Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 88 Thornton Rd, Waltham, MA 02453
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,416 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (5,998 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $244,400 (Dec 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $7,294 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Line of Credit Jun 2021 Refinance + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 110383 |
| Primary APN | 110383 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,416 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,508 sqft |
| Basement Area | 840 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 840 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,998 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 110383 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 88 THORNTON RD |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02453-7647 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | CEDARWOOD |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 368400 |
88 Thornton Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 1998.
Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 88 THORNTON RD, WALTHAM, MA 02453-7647 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK OF AMIERCA NA |
| Jun 14, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance BANK OF AMERICA NA |
| Mar 31, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance BMI FCU |
| Nov 26, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM BMI FEDERAL CREDIT UN |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 30, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 30, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 20, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Property Address | 88 THORNTON RD, WALTHAM, MA 02453-7647 |
| Document Number | 085672-581 |
| Book / Page | 85672 / 581 |
| Instrument Date | May 20, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202663781 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 88 THORNTON RD, WALTHAM, MA 02453-7647 |
| Document Number | 0000063781, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Book Page | 85672/581 |
| Instrument | 202663781 |
| Name | BANK OF AMIERCA NA |
|---|
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2056 |
| Rate | 6.23% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Property Address | 88 THORNTON RD, WALTHAM, MA 02453-7647 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 17, 2022 |
| Title Company | TITLE 365, TITLE365 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 077998-111 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 14, 2021 |
| Book Page | 77998/111 |
| Instrument | 133023 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Property Address | 88 THORNTON RD, WALTHAM, MA 02453-7647 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 16, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 77383-160 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 31, 2021 |
| Book Page | 77383/160 |
| Instrument | 71657 |
| Name | BMI FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Property Address | 88 THORNTON RD, WALTHAM, MA 02453-7647 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 71926-47 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 26, 2018 |
| Book Page | 71926/47 |
| Instrument | 180036 |
| Name | BMI FEDERAL CREDIT UN |
|---|
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 88 Thornton Rd was $7,294, up 8.5% 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 | $7,294.00 (+8.48%) | $706,800 (+3.23%) Land $408,200 Building $298,600 | $784,612 (+7.75%) |
| 2025 | $6,724.00 (+3.54%) | $684,700 (+1.63%) Land $388,800 Building $295,900 | $728,175 (+0.68%) |
| 2024 | $6,494.00 (+1.66%) | $673,700 (+8.84%) Land $381,600 Building $292,100 | $723,235 |
| 2023 | $6,388.00 | $619,000 Land $345,600 Building $273,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 88 Thornton Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 8 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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1979–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms 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 risk around 88 Thornton Rd is low, with less than 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 94% of the US · lower than 88% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 645 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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