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40 APPLETON ST

WALTHAM, MA 02453
4
Beds
4
Baths
2,708 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.
1899
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.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$650,000
WATERTOWN SAVINGS BANK · recorded Sep 6, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,189 (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.$935,700 (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.$547,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$857,300

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.Two Family
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.Forced Air
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(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 · 0.2 mi
E
James Fitzgerald Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.2 mi
H
Waltham Sr High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 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%

Ownership

Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

40 Appleton 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 80% of homes in The Bleachery
  • Has a smaller lot than 86% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Older than 91% 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 area2,708 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,866 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Year built1899
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 11% of homes nearby

How 40 Appleton St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeThe BleacheryWaltham 02453Middlesex County
Living areabigger than2,708 ft²80% of homes78% of homes80% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac17% of homes15% of homes14% of homes
Year builtnewer than189911% of homes11% of homes9% of homes

About 40 Appleton St

When did 40 Appleton St, Waltham, MA last sell?

40 Appleton St, Waltham, MA last sold on Mar 1, 1984, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 40 Appleton St, Waltham, MA?

40 Appleton St, Waltham, MA has 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2,708 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 40 Appleton St, Waltham, MA built?

40 Appleton St, Waltham, MA was built in 1899, making it 127 years old. It is a two family home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 40 Appleton St, Waltham, MA?

40 Appleton 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 40 Appleton St, Waltham, MA compare to other homes in Waltham 02453?

Among the 6,296 homes in Waltham 02453, it is bigger than 78% of them (2,708 ft² against a typical 1,866 ft²), its lot is bigger than 15% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 11% of them (1899 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 40 Appleton St, Waltham, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 40 Appleton St, Waltham, MA was $9,189. The county assessed it at $935,700.

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