-5.56%) |
| 2025 | $7,200.00 (+2.43%) | $733,200 (+0.55%) Land $409,100 Building $324,100 | $903,545 (-17.69%) |
| 2024 | $7,029.00 (+2.69%) | $729,200 (+9.94%) Land $409,100 Building $320,100 | $1,097,725 |
| 2023 | $6,845.00 | $663,300 Land $372,600 Building $290,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 85 Orange St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1979–1987) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1987 · Severe Storms & 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 85 Orange 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 812 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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