Excellent opportunity on the Newton line! Spacious two-family home ideally located close to shopping, restaurants, and public transportation. Each unit offers a flexible layout featuring a full cabinet kitchen, large living room, three bedrooms, and tile bathroom. Separate systems provide convenience for both owners and tenants. The property offers strong potential but does require some tender loving care, making it ideal for investors, contractors, or buyers looking to add value. Additional highlights include a 2021 roof, attic storage, and good off-street parking. Situated on a large corner lot offering potential for renovation, redevelopment, or new construction (buyer to perform due diligence). With its desirable location and solid layout, this property presents a great opportunity for rental income, condo conversion, owner occupancy, or building new. Bring your ideas and vision to unlock the full potential of this well-located multi-family property.
Sold for $820,000
$820,000
51 Farwell St, Waltham, MA 02453
6beds
2,352sqft
2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Built in 1860
-- sqft lot
$818,400 Zestimate®
$349/sqft
$3,508 Estimated rent
Home value
$818,400
$761,000 - $876,000
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Attic storageLarge corner lotTile bathroomThree bedroomsSpacious two-family homeFull cabinet kitchenGood off-street parking
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Listed by:
Hans Brings RESULTS 781-283-0500,
Coldwell Banker Realty - Waltham 781-893-0808
Bought with:
The Varano Realty Group
Keller Williams Realty
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73497075
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Baseboard, Oil, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Range
Features
- Living Room, Kitchen, Laundry Room
- Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,352
- Total interior livable area: 2,352 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,352
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Off Street, Paved
- Uncovered spaces: 6
Lot
- Size: 5,580 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 840569
- Zoning: 1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1860
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park
Location
- Region: Waltham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $349/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $814,100
- Annual tax amount: $5,029
- Date on market: 4/28/2026
- Total actual rent: 0
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/29/2026 | Sold | $820,000+0%$349/sqft |
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| 4/27/2026 | Contingent | $819,900$349/sqft |
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| 4/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $819,900$349/sqft |
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| 4/16/2026 | Contingent | $819,900$349/sqft |
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| 4/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $819,900$349/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,994 +8% | $814,100 +6% |
| 2024 | $7,401 -0.5% | $767,700 +6.5% |
| 2023 | $7,437 -1.1% | $720,600 +6.7% |
| 2022 | $7,522 +5.9% | $675,200 +7.6% |
| 2021 | $7,102 +1.1% | $627,400 +6.8% |
| 2020 | $7,022 +6.2% | $587,600 +12.5% |
| 2019 | $6,611 +10.9% | $522,200 +10.4% |
| 2018 | $5,963 +5.1% | $472,900 +4.7% |
| 2017 | $5,672 +8.6% | $451,600 +5.8% |
| 2016 | $5,223 +4.5% | $426,700 +12.1% |
| 2015 | $4,999 +1.6% | $380,700 +3.9% |
| 2014 | $4,922 +1.8% | $366,500 +2.2% |
| 2013 | $4,836 +1% | $358,500 |
| 2012 | $4,786 +2% | $358,500 |
| 2011 | $4,693 -6.5% | $358,500 -10.5% |
| 2010 | $5,021 +0.8% | $400,400 -9.2% |
| 2009 | $4,983 +4.1% | $441,000 -2.8% |
| 2008 | $4,789 +3.5% | $453,900 -2.2% |
| 2007 | $4,628 +2.1% | $464,200 +5.8% |
| 2006 | $4,531 +7.6% | $438,600 +3% |
| 2005 | $4,210 +7.4% | $425,700 |
| 2004 | $3,921 +14.1% | $425,700 +19.8% |
| 2003 | $3,435 | $355,200 |
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Neighborhood: 02453
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Henry Whittemore Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 7/10John W. McDevitt Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 4/10Waltham Sr High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Whittemore
- Middle: Mcdevitt
- 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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- Middlesex County
- Waltham
- 02453
- 51 Farwell St
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