Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 9 Colonial Ave, Waltham, MA 02453
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,054 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.164 acres (7,148 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $830,000 (May 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $8,526 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Sale & Mortgage Mar 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 26938 |
| Primary APN | 26938 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,054 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,489 sqft |
| Basement Area | 728 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 364 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,148 sqft (0.164 acres) |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 26938 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 9 COLONIAL AVE |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02453-6861 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Block | 22 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 368800 |
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 | 9 COLONIAL AVE, WALTHAM, MA 02453-6861 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 15, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage EMBRACE HOME LOANS INC |
| Mar 7, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage LIBERTY HM EQUITY SOLUTIONS |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 15, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 15, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 81534 / 359 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Recording Date | May 15, 2023 |
| Property Address | 9 COLONIAL AVE, WALTHAM, MA 02453-6861 |
| Document Number | 081534-359 |
| Book / Page | 81534 / 359 |
| Instrument Date | May 15, 2023 |
| Instrument | 49903 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 9 COLONIAL AVE, WALTHAM, MA 02453-6861 |
| Document Number | 0000049904 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 15, 2023 |
| Instrument | 49904 |
| Name | EMBRACE HOME LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Property Address | 9 COLONIAL AVE, WALTHAM, MA 02453-6861 |
| Document Number | 69023-295 |
| Book / Page | 069023 / 000295 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 7, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 5, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 69023-295 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 17, 2017 |
| Book Page | 069023/000295 |
| Instrument | 40140 |
| Name | LIBERTY HM EQUITY SOLUTIONS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 948 Months |
| Due | Mar 16, 2096 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.81% |
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 | $8,526.00 (+11.48%) | $826,200 (+6.09%) Land $483,700 Building $342,500 | $897,594 (-1.72%) |
| 2025 | $7,648.00 (+5.26%) | $778,800 (+3.33%) Land $460,700 Building $318,100 | $913,330 (+2.98%) |
| 2024 | $7,266.00 (-1.16%) | $753,700 (+5.81%) Land $438,400 Building $315,300 | $886,920 |
| 2023 | $7,351.00 | $712,300 Land $416,100 Building $296,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 94% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 599 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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