74 Bowdoin Ave, Waltham MA 02451

Waltham, MA 02451
$569,995
Est. $3,570/month
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4
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,044
Sq Ft
$546
Price/Sq Ft
0.08
Acres
1950
Year Built
2
Parking
New today
Time on Market
For Sale Listed Oct 22, 2026 • MLS# 73594348 Copied! • Updated Oct 23, 2026

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About this home

Welcome to 74 Bowdoin Avenue! Lovingly owned by the same family for decades, this charming four-bedroom, 1.5-bath home is ready for its next chapter! Freshly painted and featuring beautiful hardwood floors and clean carpeting, this inviting home offers a wonderful opportunity to add your personal touch and make it truly your own. The basement provides a washer and dryer, abundant storage space, and convenient access to the backyard. Step outside and imagine summer barbecues, family games, or peaceful afternoons relaxing with a good book in your own outdoor retreat. Ideally situated in the desirable Lakeview neighborhood, this home offers easy access to local shopping, dining, Newton Wellesley Hospital, Bentley University, and Brandeis University. A playground, recreational spaces, and Waltham Schools are a short distance away. Commuters will appreciate the convenient access to major routes, making travel in multiple directions a breeze.Whether you're searching for a place to call home or an opportunity to build equity and create something special, 74 Bowdoin Avenue is full of potential! With its inviting spaces, generous bedroom count, and convenient location, this is an exciting opportunity to bring your vision to life and make this home your own. Don't miss the possibilities!

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Price & Status History

Property Timeline

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Listed for Sale
Oct 23, 2026
$569,995
Original listing
Agent: Candice Pagliarulo Hodgson Office: Lyv Realty

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $5,854 $567,200

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$5,854
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$567,200

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1950
Living Area 1,044 sq ft
Lot Size 0.08 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Oil
Cooling None
Flooring Tile, Hardwood
Appliances Range
Fireplace None
Basement Full, Bulkhead, Unfinished
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Cape
Roof Shingle
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces 2
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $5,854
Assessed Value $567,200
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Down Payment Resource Eligible
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures Sellers Have Not Lived In The Home For Many Years.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 1 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1950
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,044 sq ft
Total Rooms
6

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Appliances: Range
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Full, Bulkhead, Unfinished
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Cape
Year Built: 1950
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Block

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Forced Air, Oil
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
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Lot Features: Level
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Paved Drive, 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

10 schools
Our Lady's Academy
0.7 mi
Grades PK-08
Milestones Day School
0.9 mi
Grades 02-12
The Lumen Academy
2.3 mi
Grades PK-08
A-
Douglas MacArthur Elementary School
0.4 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
B
Dual Language School
0.9 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
0.9 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
B+
Thomas R Plympton Elementary School
1.4 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
2.3 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
William F. Stanley Elementary School
2.5 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
Henry Whittemore Elementary School
2.7 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
M

Middle Schools

2 schools
A-
John F Kennedy Middle School
1.5 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
B
John W. McDevitt Middle School
1.7 mi | #160 of 352 | Score: 43.8
Dropped 17 spots from last year
-14.4 below state avg
604 students Diverse
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

4 schools
Waltham Valor High School
0.9 mi
47 students Less Diverse
Grades 09-12
Chapel Hill Chauncy Hall School
1.1 mi
Grades 09-12
Gann Academy-The New Jewish High School
1.5 mi
Grades 09-12
B-
Waltham Senior High School
1.5 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
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74 Bowdoin Ave, Waltham MA 02451

Waltham, MA 02451

Listing Information

Listing Agent Candice Pagliarulo Hodgson
Listing Office Lyv Realty
Office Phone 978-533-8000
Agent MLS ID NB111861
Office MLS ID AN6884
Listing Data Updated Oct 23, 2026 3:30 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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