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254 River St # 254, Waltham MA 02453

Waltham, MA 02453
$2,900
$2,700/mo
2
Beds
1
Baths
800
Sq Ft
5,227
Lot Sq Ft
40
Days on Market
Active Price Drop -$200 Listed Jun 11, 2026 • MLS# 73534299 Copied! • Updated Jul 19, 2026

About this home

Spacious 2-bedroom apartment overlooking the Charles River. Newly remodeled with refinished hardwood flooring, updated LED lighting, and modern black finishes throughout. Updated kitchen features refinished cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances (full-size french door refrigerator, gas stove, dishwasher) Updated bathroom has new stone look flooring, freshly reglazed tub and tile, with all new bath hardware and lighting. Unit comes with private laundry in the basement, private rear deck, living room, and two good sized bedrooms. Off-street parking may be available for additional rent. No dogs, please. Cats allowed (up to 2 per apartment) Pet rent is $25.00 per pet monthly. Located just minutes from Moody St & Waltham Center! Also close to a number of universities, including Bentley University, University of Massachusetts College of Agriculture, and Brandeis University. Easy access to shops, restaurants, commuter rail to Boston, buses, Mass Pike, Route 128, and I-95.

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Property History

Market Insights

4
Price Changes
6.9%
Price Range

Property Timeline

Price Reduced
Jul 15, 2026
$2,700 $50 (-1.82%)
From $2,750 to $2,700 (-1.8%)
Price Reduced
Jul 10, 2026
$2,750 $50 (-1.79%)
From $2,800 to $2,750 (-1.8%)
Price Reduced
Jul 2, 2026
$2,800 $50 (-1.75%)
From $2,850 to $2,800 (-1.8%)
Price Reduced
Jun 26, 2026
$2,850 $50 (-1.72%)
From $2,900 to $2,850 (-1.7%)
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Listed for Sale
Jun 11, 2026
$2,900
Original listing
Agent: Obadiah Arthur Office: Thomas N. Margulis

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
Tax history not available

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Lease
Style Apartment
Living Area 800 sq ft
Lot Size 5,227 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 5

Rental Details

Available Jul 1, 2026
Lease Term Term of Rental(12)
Rent Includes Laundry Facilities
Security Deposit $2,700
Required First MonthDepositReferencesInsurance
Pets Yes w/ Restrictions
Pet Policy Dogs OKCats OKRestrictions Apply
Heating None
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Basement None
Laundry In Unit
Features None
Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features None

Utilities

Electric None
Water None
Sewer None
Gas None
Other None

Building & Pet Policy

Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Unit/Building 254
Sq Ft Source Owner
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 38 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Apartment
Listing Type
For Rent
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
800 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Entry Level
1

Room Details

Other Floor

Bathroom1
Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bedroom3
Dining Room
Kitchen
Bathroom2
Bedroom2
Living Room
Bathroom3
Master Bedroom
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom

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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

10 schools
The Lumen Academy
0.6 mi
Grades PK-08
Milestones Day School
2.2 mi
Grades 02-12
Our Lady's Academy
2.6 mi
Grades PK-08
B
Henry Whittemore Elementary School
0.5 mi | #357 of 824 | Score: 49.0
Improved 144 spots from last year
-9.2 below state avg
372 students Moderate
Rising School
Grades K-05
B+
James Fitzgerald Elementary School
1.0 mi | #270 of 824 | Score: 51.8
Improved 2 spots from last year
-6.4 below state avg
350 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
B+
Thomas R Plympton Elementary School
1.1 mi | #303 of 824 | Score: 50.8
Improved 344 spots from last year
-7.4 below state avg
357 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades K-05
B-
William F. Stanley Elementary School
1.4 mi | #420 of 824 | Score: 47.2
Improved 49 spots from last year
-11.1 below state avg
381 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
B-
Dual Language School
1.5 mi | #433 of 824 | Score: 46.6
Dropped 101 spots from last year
-11.6 below state avg
222 students Moderate
Grades K-05
B
Northeast Elementary School
2.1 mi | #352 of 824 | Score: 49.1
Improved 255 spots from last year
-9.1 below state avg
527 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
A-
Douglas MacArthur Elementary School
2.5 mi | #185 of 824 | Score: 55.9
Improved 213 spots from last year
-2.3 below state avg
475 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades K-05
M

Middle Schools

2 schools
B
John W. McDevitt Middle School
0.6 mi | #160 of 352 | Score: 43.8
Dropped 17 spots from last year
-14.4 below state avg
618 students Diverse
Grades 06-08
A-
John F Kennedy Middle School
0.9 mi | #94 of 352 | Score: 50.3
Improved 34 spots from last year
-7.9 below state avg
635 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

4 schools
B-
Waltham Senior High School
0.9 mi | #179 of 346 | Score: 53.0
Improved 59 spots from last year
-5.2 below state avg
1,791 students Diverse
21 sports • 1,802 athletes
Early College Program Rising School Career Tech Programs College Ready Curriculum
Grades 09-12
Chapel Hill Chauncy Hall School
1.3 mi
Grades 09-12
Waltham Valor High School
1.5 mi
49 students Less Diverse
Grades 09-12
Gann Academy-The New Jewish High School
1.8 mi
Grades 09-12
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254 River St # 254, Waltham MA 02453

Waltham, MA 02453

Listing Information

Listing Agent Obadiah Arthur
Listing Office Thomas N. Margulis
Office Phone 617-625-8315
Agent MLS ID CN211560
Office MLS ID AN8219
Listing Data Updated Jul 19, 2026 3:06 AM 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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