85 Potter Rd, Waltham, MA 02453 Property Records

Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 85 Potter Rd, Waltham, MA 02453

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,247 sqft · built 1950
Lot Size	0.174 acres (7,588 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$490,000 (Jul 2016)
Tax Bill	$7,569 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2022 Refinance Apr 2021 Refinance + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`91965`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`91965`
Alternative APN	`WALT M:062 B:013 L:0015`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,247 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	3,303 sqft
Basement Area	831 sqft
Unfinished Basement	831 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1950
Effective Year Built	Effective 1950
Architectural Style	Cape Cod
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	7,588 sqft (0.174 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Oil

Location & Zoning

Account Number	91965
Street Address	85 POTTER RD
City	WALTHAM
State	MA
Zip	02453-6524
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	1
Legal Block	13
Legal Lot Number	15
Jurisdiction	WALTHAM MA
Township / Civil Division	WALTHAM
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3009
Census Tract	368800

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Listed Area	Within Grove Hill Cemetery listed 1989 · 1 contributing resources · NRIS 89001549

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	85 POTTER RD, WALTHAM, MA 02453-6524
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jan 4, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORP
Apr 30, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORP
Jul 26, 2023	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Second Mortgage (Down Payment) WATERTOWN SAVINGS BANK
Sep 11, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI MEMBERS MTG CO INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 20, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 20, 2016 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Apr 29, 2013
Deed Book / Page	67650 / 91
Transfer Doc	0067650-91
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

January 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	WALTHAM MA
Property Address	85 POTTER RD, WALTHAM, MA 02453-6524
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 2, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0079478-63
Date	Jan 4, 2022
Book Page	79478/63
Instrument	1125

Lender

Name	AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORP

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	349 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2051

April 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	WALTHAM MA
Property Address	85 POTTER RD, WALTHAM, MA 02453-6524
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 2, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0077647-95
Date	Apr 30, 2021
Book Page	77647/95
Instrument	97543

Lender

Name	AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORP

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	May 1, 2051

July 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	WALTHAM MA
Property Address	85 POTTER RD, WALTHAM, MA 02453-6524
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 2, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	081812-582
Date	Jul 26, 2023
Book Page	81812/582
Instrument	82420

Lender

Name	WATERTOWN SAVINGS BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Second Mortgage (Down Payment)
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	181 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2038

September 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	WALTHAM MA
Property Address	85 POTTER RD, WALTHAM, MA 02453-6524
Document Number	0001853809
Instrument Date	Sep 11, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Oct 13, 2020
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	85 POTTER RD WALTHAM MA 024536524, WALTHAM, MA 02453-6524

Mortgage

Document Number	0001853809
Date	Sep 21, 2020
Instrument	1853809

Lender

Name	MEMBERS MTG CO INC

Agreement

Type	Conventional with PMI
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Sep 20, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Middlesex County
Municipality	Waltham City
Unified School District	Waltham School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$7,569.00 (+3.83%)	$733,400 (-1.21%) Land $426,300 Building $307,100	$749,875 (+2.63%)
2025	$7,290.00 (+2.88%)	$742,400 (+0.99%) Land $406,000 Building $336,400	$730,645 (+0.65%)
2024	$7,086.00 (+7.14%)	$735,100 (+14.7%) Land $406,000 Building $329,100	$725,895
2023	$6,614.00	$640,900 Land $368,400 Building $272,500

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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	5 (1978–2008)
Most Recent Claim	Dec 2008 · Severe Winter Storm 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

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 534 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

May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.

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