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Last sold for $1,175,000 on Feb 21, 2025

3 SCHOOL AVE

WALTHAM, MA 02453
0
Baths
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,175,000 · Feb 21, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,820 (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.$389,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$389,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$389,000

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.37
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
4
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
59
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
89
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
32
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
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.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyMiddlesex
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14

Transaction History(2)

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 · 0.7 mi
E
James Fitzgerald Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.0 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

3 School Ave 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 78% 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.

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

How 3 School Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeThe BleacheryWaltham 02453Middlesex County
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac40% of homes41% of homes22% of homes

About 3 School Ave

When did 3 School Ave, Waltham, MA last sell?

3 School Ave, Waltham, MA last sold on Feb 21, 2025 for $1,175,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

What schools serve 3 School Ave, Waltham, MA?

3 School Ave, 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.

What are the property taxes on 3 School Ave, Waltham, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 3 School Ave, Waltham, MA was $3,820. The county assessed it at $389,000.

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