87 Bishops Forest Dr, Waltham, MA 02452 Property Records

Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 87 Bishops Forest Dr, Waltham, MA 02452

Property Summary

Property Type	Condominium
Details	2 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,251 sqft · built 1988
Lot Size	12.8 acres (557,792 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$615,000 (Jan 2017)
Tax Bill	$7,517 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2017 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`186355`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`186355`
Alternative APN	`WALT M:024 B:004 L:0050 087`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	3.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,251 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1988
Effective Year Built	Effective 1988
Architectural Style	Other
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	557,792 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Electric

Location & Zoning

Account Number	186355
Street Address	87 BISHOPS FOREST DR
City	WALTHAM
State	MA
Zip	02452-8803
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Legal Block	4
Legal Lot Number	50 087
Jurisdiction	WALTHAM MA
Township / Civil Division	WALTHAM
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4000
Census Tract	368901

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	87 BISHOPS FOREST DR, WALTHAM, MA 02452-8803
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Husband and Wife

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 10, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jan 10, 2017 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jun 3, 1988 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	68736 / 178
Transfer Doc	068736-178
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

January 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	WALTHAM MA
Recording Date	Jan 10, 2017
Property Address	87 BISHOPS FOREST DR, WALTHAM, MA 02452-8803
Document Number	68736-178
Book / Page	068736 / 000178
Instrument Date	Dec 7, 2016
Instrument	4814
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 31, 2017

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$2,804.40
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	87 BISHOPS FOREST DR WALTHAM MA 024528803, WALTHAM, MA 02452-8803

Mortgage

Document Number	68736-181,
Date	Jan 10, 2017
Book Page	068736/000181
Instrument	4815

Lender

Name	GUARANTEED RATE

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	180 Months
Due	Jan 9, 2032

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	$7,517.00 (+6.53%)	$728,400 (+1.38%) Building $728,400	$693,509 (-20.15%)
2025	$7,056.00 (+9.99%)	$718,500 (+7.96%) Building $718,500	$868,490 (+3.7%)
2024	$6,415.00 (-3.01%)	$665,500 (+3.84%) Building $665,500	$837,520
2023	$6,614.00	$640,900 Building $640,900

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
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.

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 664 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
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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