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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $680,000 on Jul 15, 2021

221 CHARLES ST

WALTHAM, MA 02453
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,659 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.
2,439 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
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.$680,000 · Jul 15, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,956 (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.$810,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$297,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$512,500

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.12 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.0.06
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.Hot Water
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(9)

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
William F. Stanley Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
M
John W. McDevitt Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
H
Waltham Sr High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 mi

District: Waltham School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02453These 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.106
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.104
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.73

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.94%
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.6.8%
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.32,080
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.8,464 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$106,981
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$136,606
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

221 Charles 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 smallest lots in Waltham 02453
  • Older than 85% of homes in Middlesex County

How it measures up in Waltham 02453

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Waltham 02453.

Living area1,659 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,866 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Lot size2,439 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 26% of homes nearby

How 221 Charles St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBank SquareWaltham 02453Middlesex County
Living areabigger than1,659 ft²42% of homes41% of homes42% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,439 ft²2% of homesalmost no homes2% of homes
Year builtnewer than190034% of homes26% of homes15% of homes

About 221 Charles St

When did 221 Charles St, Waltham, MA last sell?

221 Charles St, Waltham, MA last sold on Jul 15, 2021 for $680,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 221 Charles St, Waltham, MA?

221 Charles St, Waltham, MA has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,659 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 221 Charles St, Waltham, MA built?

221 Charles St, Waltham, MA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 221 Charles St, Waltham, MA?

221 Charles St, Waltham, MA is assigned to William F. Stanley Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; John W. McDevitt Middle School (middle), rated B; Waltham Sr High School (high), rated C. All sit in Waltham School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 221 Charles St, Waltham, MA compare to other homes in Waltham 02453?

Among the 6,296 homes in Waltham 02453, it is bigger than 41% of them (1,659 ft² against a typical 1,866 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (2,439 ft² against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 26% of them (1900 against a typical 1930). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 221 Charles St, Waltham, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 221 Charles St, Waltham, MA was $7,956. The county assessed it at $810,200.

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