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Last sold for $412,500 on Nov 22, 2013

261 RIVER ST

WALTHAM, MA 02453
6
Beds
6.5
Baths
4,425 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1960
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
17
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.$412,500 · Nov 22, 2013

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$14,253 (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.$1,451,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$582,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$869,400

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.1 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
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.Apartments (Generic)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Cape Cod
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
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, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

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.

M
John W. McDevitt Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
E
James Fitzgerald Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.0 mi
H
Waltham Sr High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 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

261 River 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.

  • Bigger than 97% of homes in Waltham 02453
  • Has a smaller lot than 76% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Newer than 78% of homes in Waltham 02453

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 area4,425 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,866 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 78% of homes nearby

How 261 River St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeThe BleacheryWaltham 02453Middlesex County
Living areabigger than4,425 ft²95% of homes97% of homes97% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac44% of homes44% of homes24% of homes
Year builtnewer than196072% of homes78% of homes54% of homes

About 261 River St

When did 261 River St, Waltham, MA last sell?

261 River St, Waltham, MA last sold on Nov 22, 2013 for $412,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 261 River St, Waltham, MA?

261 River St, Waltham, MA has 6 bedrooms, 6.5 bathrooms, 4,425 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 261 River St, Waltham, MA built?

261 River St, Waltham, MA was built in 1960, making it 66 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 261 River St, Waltham, MA?

261 River St, Waltham, MA is assigned to John W. McDevitt Middle School (middle), rated B; James Fitzgerald Elementary School (elementary), 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 261 River St, Waltham, MA compare to other homes in Waltham 02453?

Among the 6,296 homes in Waltham 02453, it is bigger than 97% of them (4,425 ft² against a typical 1,866 ft²), its lot is bigger than 44% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 78% of them (1960 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 261 River St, Waltham, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 261 River St, Waltham, MA was $14,253. The county assessed it at $1,451,400.

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