188 River St # 188, Waltham MA 02453

Waltham, MA 02453
$295,000
1
Beds
1
Baths
445
Sq Ft
$663
Price/Sq Ft
1983
Year Built
1
Parking
3
Days on Market
Sold 2025 Listed Sep 16, 2025 • MLS# 73431429 Copied! • Updated Oct 28, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $285,000
Final Sale Price: $295,000
Difference: +$10,000 (+3.5%)
Performance Metrics
103.5%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
3
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $640
Sale $/sq ft: $663
This property sold for $663 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 3.5% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 3 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

About this home

OPEN HOUSE CANCELLED -- OFFER ACCEPTEDUpdated corner unit in desirable Carolina Courts along the Charles River, offering both comfort and convenience. Enjoy strolls on the Reservation Trail, summer days at DCR Connors Pool, and nearby shopping at Shaw’s Plaza. Just minutes to Moody Street’s vibrant restaurants, bars, and shops, plus easy access to Bentley and Brandeis. An excellent commuter location with MBTA buses, commuter rail, and major routes (Rtes 20, 128/I-95, Mass Pike) all close by. This bright 1-bedroom, 1-bath condo features an open layout with hardwood floors, recessed lighting, ceiling fans, and fresh paint. The modern kitchen includes granite counters, maple cabinetry, and stainless appliances. Spacious bedroom with large closets and built-in organizers, plus an updated bath with elegant vanity. In-building laundry, extra storage, 1 parking space + guest parking. Pet-friendly!

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

3.4%
Price Range
4
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

✓
Sold
Oct 28, 2025
$295,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 4
🏠
Listed for Sale
Sep 16, 2025
$285,000
Original listing
Agent: Olivia Brown Office: Keller Williams Realty

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $2,371 $241,400

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$2,371
Tax Year 2025
HOA Fee
$391
Monthly
Assessed Value
$241,400

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1983
Living Area 445 sq ft
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 3

Interior

Heating Baseboard
Cooling None
Flooring Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement Y
Laundry In Basement, Common Area, In Building
Features None

Exterior

Construction Brick
Architecture None
Roof Shingle
Features Garden
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features Off Street
Total Spaces 1
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range
Annual Tax $2,371
Assessed Value $241,400

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $391 Monthly
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance, Snow Removal, Trash
Amenities Hot Water
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Garden"]
Unit/Building 188
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents Master Deed, Rules & Regs (2)
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 4 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1983
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
445 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Stories
3
Entry Level
1
Main Level Bedrooms
1

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Y
Laundry: In Basement, Common Area, In Building
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1983
Structure Type: Garden
Exterior Materials: Brick
Roof: Shingle
Foundation:
Stories: 3

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Baseboard
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Garden
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Off Street
School District
Waltham School District local
B+
✓ School Safety 2024-25
2.3% Average
2.2% Suspensions 1.4% In-School 0.1% Emergency
↓ 3.2% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

3 schools
Atrium School
0.5 mi
Grades K-06
B
Henry Whittemore Elementary School
0.5 mi | #353 of 825 | Score: 48.9
Improved 148 spots from last year
-9.3 below state avg
355 students Moderate
Rising School
Grades K-05
The Lumen Academy
0.6 mi
Grades PK-08
M

Middle Schools

3 schools
B
John W. McDevitt Middle School
0.8 mi | #160 of 352 | Score: 43.8
Dropped 17 spots from last year
-14.4 below state avg
604 students Diverse
Grades 06-08
A+
F.A. Day Middle School
1.0 mi | #13 of 352 | Score: 63.2
Improved 38 spots from last year
+5 above state avg
830 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
A-
John F Kennedy Middle School
1.1 mi | #95 of 352 | Score: 50.3
Improved 33 spots from last year
-8 below state avg
645 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
B-
Waltham Senior High School
1.1 mi | #181 of 346 | Score: 53.6
Improved 57 spots from last year
-4.6 below state avg
1,784 students Diverse
21 sports • 1,802 athletes
Strong AP Program Early College Program Rising School Career Tech Programs
Grades 09-12
Chapel Hill Chauncy Hall School
1.4 mi
Grades 09-12
B+
Watertown High School
1.5 mi | #107 of 346 | Score: 60.1
Improved 123 spots from last year
+1.9 above state avg
728 students Diverse
18 sports • 1,578 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Career Tech Programs
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood

188 River St # 188, Waltham MA 02453

Waltham, MA 02453

Listing Information

Listing Agent Olivia Brown
Listing Office Keller Williams Realty
Office Phone 617-969-9000
Agent MLS ID CN203781
Office MLS ID BB5962
Listing Data Updated Oct 28, 2025 5:00 PM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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