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$956,355
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 86How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jun 25, 2026

163 RIVERVIEW AVE

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

Valuation

$956K
$819K low$1.1M high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$0
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$0
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.384%
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.$3,675,000
BROOKLINE BK · recorded Oct 8, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,568 (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.$465,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$465,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$465,200

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.10 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.1 percent flood zone

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.0.37
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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 SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.9 mi
M
John W. McDevitt Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.5 mi
H
Waltham Sr High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.6 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%

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

163 Riverview 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.

  • Worth more than 87% of homes in The Island
  • Has a bigger lot than 93% of homes in Waltham 02453

What homes are worth in Waltham 02453

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$362K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 80% 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.

Estimated value$956,355
CheaperTypical $798,446Pricier

Pricier than 80% of homes nearby

Lot size0.37 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

How 163 Riverview Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeThe IslandWaltham 02453Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$956,35587% of homes80% of homes67% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.37 ac77% of homes93% of homes55% of homes

About 163 Riverview Ave

How much is 163 Riverview Ave, Waltham, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 163 Riverview Ave, Waltham, MA is $956,355 as of Jun 25, 2026. The likely range is $818,593 to $1,094,117. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 163 Riverview Ave, Waltham, MA last sell?

163 Riverview Ave, Waltham, MA last sold on Feb 27, 1979, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 163 Riverview Ave, Waltham, MA?

163 Riverview Ave, Waltham, MA is assigned to Henry Whittemore 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 163 Riverview Ave, Waltham, MA compare to other homes in Waltham 02453?

Among the 6,296 homes in Waltham 02453, it is worth more than 80% of them ($956,355 against a typical $798,446) and its lot is bigger than 93% of them (0.37 ac against a typical 0.15 ac). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 67% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 163 Riverview Ave, Waltham, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 163 Riverview Ave, Waltham, MA was $4,568. The county assessed it at $465,200.

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