A wonderful opportunity to own a spacious and beautifully maintained, expanded cape style, home on a corner lot near the Belmont line. A well-designed open floor plan includes an entry sunroom, oversized living room, and eat-in kitchen. A large bedroom and full bathroom complete the first floor. The upper floor offers three additional bedrooms and a second full bathroom. A generous sized yard, patio and two car garage. Home features many newer updates including new roof (2017) and vinyl, shingle siding (2020). Several oversized windows....creating a bright, sunny atmosphere. House has been lovingly maintained through the years. A wonderful home in one of Waltham's highly sought after neighborhoods!
Sold for $745,000
$745,000
38 Van Vechten St, Waltham, MA 02452
4beds
1,376sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1936
5,807 Square Feet Lot
$751,600 Zestimate®
$541/sqft
$4,201 Estimated rent
Home value
$751,600
$699,000 - $812,000
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Two car garageEat-in kitchenCorner lotEntry sunroomOpen floor planGenerous sized yard
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Glenna Gelineau 781-710-1749,
Gelineau & Associates, R.E. 781-894-4020,
Nicole Shanley 781-697-0288
Bought with:
Glenna Gelineau
Gelineau & Associates, R.E.
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73428633
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Cable Hookup
- Level: First
- Area: 180
- Dimensions: 18 x 10
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Cable Hookup
- Level: Second
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 18 x 8
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet
- Level: Second
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 12 x 10
Bedroom 4
- Features: Closet
- Level: Second
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 11 x 10
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
- Level: First
- Area: 35
- Dimensions: 7 x 5
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
- Level: Second
- Area: 45
- Dimensions: 9 x 5
Kitchen
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Exterior Access, Gas Stove
- Level: First
- Area: 165
- Dimensions: 15 x 11
Living room
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Cable Hookup, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan
- Level: First
- Area: 399
- Dimensions: 21 x 19
Heating
- Central, Baseboard, Oil
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Concrete,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,376
- Total interior livable area: 1,376 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,376
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Patio, Fenced Yard
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 5,807 sqft
- Features: Corner Lot, Level
Details
- Parcel number: 831778
- Zoning: RES
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1936
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 & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Public School, T-Station, University
Location
- Region: Waltham
- Subdivision: Belmont Line
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Contract
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/8/2025 | Sold | $745,000-0.7%$541/sqft |
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| 10/22/2025 | Contingent | $749,900$545/sqft |
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| 10/15/2025 | Price change | $749,900-6.3%$545/sqft |
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| 9/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $799,900$581/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,517 +5.4% | $663,600 +3.5% |
| 2024 | $6,181 +0.8% | $641,200 +7.9% |
| 2023 | $6,133 -3.7% | $594,300 +4% |
| 2022 | $6,369 +3.5% | $571,700 +5.2% |
| 2021 | $6,154 +0.1% | $543,600 +5.7% |
| 2020 | $6,147 +1.5% | $514,400 +7.5% |
| 2019 | $6,057 +8.4% | $478,400 +8% |
| 2018 | $5,587 +6.4% | $443,100 +6% |
| 2017 | $5,250 +5.3% | $418,000 +2.6% |
| 2016 | $4,985 +7.1% | $407,300 +14.9% |
| 2015 | $4,655 +3% | $354,500 +5.3% |
| 2014 | $4,521 -0.1% | $336,600 +0.3% |
| 2013 | $4,527 +1% | $335,600 |
| 2012 | $4,480 +2% | $335,600 |
| 2011 | $4,393 +1.1% | $335,600 -3.1% |
| 2010 | $4,344 +7.7% | $346,400 -3% |
| 2009 | $4,035 +4.8% | $357,100 -2.1% |
| 2008 | $3,849 +2.8% | $364,800 -2.8% |
| 2007 | $3,744 -0.3% | $375,500 +3.3% |
| 2006 | $3,754 +8.3% | $363,400 +3.7% |
| 2005 | $3,465 +13.7% | $350,400 +5.9% |
| 2004 | $3,047 +10.4% | $330,800 +15.9% |
| 2003 | $2,759 +6.6% | $285,300 +15.5% |
| 2002 | $2,587 +9.2% | $247,100 +22.2% |
| 2000 | $2,368 +6.9% | $202,200 +16.3% |
| 1999 | $2,215 | $173,900 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 02452
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Northeast Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.1 mi
- 8/10John F Kennedy Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 4/10Waltham Sr High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Northeast
- Middle: Kennedy
- High: Whs
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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Estimated market value
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- Massachusetts
- Middlesex County
- Waltham
- 02452
- 38 Van Vechten St
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