Middlesex County and Winchester Town property record for 85 Walnut St, Winchester, MA 01890
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,371 sqft · built 1850 |
| Lot Size | 0.157 acres (6,839 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $129,900 (May 1984) |
| Tax Bill | $15,015 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | WINC M:004 B:0072 L:0 |
| Primary APN | WINC M:004 B:0072 L:0 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,371 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,762 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,093 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,093 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 | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,839 sqft (0.157 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 85 WALNUT ST |
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| City | WINCHESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01890-2822 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RDB |
| Legal Block | 72 |
| Jurisdiction | WINCHESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WINCHESTER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 338500 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Individually Listed | Moore House listed 1989 · 1 contributing resources · NRIS 89000620 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
85 Walnut St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 1984.
Source: Middlesex County and Winchester Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 85 WALNUT ST, WINCHESTER, MA 01890-2822 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 14, 1984 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 14, 1984 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 85 Walnut St was $15,015, up 10,327.1% from the year before.
Source: Middlesex County and Winchester Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| County Subdivision | Winchester Town |
| Unified School District | Winchester School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $15,015.00 (+10,327.08%) | $1,355,100 (+3.7%) Land $800,500 Building $554,600 | $1,471,961 (-0.48%) |
| 2025 | $144.00 (-99%) | $1,306,700 (+3.15%) Land $769,700 Building $537,000 | $1,479,055 |
| 2024 | $14,353.00 (+4.32%) | $1,266,800 (+8.64%) Land $769,700 Building $497,100 | |
| 2023 | $13,759.00 | $1,166,000 Land $677,300 Building $488,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 85 Walnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 2001.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2001–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 85 Walnut St is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect 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 | WINCHESTER WATER DEPT serves 22,970 people · EPA ID MA3344000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 12 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 279 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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