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Sold for $1,175,000
  • $1,175,000

    40-42 Dexter St, Waltham, MA 02453

    5beds
    3,263sqft
    2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
    Built in 1910
    -- sqft lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $360/sqft
    $-- Estimated rent

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    What's special

    Separate entranceCharming original detailsHuge back deckIn-unit laundryRenovated luxury bathLeafy tree-lined streetThoughtfully updated
    Prepare to be wowed by this sun-drenched, spacious & turnkey Philadelphia-style 2 family. Lovingly maintained & thoughtfully updated, this home blends charming original details w/ many modern updates. Each bi-level unit has a separate entrance, basement, laundry & utilities (incl submetered water). Unit 1 includes a sunny LR, formal DR with built-in, EIK with large galley pantry, 2 bedrooms (one w/ WIC), renovated luxury bath & in-unit laundry. The larger Unit 2 boasts a lovely LR, formal DR w/ built-in, spacious EIK with ample counter space, 3 generously-sized bedrooms plus a bonus room ideal for office/family room/potential 4th bedroom, 2 renovated full baths (one on each level), 3 season sunroom, & huge back deck. Ample parking incl a 2 car garage. Unbeatable location on a leafy tree-lined street on the Newton line and moments to all the shops, restaurants & amenities on vibrant Moody Street. Close to Charles River kayak launch & bike path. Brandeis nearby. 1 mile to commuter rail.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Katherine Meisenheimer 617-767-4882,

    LAER Realty Partners 781-235-5055

    Bought with:

    Ellen + Janis Team

    Compass

    Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73471137

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    Heating
    • Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Window Unit(s)
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
    Features
    • Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Storage, Philadelphia, Walk-In Closet(s), Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Bathroom with Shower Stall, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Office/Den, Sunroom
    • Flooring: Hardwood, Stone/Ceramic Tile
    • Basement: Full,Sump Pump,Unfinished
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 3,263
    • Total interior livable area: 3,263 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 3,263

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 7
    • Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
    • Garage spaces: 2
    • Uncovered spaces: 5
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Porch, Deck - Wood
    • Exterior features: Balcony/Deck, Rain Gutters
    Lot
    • Size: 4,500 sqft
    Details
    • Zoning: 1

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: MultiFamily
    • Property subtype: 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
    Materials
    • Foundation: Stone
    • Roof: Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1910

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: for Gas Range

    Community & neighborhood

    Community
    • Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Public School
    Location
    • Region: Waltham

    HOA & financial

    Other financial information
    • Total actual rent: 0

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing terms: Contract

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    3/20/2026Sold$1,175,000+2.6%$360/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73471137 Report a problem
    1/30/2026Contingent$1,145,000$351/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73471137 Report a problem
    1/22/2026Listed for sale$1,145,000$351/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73471137 Report a problem

    Public tax history

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    Neighborhood: 02453

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Whittemore
    • Middle: Mcdevitt
    • High: Waltham Hs

    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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