Dimensions10 x 8
LevelSecond
26 Friend St, Waltham MA 02453
Waltham, MA 02453
$475,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$489,900
Final Sale Price:
$475,000
Difference:
$14,900 (-3.0%)
Performance Metrics
97.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
89
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$622
Sale $/sq ft:
$603
This property sold for $603 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 3.0% below the original asking price.
The property spent 89 days on market before selling.
Nearby Sales Comparison
Based on 8 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days
This Property
$603/sq ft
Area Median
$213/sq ft
Difference
+183.2%
This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.
About this home
Opportunity Knocks! Desirable Newton Line. Quiet Residential Street. Enclosed 25 x 9 porch off the kitchen. Beautiful level rear yard ideal for entertaining, gardening, relaxing and more. This charming 5 room 3 bedroom 1.5 bath home has been in the family for 70+ years. Home needs some updating and cosmetics while providing a buyer an opportunity to personalize the home. Conveniently located near Waltham's popular Moody St, Restaurants, shopping, walking - bike trail, Bentley and Brandeis University and public transportation.
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Property History
Market Insights
3%
Price Range
19
Total Days on Market
Property Timeline
Sold
Dec 7, 2023
$475,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 19
Listed for Sale
May 23, 2023
$489,900
Original listing
Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Waltham
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/07/2023 | ✓ Sold | $475,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 05/23/2023 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $489,900 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,206 | $472,000 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$2,206
Tax Year 2023
Assessed Value
$472,000
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
None
Appliances
Water Heater
Fireplace
None
Basement
Full
Laundry
In Basement
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
Frame
Architecture
Colonial
Roof
Shingle
Features
Porch - Enclosed
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Porch - Enclosed
Parking
Features
Off Street
Total Spaces
3
Utilities
Electric
Fuses
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
None
Financial
Annual Tax
$2,206
Assessed Value
$472,000
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Taxes Include Residential Exemption
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
None
County
Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
19 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1930
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
788 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Dimensions12 x 12
LevelSecond
Dimensions14 x 14
LevelFirst
Dimensions14 x 10
LevelFirst
Dimensions20 x 8
LevelFirst
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchPorch - Enclosed
Room Markers
KKitchen (1)
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Appliances:
Water Heater
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
Full
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 - Enclosed
Patio & Porch:
Porch - Enclosed
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Level
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Total Parking Spaces:
3
Parking Features:
Off Street
Nearby Schools
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
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
Rising School
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
Rising School
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
Rising School
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
Rising School
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
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades K-05
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
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
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
Rising School
Career Tech Programs
College Ready Curriculum
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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Neighborhood
26 Friend St, Waltham MA 02453
Waltham, MA 02453
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Charles Smerlas
Listing Office
Coldwell Banker Realty - Waltham
Office Phone
781-893-0808
Agent MLS ID
BB301859
Office MLS ID
AN6239
Listing Data Updated
Dec 9, 2023 12:46 PM EST
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