For sale

Price cut: $53.9K (10/27)

$785,000

265 Temple Rd, Waltham, MA 02452

3beds

1,161sqft

$5,078/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1960

10,515 Square Feet Lot

$773,700 Zestimate^®

$676/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Central air conditioningModern eat-in kitchenCorner lotUpdated tiled bath

New Price Improvement! Sparkling clean beautifully maintained seven room, three bedroom Ranch on a corner lot off Forest Street close to Bentley University and Gann Academy. The inviting living room has a fireplace with bay window with view of the Boston skyline creating a wonderful open concept and dining space leading to a sun-filled den or home office. This home also features modern eat-in kitchen, updated tiled bath, central air conditioning, full partially finished basement with direct access to garage, newer heating and electrical. Nicely landscaped yard with privacy and a second driveway with easy access to back door. This move-in ready gem invites you to call it home sweet home.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Primary bedroom

Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Level: First
Area: 143
Dimensions: 13 x 11

Bedroom 2

Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Level: First
Area: 132
Dimensions: 12 x 11

Bedroom 3

Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Level: First
Area: 110
Dimensions: 11 x 10

Primary bathroom

Features: No

Dining room

Features: Flooring - Wood, Open Floorplan
Level: First
Area: 90
Dimensions: 10 x 9

Kitchen

Features: Flooring - Vinyl, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Gas Stove
Level: First
Area: 108
Dimensions: 12 x 9

Living room

Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Open Floorplan
Level: First
Area: 224
Dimensions: 16 x 14

Heating

Central, Baseboard, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer
Laundry: In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Features

Ceiling Fan(s), Closet - Linen, Den
Flooring: Vinyl, Bamboo, Hardwood, Flooring - Wood
Doors: Storm Door(s)
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Garage Access,Sump Pump
Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: Living Room

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,161
Total interior livable area: 1,161 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,161
Finished area below ground: 1,050

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Property

Parking

Total spaces: 4
Parking features: Under, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street
Attached garage spaces: 1
Uncovered spaces: 3

Accessibility

Accessibility features: No

Features

Exterior features: Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping
Has view: Yes
View description: City View(s)

Lot

Size: 10,515 Square Feet
Features: Corner Lot, Level

Details

Parcel number: 830626
Zoning: Res A3

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Ranch
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Frame
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1960

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Circuit Breakers
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, Park, Public School

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Waltham

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $676/sqft
Tax assessed value: $709,200
Annual tax amount: $7,319
Date on market: 10/15/2026

Estimated market value

$773,700

$735,000 - $812,000

$3,348/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
10/27/2026	Price change	$785,000-6.4%$676/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73591183 Report a problem
10/15/2026	Listed for sale	$838,858+299.5%$723/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73591183 Report a problem
12/29/1987	Sold	$210,000$181/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$6,559 +5.6%	$667,900 +3.7%
2024	$6,211 +1.4%	$644,300 +8.6%
2023	$6,124 +0.9%	$593,400 +8.9%
2022	$6,072 +0.3%	$545,100 +1.9%
2021	$6,053 +2.1%	$534,700 +7.8%
2020	$5,927 -0.4%	$496,000 +5.6%
2019	$5,948 +10%	$469,800 +9.5%
2018	$5,408 +7.5%	$428,900 +7.1%
2017	$5,030 +6.9%	$400,500 +4.2%
2016	$4,704 +4.1%	$384,300 +11.7%
2015	$4,519 +0.1%	$344,200 +2.4%
2014	$4,514 +3.4%	$336,100 +3.9%
2013	$4,364 +0.5%	$323,500 -0.5%
2012	$4,341 +2%	$325,200
2011	$4,257 +3.1%	$325,200 -1.2%
2010	$4,129 -2.5%	$329,300 -12.2%
2009	$4,236 +5.3%	$374,900 -1.7%
2008	$4,024 +2.3%	$381,400 -3.4%
2007	$3,935 -1.2%	$394,700 +2.3%
2006	$3,984 +6.7%	$385,700 +2.2%
2005	$3,733 +7.4%	$377,500
2004	$3,477 +1.6%	$377,500 +6.6%
2003	$3,423 +5.6%	$354,000 +14.4%
2002	$3,240 +22.5%	$309,500 +37%
2000	$2,645 +6.9%	$225,900 +16.3%
1999	$2,475	$194,300