Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 88 Beal Rd, Waltham, MA 02453
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,012 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,001 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $158,000 (Aug 1988) |
| Tax Bill | $7,144 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | WALT M:063 B:003 L:0004 |
| Primary APN | WALT M:063 B:003 L:0004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,012 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,607 sqft |
| Basement Area | 399 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 399 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,001 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 8379 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 88 BEAL RD |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02453-8218 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3018 |
| Census Tract | 369100 |
88 Beal Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 1988.
Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 88 BEAL RD, WALTHAM, MA 02453-8218 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 8, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 8, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Property Address | 88 BEAL RD, WALTHAM, MA 02453-8218 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 74743-23 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 26, 2020 |
| Book Page | 74743/23 |
| Instrument | 79079 |
| Name | RTN FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2035 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 88 Beal Rd was $7,144, up 11.5% 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 | $7,144.00 (+11.45%) | $692,200 (+6.04%) Land $455,700 Building $236,500 | $702,339 (+20.96%) |
| 2025 | $6,410.00 (+5.6%) | $652,800 (+3.67%) Land $434,000 Building $218,800 | $580,640 (+3.19%) |
| 2024 | $6,070.00 (-1.22%) | $629,700 (+5.76%) Land $413,000 Building $216,700 | $562,685 |
| 2023 | $6,145.00 | $595,400 Land $392,000 Building $203,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 88 Beal Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
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 88 Beal Rd 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 348 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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