Opportunity Knocks! Desirable Newton Line. Quiet Residential Street. Enclosed 25 x 9 porch off the kitchen. Beautiful level rear yard ideal for entertaining, gardening, relaxing and more. This charming 5 room 3 bedroom 1.5 bath home has been in the family for 70+ years. Home needs some updating and cosmetics while providing a buyer an opportunity to personalize the home. Conveniently located near Waltham's popular Moody St, Restaurants, shopping, walking - bike trail, Bentley and Brandeis University and public transportation.
Sold for $475,000
$475,000
26 Friend St, Waltham, MA 02453
3beds
788sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1930
5,502 Square Feet Lot
$494,400 Zestimate®
$603/sqft
$3,042 Estimated rent
Home value
$494,400
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Charles Smerlas 617-312-8600,
Coldwell Banker Realty - Waltham 781-893-0808
Bought with:
Charles Smerlas
Coldwell Banker Realty - Waltham
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73115357
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
- Area: 160
- Dimensions: 20 x 8
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 80
- Dimensions: 10 x 8
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 196
- Dimensions: 14 x 14
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 140
- Dimensions: 14 x 10
Heating
- Baseboard, Oil
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 788
- Total interior livable area: 788 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Off Street
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch - Enclosed
- Exterior features: Porch - Enclosed
Lot
- Size: 5,502 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 840410
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1930
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Fuses
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, University
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Waltham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $603/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $472,000
- Annual tax amount: $2,206
- Date on market: 9/10/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/20/2026 | Listing removed | $499,900$634/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73466031 Report a problem | ||
| 4/17/2026 | Contingent | $499,900$634/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73466031 Report a problem | ||
| 4/16/2026 | Price change | $499,900-9.1%$634/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73466031 Report a problem | ||
| 3/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $549,900$698/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73466031 Report a problem | ||
| 1/10/2026 | Contingent | $549,900$698/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73466031 Report a problem | ||
| 1/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $549,900+12.2%$698/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73466031 Report a problem | ||
| 1/24/2025 | Listing removed | $490,000$622/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73303104 Report a problem | ||
| 12/7/2024 | Price change | $490,000-1.8%$622/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73302975 Report a problem | ||
| 11/11/2024 | Price change | $499,000-2.2%$633/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73303104 Report a problem | ||
| 11/1/2024 | Price change | $510,000-2.9%$647/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73302975 Report a problem | ||
| 10/16/2024 | Listed for sale | $525,000-6.2%$666/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73302975 Report a problem | ||
| 10/11/2024 | Listing removed | $559,900$711/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73288568 Report a problem | ||
| 9/29/2024 | Price change | $559,900-5.1%$711/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73288568 Report a problem | ||
| 9/11/2024 | Listed for sale | $589,900+9.4%$749/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73288568 Report a problem | ||
| 8/28/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: MLS PIN #73275610 Report a problem | ||
| 8/26/2024 | Price change | $539,000-15.6%$684/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73275610 Report a problem | ||
| 8/8/2024 | Listed for sale | $639,000-8.6%$811/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73275610 Report a problem | ||
| 1/10/2024 | Listing removed | $699,000$887/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73191406 Report a problem | ||
| 1/7/2024 | Listed for sale | $699,000+47.2%$887/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73191406 Report a problem | ||
| 12/7/2023 | Sold | $475,000-3%$603/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73115357 Report a problem | ||
| 5/23/2023 | Listed for sale | $489,900$622/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73115357 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,113 +2.3% | $520,700 +0.4% |
| 2024 | $5,000 +2.6% | $518,700 +9.9% |
| 2023 | $4,871 -0.9% | $472,000 +6.9% |
| 2022 | $4,917 +7.8% | $441,400 +9.5% |
| 2021 | $4,562 -0.4% | $403,000 +5.1% |
| 2020 | $4,580 +3.3% | $383,300 +9.4% |
| 2019 | $4,435 +8.5% | $350,300 +8.1% |
| 2018 | $4,086 +7.5% | $324,000 +7% |
| 2017 | $3,802 +11.8% | $302,700 +8.9% |
| 2016 | $3,401 -5.6% | $277,900 +1.3% |
| 2015 | $3,602 +3.1% | $274,300 +5.5% |
| 2014 | $3,493 +5.2% | $260,100 +5.7% |
| 2013 | $3,319 +1.1% | $246,000 |
| 2012 | $3,284 +2% | $246,000 |
| 2011 | $3,220 -5.2% | $246,000 -9.2% |
| 2010 | $3,396 +2.1% | $270,800 -8% |
| 2009 | $3,326 +5.3% | $294,300 -1.7% |
| 2008 | $3,160 +2.3% | $299,500 -3.3% |
| 2007 | $3,088 +3.3% | $309,700 +7.1% |
| 2006 | $2,988 +9.3% | $289,300 +4.6% |
| 2005 | $2,735 +7.4% | $276,500 |
| 2004 | $2,547 +7.3% | $276,500 +12.7% |
| 2003 | $2,373 +3% | $245,400 +11.5% |
| 2002 | $2,304 +43.3% | $220,100 +60.3% |
| 2000 | $1,608 +7.4% | $137,300 +16.9% |
| 1999 | $1,497 | $117,500 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 02453
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Henry Whittemore Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 7/10John W. McDevitt Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 4/10Waltham Sr High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Whittemore
- Middle: Mcdebitt
- High: Waltham
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
- 26 Friend St
