Your chance to own in the Cedarwood neighborhood, one of the best neighborhoods in Waltham. This 2 bedroom 1.5 bath ranch-style home boasts a large lot surrounded by beautiful homes. The main level has a lovely fireplaced living room, cozy kitchen, four season sunroom, two bedrooms and one full bath. Beautiful views from the kitchen and sunroom. Basement has loads of potential with a convenient walk-out to the back yard. Needs some work but this home could become your forever home with a little TLC. One car garage with space for another in the driveway. Easy walk to Cedarwood Park. Waltham has the best outdoor parks and trails of any community in Massachusetts, not to mention Waltham boasts state of the art Elementary, Middle and High School facilities, and the campuses of Brandeis and Bentley Universities. Bring your ideas. Sold as is.
Sold for $540,000
$540,000
159 Florence Rd, Waltham, MA 02453
2beds
1,160sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
8,072 Square Feet Lot
$834,100 Zestimate®
$466/sqft
$3,020 Estimated rent
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Listed by:
Gary J. Marchese 781-838-2440,
Marchese Realty Group 781-894-6248,
Gary J. Marchese 781-838-2440
Bought with:
Heather Aordkian
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73249866
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bathroom
- Features: No
Heating
- Baseboard, Oil
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Washer Hookup
Features
- Flooring: Laminate, Hardwood
- Windows: Storm Window(s)
- Basement: Finished,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,160
- Total interior livable area: 1,160 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Lot
- Size: 8,072 Square Feet
- Features: Sloped
Details
- Parcel number: M:066 B:001 L:0015,838570
- Zoning: RA
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone, Block
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range, Washer Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Public School, University
- Subdivision: Cedarwood
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Waltham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $466/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $638,600
- Annual tax amount: $6,156
- Date on market: 12/26/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/2/2024 | Sold | $540,000-10%$466/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73249866 Report a problem | ||
| 6/10/2024 | Listed for sale | $599,999$517/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73249866 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,374 +3.5% | $649,100 +1.6% |
| 2024 | $6,156 +1.3% | $638,600 +8.4% |
| 2023 | $6,078 -0.8% | $589,000 +7.1% |
| 2022 | $6,126 +0.8% | $549,900 +2.4% |
| 2021 | $6,077 +2.1% | $536,800 +7.8% |
| 2020 | $5,952 +3.2% | $498,100 +9.3% |
| 2019 | $5,770 +10.1% | $455,800 +9.7% |
| 2018 | $5,241 +6.7% | $415,600 +6.2% |
| 2017 | $4,913 +3.8% | $391,200 +1.2% |
| 2016 | $4,732 +3.7% | $386,600 +11.2% |
| 2015 | $4,564 -2.2% | $347,600 |
| 2014 | $4,668 +4.2% | $347,600 +4.7% |
| 2013 | $4,479 +1.1% | $332,000 |
| 2012 | $4,432 +2% | $332,000 |
| 2011 | $4,346 -0.8% | $332,000 -5% |
| 2010 | $4,383 +7% | $349,500 -3.6% |
| 2009 | $4,096 +5% | $362,500 -1.9% |
| 2008 | $3,900 +2.5% | $369,700 -3.1% |
| 2007 | $3,805 +2.1% | $381,600 +5.8% |
| 2006 | $3,726 +8.9% | $360,700 +4.3% |
| 2005 | $3,421 +7.4% | $345,900 |
| 2004 | $3,186 -3.2% | $345,900 +1.6% |
| 2003 | $3,291 +7.9% | $340,300 +16.8% |
| 2002 | $3,050 +19.6% | $291,300 +33.7% |
| 2000 | $2,550 0% | $217,800 +8.8% |
| 1999 | $2,551 | $200,200 |
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Neighborhood: 02453
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10William F. Stanley Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 7/10John W. McDevitt Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.8 mi
- 4/10Waltham Sr High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Stanley
- Middle: Mcdevitt
- High: Waltham High
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
- 02453
- 159 Florence Rd
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