79 Francis St # 1, Waltham MA 02451

Waltham, MA 02451
$4,000/mo
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,733
Sq Ft
0
Lot Sq Ft
1910
Year Built
2
Parking
32
Days on Market
Lease Pending Listed Jul 3, 2026 • MLS# 73544550 Copied! • Updated Aug 5, 2026

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About this home

WELCOME HOME TO WALTHAM! Tucked on a quiet, dead-end street, this townhouse offers over 1,700 sq ft across three sun-drenched floors. Open-concept living/dining room with recessed lighting and lots of natural light. Eat-in kitchen showstopper with island, granite counters, stainless fridge, stove, dishwasher & microwave, generous cabinetry, recessed and pendant lighting. First floor also has laundry room with side-by-side washer & dryer, good-sized mudroom to back porch and parking, and a half bath. Second floor offers two large bedrooms and a full bath with ceramic flooring. Third floor is a private retreat: master bedroom with cathedral ceiling, skylights, ceiling fan, plus ensuite bath with walk-in shower and ceramic floors. Central A/C, Nest Thermostat, gleaming wood floors throughout. Electricity included thanks to solar panels! Great access to Main St., Hannaford Supermarket, local restaurants, and quick drive to Waltham Commuter Rail with Boston access in under 30 minutes!

Property History

Market Insights

Property Timeline

Lease Pending
Aug 5, 2026
Lease pending
🏠
Listed for Rent
Jul 3, 2026
$4,000
Original listing
Agent: Thomas O'Connor Office: Conway - West Roxbury

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
Tax history not available

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Lease
Style Attached (Townhouse/Rowhouse/Duplex)
Year Built 1910
Living Area 1,733 sq ft
Lot Size 0.00
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 6

Rental Details

Available Sep 1, 2026
Lease Term Lease Terms(Fixed),Term of Rental(12)
Rent Includes Electricity, Water, Sewer
Security Deposit $4,000
Required First MonthDepositReferencesInsurance
Pets Yes w/ Restrictions
Pet Policy Dogs OKCats OKRestrictions Apply
Heating Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling None
Flooring Wood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace Master Bedroom
Fireplaces 1
Basement None
Laundry Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Sink, First Floor, In Unit
Features Entrance Foyer
Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features Porch
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch
Features None
Total Spaces 2

Utilities

Electric None
Water None
Sewer None
Gas None
Other None

Building & Pet Policy

HOA Yes
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Unit/Building 1
Sq Ft Source Other
Sq Ft Disclosures Three Living levels with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths...Off Street parking and close to shopping & Train
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 33 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Attached (Townhouse/Rowhouse/Duplex)
Listing Type
Lease Pending
Year Built
1910
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,733 sq ft
Total Rooms
6
Entry Level
3

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Entrance Foyer
Windows:
Basement:
Laundry: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Sink, First Floor, In Unit
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1910
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling:
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Sewer:
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features:

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Master Bedroom
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, T-Station
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
Milestones Day School
1.2 mi
Grades 02-12
The Lumen Academy
1.6 mi
Grades PK-08
Our Lady's Academy
2.2 mi
Grades PK-08
B+
Thomas R Plympton Elementary School
0.3 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
0.9 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
Henry Whittemore Elementary School
1.3 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-
Dual Language School
1.3 mi | #433 of 824 | Score: 46.6
Dropped 101 spots from last year
-11.6 below state avg
222 students Moderate
Grades K-05
A-
Douglas MacArthur Elementary School
1.7 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
B+
James Fitzgerald Elementary School
1.8 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
Northeast Elementary School
2.0 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
M

Middle Schools

2 schools
A-
John F Kennedy Middle School
0.5 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
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
H

High Schools

4 schools
B-
Waltham Senior High School
0.5 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
0.8 mi
Grades 09-12
Waltham Valor High School
1.3 mi
49 students Less Diverse
Grades 09-12
Gann Academy-The New Jewish High School
2.0 mi
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood

79 Francis St # 1, Waltham MA 02451

Waltham, MA 02451

Listing Information

Listing Agent Thomas O'Connor
Listing Office Conway - West Roxbury
Office Phone 617-469-9200
Agent MLS ID BB801267
Office MLS ID BB1494
Listing Data Updated Aug 5, 2026 4:37 PM 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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