Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 96 Smith St, Waltham, MA 02451
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,734 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.721 acres (31,402 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $172,000 (Jan 1993) |
| Tax Bill | $8,738 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 105718 |
| Primary APN | 105718 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,734 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,542 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,944 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,166 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 31,402 sqft (0.721 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 105718 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 96 SMITH ST |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02451-1360 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 368101 |
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 | 96 SMITH ST, WALTHAM, MA 02451-1360 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 28, 1993 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 28, 1993 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $8,738.00 (+8.61%) | $846,700 (+3.36%) Land $508,600 Building $338,100 | $1,015,317 (+22.49%) |
| 2025 | $8,045.00 (+5.4%) | $819,200 (+3.46%) Land $485,600 Building $333,600 | $828,875 (-3.47%) |
| 2024 | $7,633.00 (+0.41%) | $791,800 (+7.49%) Land $462,600 Building $329,200 | $858,705 |
| 2023 | $7,602.00 | $736,600 Land $422,600 Building $314,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 29 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 29 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 21 (1996–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 21 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2018 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 96% 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 324 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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