This spacious Cape style home offers much more than you can imagine! The original living room w wood burning fireplace welcomes you in and immediately you realized the living room is open to the kitchen that was renovated approx. 20 years ago. The kitchen offers abundant solid wood cabinetry and abundant granite counter space including a large peninsula. Off the rear of the kitchen is a Great Room addition with sliders to the large deck and even more large fenced rear yard. Two big bedrooms are on 2nd floor along with a full bath with shower and 2 good sized bedrooms on the first floor along with another full bath. Part of the basement was finished decades ago and offers great bonus play/hangout out space including a wood burning stove and door to the rear yard. Much desired Waltham Highlands location just a couple minute stroll to Prospect Hill Park with walking/hiking trails. OPEN HOUSES SAT & SUN Nov 23 & 24 from 11:30-1pm.
Sold for $819,000
$819,000
15 James St, Waltham, MA 02451
4beds
2,264sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
7,620 Square Feet Lot
$845,700 Zestimate®
$362/sqft
$4,674 Estimated rent
Home value
$845,700
$778,000 - $922,000
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Wood burning fireplaceWood burning stoveGreat room additionLarge peninsulaSolid wood cabinetryFenced rear yardAbundant granite counter space
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Listed by:
Michaela Hellman 617-259-5630,
Redfin Corp. 617-340-7803
Bought with:
Lexi Crivon
Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73314299
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
- Level: First
Bedroom 4
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
- Level: First
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Flooring - Wood, Open Floorplan, Slider
- Level: First
Family room
- Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Vinyl, Exterior Access
- Level: Basement
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Open Floorplan, Stainless Steel Appliances, Lighting - Pendant
- Level: First
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Open Floorplan
- Level: First
Heating
- Baseboard, Hot Water, Oil
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater, Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, Oven
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Flooring: Wood, Tile
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry,Concrete
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,264
- Total interior livable area: 2,264 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem, Paved
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Deck, Patio, Storage
Lot
- Size: 7,620 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: M:049 B:014 L:0003,833355
- Zoning: 1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Public School
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Waltham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $362/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $699,400
- Annual tax amount: $6,742
- Date on market: 12/29/2025
- Exclusions: Dehumidifier In Basement.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/28/2025 | Sold | $819,000-3.5%$362/sqft |
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| 12/12/2024 | Contingent | $849,000$375/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73314299 Report a problem | ||
| 12/6/2024 | Price change | $849,000-3%$375/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73314299 Report a problem | ||
| 11/20/2024 | Listed for sale | $875,000+113.4%$386/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73314299 Report a problem | ||
| 5/22/2006 | Sold | $410,000-7.7%$181/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 12/18/2001 | Sold | $444,000+16.9%$196/sqft |
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| 6/30/2000 | Sold | $379,900$168/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,899 +2.3% | $702,500 +0.4% |
| 2024 | $6,742 +0.7% | $699,400 +7.8% |
| 2023 | $6,695 -1% | $648,700 +6.9% |
| 2022 | $6,763 +6.1% | $607,100 +7.8% |
| 2021 | $6,375 +2% | $563,200 +7.7% |
| 2020 | $6,247 -0.4% | $522,800 +5.6% |
| 2019 | $6,269 +8.6% | $495,200 +8.1% |
| 2018 | $5,774 +5.9% | $457,900 +5.5% |
| 2017 | $5,450 +4.4% | $433,900 +1.8% |
| 2016 | $5,218 +4% | $426,300 +11.5% |
| 2015 | $5,018 +1.8% | $382,200 +4.1% |
| 2014 | $4,930 -0.2% | $367,100 +0.3% |
| 2013 | $4,939 +1.1% | $366,100 |
| 2012 | $4,887 +2% | $366,100 |
| 2011 | $4,792 +1.3% | $366,100 -3% |
| 2010 | $4,731 +6.8% | $377,300 -3.7% |
| 2009 | $4,428 +4.8% | $391,900 -2.2% |
| 2008 | $4,227 +2.8% | $400,700 -2.8% |
| 2007 | $4,112 +5.5% | $412,400 +9.3% |
| 2006 | $3,898 +8.7% | $377,300 +4% |
| 2005 | $3,587 +7.4% | $362,700 |
| 2004 | $3,340 -2.8% | $362,700 +2.1% |
| 2003 | $3,436 +11.2% | $355,300 +20.4% |
| 2002 | $3,091 +19.3% | $295,200 +33.4% |
| 2000 | $2,591 -0.2% | $221,300 +8.6% |
| 1999 | $2,596 | $203,800 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 02451
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Thomas R Plympton Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 8/10John F Kennedy Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 4/10Waltham Sr High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Plympton Es
- Middle: Kennedy Ms
- High: Waltham Hs
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Massachusetts
- Middlesex County
- Waltham
- 02451
- 15 James St
