This charming home offers 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and a versatile bonus room ideal for a den or home office. Owned and lovingly cared for by the same family for over 60 years, the property is located at 249 Lake Street in the vibrant city of Waltham. Featuring enduring character and solid bones, this home is ideal as a starter property or for those looking to downsize without sacrificing comfort or functionality. Natural light fills the living areas, creating a warm and inviting space for everyday living. Enjoy the benefits of low taxes, the highly desirable MacArthur School District, and a convenient location just three minutes from the highway. Just steps away, a nearby recreational park offers a basketball court, playground, water park, baseball fields, and a walking path. Hardy Pond is also within walking distance, providing opportunities for fishing, boating, skating, and scenic enjoyment for nature lovers. Don’t miss the opportunity to own a great home in a prime location!
Sold for $465,000
$465,000
249 Lake St, Waltham, MA 02451
2beds
792sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
3,196 Square Feet Lot
$471,300 Zestimate®
$587/sqft
$2,789 Estimated rent
Home value
$471,300
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Listed by:
John McCue 339-222-2419,
Unlock Real Estate 781-790-3605
Bought with:
John McCue
Return Realty Group, Inc.
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73428406
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Hardwood
- Windows: Screens
- Basement: Full,Bulkhead,Concrete
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 792
- Total interior livable area: 792 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 792
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Shared Driveway, Off Street, Paved
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters, Screens, Fenced Yard, Garden
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
Lot
- Size: 3,196 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot, Easements, Level
Details
- Parcel number: R022 005 0015,828856
- Zoning: RES
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Waltham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $587/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $473,700
- Annual tax amount: $1,700
- Date on market: 10/7/2025
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/12/2026 | Sold | $465,000-7%$587/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73428406 Report a problem | ||
| 9/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $499,900$631/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73428406 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,652 +5.8% | $473,700 +3.8% |
| 2024 | $4,398 +1% | $456,200 +8.1% |
| 2023 | $4,355 +0.2% | $422,000 +8.1% |
| 2022 | $4,347 +1.5% | $390,200 +3.1% |
| 2021 | $4,283 +1% | $378,400 +6.6% |
| 2020 | $4,242 +2.8% | $355,000 +9% |
| 2019 | $4,125 +10% | $325,800 +9.5% |
| 2018 | $3,751 +7.3% | $297,500 +6.9% |
| 2017 | $3,495 +7.5% | $278,300 +4.7% |
| 2016 | $3,252 -0.6% | $265,700 +6.6% |
| 2015 | $3,272 +1.8% | $249,200 +4.1% |
| 2014 | $3,214 +1.2% | $239,300 +1.7% |
| 2013 | $3,176 +0.1% | $235,400 -0.9% |
| 2012 | $3,172 +2% | $237,600 |
| 2011 | $3,110 -3.7% | $237,600 -7.7% |
| 2010 | $3,229 +14.3% | $257,500 +3% |
| 2009 | $2,824 +5.1% | $249,900 -1.8% |
| 2008 | $2,686 +2.4% | $254,600 -3.2% |
| 2007 | $2,622 +1.4% | $263,000 +5.1% |
| 2006 | $2,585 +11.8% | $250,200 +7% |
| 2005 | $2,312 +7.4% | $233,800 |
| 2004 | $2,153 +3.9% | $233,800 +9.1% |
| 2003 | $2,072 +2.6% | $214,300 +11.1% |
| 2002 | $2,020 +24.1% | $192,900 +38.8% |
| 2000 | $1,628 +6.2% | $139,000 +15.5% |
| 1999 | $1,533 | $120,300 |
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Neighborhood: 02451
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GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Douglas Macarthur Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 8/10John F Kennedy Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 4/10Waltham Sr High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Macarthur
- Middle: Kennedy
- 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
- 02451
- 249 Lake St
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