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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $230,000 on May 17, 1999

17 JOY ST

WALTHAM, MA 02451
4
Beds
3.5
Baths
5,020 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1910
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$230,000 · May 17, 1999

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,192 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$1,139,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$333,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$806,700

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.17 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Steam
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(5)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Thomas R Plympton Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.2 mi
H
Waltham Sr High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi
M
John F. Kennedy Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 mi

District: Waltham School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02451These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.84
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.105
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.76

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.16,966
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,036 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$126,384
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$156,140
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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How this home compares

17 Joy St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Among the largest homes in Waltham 02451
  • Has a smaller lot than 88% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Older than 85% of homes in Waltham 02451

How it measures up in Waltham 02451

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Waltham 02451.

Living area5,020 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,778 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1957Newer

Newer than 15% of homes nearby

How 17 Joy St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBank SquareWaltham 02451Middlesex County
Living areabigger than5,020 ft²98% of homesalmost all homes98% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.1 ac18% of homes19% of homes12% of homes
Year builtnewer than191049% of homes15% of homes20% of homes

About 17 Joy St

When did 17 Joy St, Waltham, MA last sell?

17 Joy St, Waltham, MA last sold on May 17, 1999 for $230,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 17 Joy St, Waltham, MA?

17 Joy St, Waltham, MA has 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 5,020 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 17 Joy St, Waltham, MA built?

17 Joy St, Waltham, MA was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 17 Joy St, Waltham, MA?

17 Joy St, Waltham, MA is assigned to Thomas R Plympton Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Waltham Sr High School (high), rated D+; John F. Kennedy Middle School (middle), rated B. All sit in Waltham School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 17 Joy St, Waltham, MA compare to other homes in Waltham 02451?

Among the 4,967 homes in Waltham 02451, it is bigger than almost all of them (5,020 ft² against a typical 1,778 ft²), its lot is bigger than 19% of them (0.1 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 15% of them (1910 against a typical 1957). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 17 Joy St, Waltham, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 17 Joy St, Waltham, MA was $11,192. The county assessed it at $1,139,700.

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