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Last sold for $283,000 on Jun 5, 1991

280 ASH ST

WALTHAM, MA 02453
4
Beds
4
Baths
2,646 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
12
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.$283,000 · Jun 5, 1991

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,618 (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.$979,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$388,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$591,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,153,300

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.11
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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

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
Henry Whittemore Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.1 mi
M
John W. McDevitt Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi
H
Waltham Sr High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.1 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

280 Ash 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 78% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Has a smaller lot than 85% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Newer than 77% of homes in Southside

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 area2,646 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,876 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 76% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 50% of homes nearby

How 280 Ash St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouthsideWaltham 02453Middlesex County
Living areabigger than2,646 ft²67% of homes76% of homes78% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac23% of homes16% of homes15% of homes
Year builtnewer than193077% of homes50% of homes33% of homes

About 280 Ash St

When did 280 Ash St, Waltham, MA last sell?

280 Ash St, Waltham, MA last sold on Jun 5, 1991 for $283,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 280 Ash St, Waltham, MA?

280 Ash St, Waltham, MA has 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2,646 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 280 Ash St, Waltham, MA built?

280 Ash St, Waltham, MA was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 280 Ash St, Waltham, MA?

280 Ash St, Waltham, MA is assigned to Henry Whittemore Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; John W. McDevitt Middle School (middle), rated C; Waltham Sr High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Waltham School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 280 Ash St, Waltham, MA compare to other homes in Waltham 02453?

Among the 6,296 homes in Waltham 02453, it is bigger than 76% of them (2,646 ft² against a typical 1,876 ft²), its lot is bigger than 16% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 50% of them (1930 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 280 Ash St, Waltham, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 280 Ash St, Waltham, MA was $9,618. The county assessed it at $979,400.

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