Middlesex County and Waltham City property record for 979 Main St, Waltham, MA 02451
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 3,894 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.089 acres (3,894 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $470,000 (Feb 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $18,179 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 72977 |
| Primary APN | 72977 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,894 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 6,242 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,232 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,294 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,294 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 3,894 sqft (0.089 acres) |
| Heating System | Space Heater |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 72977 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 979 MAIN ST |
| City | WALTHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02451-7412 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 368300 |
Source: Middlesex County and Waltham City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 326 PROSPECT HILL RD, WALTHAM, MA 02451-3636 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Partnership |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 12, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 12, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 19, 1988 · 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $18,179.00 | $819,600 (+3.24%) Land $250,500 Building $569,100 |
| 2025 | $793,900 (+15.14%) Land $236,200 Building $557,700 | |
| 2024 | $689,500 Land $214,700 Building $474,800 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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 701 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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