53 Myrtle Street # 2, Waltham MA 02453

Waltham, MA 02453
$247,000
2
Beds
1
Baths
884
Sq Ft
$279
Price/Sq Ft
1890
Year Built
2
Parking
Condominium
Type
193
Days on Market
Sold 2011 Listed Jan 8, 2011 • MLS# 71176618 Copied! • Updated Aug 1, 2026

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $279,900
Final Sale Price: $247,000
Difference: $32,900 (-11.8%)
Performance Metrics
88.2%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
193
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $317
Sale $/sq ft: $279
This property sold for $279 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 11.8% below the original asking price.

At 193 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 25 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$279/sq ft
Area Median
$410/sq ft
Difference
32.0%

This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

About this home

OPEN HOUSE 7/17 2-3:30 This sunny and bright condo was totally gutted in the fall of 2009. Brand new HW floors, windows, heating system, C/A, and bathroom with subway tiles, eat-in kitchen w/ granite and SS appiances, great basement space & laundry room, exterior mudroom closet, two parking spots, plus shared patio and back yard for spring cookouts. Pet friendly- Just a skip to Moody Street, bus, shops, restaurants. Nothing to do but move in! All units owner occupied. A real beauty!

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

50.5%
Price Range
194
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73575160
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Sep 10, 2026
$499,000
MLS #73575160 - Active
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Sold
Aug 26, 2011
$247,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 194
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Listed for Sale
Jan 8, 2011
$249,799
Original listing
Agent: DelRose McShane Team Office: RE/MAX Leading Edge

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2011 $2,058 $235,100

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$2,058
Tax Year 2011
HOA Fee
$117
Per month
Assessed Value
$235,100

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1890
Living Area 884 sq ft
Stories 1
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Wood, Tile, Concrete
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement Y
Laundry In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof Shingle
Features Porch, Decorative Lighting
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch
Features Off Street, Deeded, Paved
Total Spaces 2
Electric 100 Amp Service
Water Public, City/town Water, City/town Sewer
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Annual Tax $2,058
Assessed Value $235,100

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $117
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Pets Yes w/ Restrictions
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures Taxes Reflect Owner Occupied Residential Exemption.
Possession None
Accepted Financing Contract
Structure Type ["Garden"]
Unit/Building 2
Sq Ft Source Master Deed
Sq Ft Disclosures includes lower level
Documents Master Deed, Unit Deed (2)
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 194 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1890
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
884 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
1

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Concrete
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Y
Laundry: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1890
Effective Year (Renovated): 2009
Structure Type: Garden
Exterior Materials:
Roof: Shingle
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 1
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water, City/Town Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch, Decorative Lighting
Patio & Porch: Porch
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Off Street, Deeded, Paved
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
1.3 mi
Grades PK-08
Milestones Day School
2.2 mi
Grades 02-12
Our Lady's Academy
3.0 mi
Grades PK-08
B
Henry Whittemore Elementary School
0.3 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
B
William F. Stanley Elementary School
0.8 mi | #412 of 825 | Score: 47.4
Improved 57 spots from last year
-10.8 below state avg
396 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
B+
Thomas R Plympton Elementary School
1.2 mi | #305 of 825 | Score: 50.7
Improved 342 spots from last year
-7.5 below state avg
335 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades K-05
B+
James Fitzgerald Elementary School
1.7 mi | #264 of 825 | Score: 51.9
Improved 8 spots from last year
-6.3 below state avg
352 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
B
Dual Language School
2.0 mi | #410 of 825 | Score: 47.5
Dropped 78 spots from last year
-10.7 below state avg
219 students Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
B
Northeast Elementary School
2.6 mi | #346 of 825 | Score: 49.1
Improved 261 spots from last year
-9.1 below state avg
477 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
A-
Douglas MacArthur Elementary School
2.7 mi | #174 of 825 | Score: 56.1
Improved 224 spots from last year
-2.1 below state avg
515 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
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
604 students Diverse
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

4 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
1.5 mi
Grades 09-12
Waltham Valor High School
2.0 mi
47 students Less Diverse
Grades 09-12
Gann Academy-The New Jewish High School
2.3 mi
Grades 09-12
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53 Myrtle Street # 2, Waltham MA 02453

Waltham, MA 02453

Listing Information

Listing Agent DelRose McShane Team
Listing Office RE/MAX Leading Edge
Office Phone 781-891-1600
Agent MLS ID TEAM0218
Office MLS ID AC1280
Listing Data Updated Aug 1, 2026 12:04 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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