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26 Friend Street, Waltham MA 02453

Waltham, MA 02453
$549,900
Est. $3,407/month
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
788
Sq Ft
$698
Price/Sq Ft
0.13
Acres
1930
Year Built
Single Family Residence
Type
17 hours 28 minutes
Time on Market
Active Listed Jan 7, 2026 • MLS# 73466031 Copied!

About this home

Attention developers or buyers looking to build or renovate their dream home! Opportunities await at this Southside single-family home in close proximity to the very desirable Newton line. Betterments have been made by the owner recently: the home has a new upgraded electrical system, offering 200 AMPS of electircal circut breakers and more, making this property one step closer on brining this charming home back to life! This flat lot (consisting of 5,769 Sq.Ft) is nestled on a quiet side street, in a quaint residential neighborhood. Nearby highlights include: access to the Charles River bike path (trials lead to Boston/offering an alternative commute), Waltham’s infamous Moody Street, shopping/restaurants, Bentley/Brandeis university’s & more! Utilities have been disconnected already with the intention to expedite the building opportunities/process this property has to offer. Your next project OR dream home awaits!

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1930
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
788 sq ft
Total Rooms
5

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1930
Living Area 788 sq ft
Lot Size 0.13 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 5

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Oil
Cooling None
Flooring Wood, Tile
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Basement Interior Entry, Unfinished
Laundry In Basement
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial
Roof Shingle
Features Porch - Screened, Patio, Fenced Yard, Garden
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced
Patio/Porch Screened, Patio

Parking

Features Off Street, Driveway
Total Spaces 2

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Gas Oven

Financial

Annual Tax $5,113
Assessed Value $520,700

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Interior Entry, Unfinished
Laundry: In Basement
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1930
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

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

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Patio, Fenced Yard, Garden
Patio & Porch: Screened, Patio
Fencing: Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Level
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Off Street, Driveway

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Neighborhood

26 Friend Street, Waltham MA 02453

Waltham, MA 02453

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Nearby Schools

School District
Waltham School District local
✓ 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
0.8 mi
Grades PK-08
Milestones Day School
2.4 mi
Grades 02-12
Our Lady's Academy
2.9 mi
Grades PK-08
B
Henry Whittemore Elementary School
0.3 mi | #357 of 824 | Score: 49.0
Improved 144 spots from last year
-9.2 below state avg
372 students Moderate
Grades K-05
B+
James Fitzgerald Elementary School
1.2 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-
William F. Stanley Elementary School
1.3 mi | #420 of 824 | Score: 47.2
Improved 49 spots from last year
-11.1 below state avg
381 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
B+
Thomas R Plympton Elementary School
1.4 mi | #303 of 824 | Score: 50.8
Improved 344 spots from last year
-7.4 below state avg
357 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades K-05
B-
Dual Language School
1.9 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
2.4 mi | #352 of 824 | Score: 49.1
Improved 255 spots from last year
-9.1 below state avg
527 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
A-
Douglas MacArthur Elementary School
2.8 mi | #185 of 824 | Score: 55.9
Improved 213 spots from last year
-2.3 below state avg
475 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades K-05
M

Middle Schools

2 schools
B
John W. McDevitt Middle School
0.9 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
1.2 mi | #94 of 352 | Score: 50.3
Improved 34 spots from last year
-7.9 below state avg
635 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

4 schools
B-
Waltham Senior High School
1.2 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 Career Tech Programs College Ready Curriculum Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
Chapel Hill Chauncy Hall School
1.6 mi
Grades 09-12
Waltham Valor High School
1.9 mi
49 students Less Diverse
Grades 09-12
Gann Academy-The New Jewish High School
2.1 mi
Grades 09-12
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Property History

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Previous Sales

Property Timeline

🏠
Listed for Sale
Jan 7, 2026
$549,900
Original listing
Agent: Leah & Maureen Realty Group Office: RE/MAX Preferred Properties
Previous Transaction - MLS #73115357
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Previously Sold
Dec 7, 2023
$475,000
MLS #73115357
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Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jan 7, 2026 New Listing Added $549,900 —
Dec 7, 2023 Sold $475,000 —

Market Statistics

Time on Market
17 hours 28 minutes
Price per Sq Ft
$698

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $5,113 $520,700

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$5,113
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$520,700

Listing Information

Listing Agent Leah & Maureen Realty Group
Listing Office RE/MAX Preferred Properties
Agent MLS ID TM333520
Office MLS ID AN4103
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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