Excellent opportunity for owner-occupant or investor! Incredibly maintained and recently renovated two-family available just one block from vibrant Moody Street. Truly an oasis in the City! Sun-drenched, lead-compliant units feature beautifully refinished wide-plank pine floors and private decks wrapped in grapevines for natural shade. The lower unit has new windows and ceiling fans as well as a completely renovated kitchen/bath with brand new flooring, plumbing, electrical, quartz countertops, cabinets, and stainless appliances. The upper unit boasts newer skylights and appliances. The spacious basement features updated windows, newer heating systems and is a blank canvas, perfect for a home gym or workshop. Includes laundry and off-street parking. Relax in the fenced, private side yard filled with flowering plantings and generous space for entertaining. Unbeatable location offers effortless access to the Charles River path, the commuter rail/bus/128 shuttle, and major highways.
Under contract
$1,049,000
68 Adams St, Waltham, MA 02453
5beds
2,536sqft
2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Built in 1860
-- sqft lot
$1,061,200 Zestimate®
$414/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Newer heating systemsNew windowsNewer skylightsQuartz countertopsCeiling fansLead-compliant unitsOff-street parking
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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
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73530755
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Lead Certification Available, Upgraded Cabinets, Upgraded Countertops, Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Open Floorplan, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceilings, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Living Room, Kitchen
- Flooring: Wood, Hardwood
- Windows: Skylight(s), Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s), Screens
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Concrete
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,536
- Total interior livable area: 2,536 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,536
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck - Composite
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters, Garden
- Fencing: Fenced
- Frontage length: 50.00
Lot
- Size: 4,000 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot, Level
Details
- Parcel number: 839738
- Zoning: RES C
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
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, University
Location
- Region: Waltham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $414/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $941,100
- Annual tax amount: $9,886
- Date on market: 6/5/2026
- Listing terms: Contract
- Total actual rent: 5750
Estimated market value
$1,061,200
$1.01M - $1.11M
$3,682/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/16/2026 | Contingent | $1,049,000$414/sqft |
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| 6/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,049,000+82.4%$414/sqft |
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| 8/1/2017 | Sold | $575,000+108%$227/sqft |
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| 4/28/2000 | Sold | $276,500+121.2%$109/sqft |
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| 2/27/1996 | Sold | $125,000$49/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,495 +8.4% | $865,100 +6.4% |
| 2024 | $7,836 -0.5% | $812,900 +6.5% |
| 2023 | $7,875 -1.5% | $763,100 +6.4% |
| 2022 | $7,991 +6.6% | $717,300 +8.4% |
| 2021 | $7,493 +1.1% | $661,900 +6.7% |
| 2020 | $7,415 +6.6% | $620,500 +13% |
| 2019 | $6,954 +16% | $549,300 +15.5% |
| 2018 | $5,995 +4.9% | $475,400 +4.5% |
| 2017 | $5,715 +8.3% | $455,000 +5.5% |
| 2016 | $5,278 +4.8% | $431,200 +12.4% |
| 2015 | $5,037 +1.4% | $383,600 +3.7% |
| 2014 | $4,969 +1.2% | $370,000 +1.7% |
| 2013 | $4,909 +1% | $363,900 |
| 2012 | $4,858 +2% | $363,900 |
| 2011 | $4,763 -6.3% | $363,900 -10.2% |
| 2010 | $5,084 +3.4% | $405,400 -6.8% |
| 2009 | $4,916 +3.9% | $435,000 -3% |
| 2008 | $4,733 +3.7% | $448,600 -2% |
| 2007 | $4,565 +1.8% | $457,900 +5.5% |
| 2006 | $4,483 +7.3% | $434,000 +2.7% |
| 2005 | $4,178 +8.1% | $422,400 +0.6% |
| 2004 | $3,866 +17.7% | $419,800 +23.6% |
| 2003 | $3,285 | $339,700 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 02453
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10William F. Stanley Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 7/10John W. McDevitt Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 4/10Waltham Sr High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Stanley
- Middle: Mcdevitt
- High: Whs
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- Massachusetts
- Middlesex County
- Waltham
- 02453
- 68 Adams St







