Historic Elegance Meets Modern Luxury – Located in Waltham center, this beautifully renovated 1775 Greek Revival blends period charm with modern upgrades. Featuring 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and 4 decorative fireplaces, this home offers a chef’s kitchen with Thermador appliances, wine fridge, walk-in pantry, and mudroom. Formal living and dining rooms, plus a spacious family room, provide ideal entertaining space. The primary suite boasts a steam shower and custom Elsa closet systems. A dedicated home office and tech closet with gigabyte ethernet to every room, support modern living. Central air, tankless water heater, upstairs laundry, and dual high-efficiency furnaces add everyday comfort. Enjoy the wrap-around porch, 2-car garage, full basement, and attic with expansion potential. This historic home seamlessly combines 18th-century character with 21st-century convenience. Shown by appointment.
For sale
$1,300,000
70 School St, Waltham, MA 02452
3beds
2,970sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1775
6,098 Square Feet Lot
$1,264,600 Zestimate®
$438/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Steam showerCentral airModern upgradesTankless water heaterPeriod charmDual high-efficiency furnacesUpstairs laundry
- 300 days |
- 765 |
- 42 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Charles River Properties Group 781-899-5300,
Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington 781-862-2600
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73447323
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Dressing Room, Lighting - Overhead, Pocket Door
- Level: Second
- Area: 286.9
- Dimensions: 15.17 x 18.92
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 224.83
- Dimensions: 14.58 x 15.42
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 224.83
- Dimensions: 14.58 x 15.42
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Half
- Level: First
- Area: 28.81
- Dimensions: 5.67 x 5.08
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
- Level: Second
- Area: 42.5
- Dimensions: 8.5 x 5
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Closet - Linen, Steam / Sauna
- Level: Second
- Area: 103.54
- Dimensions: 8.75 x 11.83
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 149.19
- Dimensions: 13.67 x 10.92
Family room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 294.83
- Dimensions: 19.33 x 15.25
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Slider, Stainless Steel Appliances, Wine Chiller, Gas Stove, Lighting - Pendant, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: First
- Area: 428.46
- Dimensions: 15.17 x 28.25
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 216.04
- Dimensions: 14.17 x 15.25
Office
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Area: 68.61
- Dimensions: 8.67 x 7.92
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Second Floor
Features
- Entry Hall, Home Office, Sauna/Steam/Hot Tub, Walk-up Attic
- Flooring: Wood, Flooring - Hardwood
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
- Basement: Full,Bulkhead
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,970
- Total interior livable area: 2,970 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,970
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Detached, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Deck - Wood
- Exterior features: Porch, Deck - Wood, Rain Gutters
Lot
- Size: 6,098 Square Feet
- Features: Easements
Details
- Foundation area: 1134
- Parcel number: R060 007 0002,836768
- Zoning: 101
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Greek Revival
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1775
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 110 Volts, 220 Volts
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Waltham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $438/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $861,000
- Annual tax amount: $5,590
- Date on market: 10/24/2025
- Listing terms: Lender Approval Required
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$1,264,600
$1.20M - $1.33M
$4,629/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/2/2026 | Price change | $1,300,000-13.3%$438/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73447323 Report a problem | ||
| 10/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,500,000$505/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73447323 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,456 +2.5% | $861,100 +0.6% |
| 2024 | $8,248 +9.4% | $855,600 +17.1% |
| 2023 | $7,542 -0.8% | $730,800 +7.1% |
| 2022 | $7,601 +9.8% | $682,300 +11.5% |
| 2021 | $6,924 +4.7% | $611,700 +10.6% |
| 2020 | $6,612 +6.2% | $553,300 +12.5% |
| 2019 | $6,226 +10.6% | $491,800 +10.2% |
| 2018 | $5,628 +4.6% | $446,300 +4.2% |
| 2017 | $5,379 +2.6% | $428,300 |
| 2016 | $5,242 +5.5% | $428,300 +13.2% |
| 2015 | $4,970 +1.6% | $378,500 +4% |
| 2014 | $4,890 -0.2% | $364,100 +0.2% |
| 2013 | $4,901 +1.6% | $363,300 +0.5% |
| 2012 | $4,825 +2% | $361,400 |
| 2011 | $4,731 +4.8% | $361,400 +0.4% |
| 2010 | $4,516 +4.3% | $360,100 -6.1% |
| 2009 | $4,331 +4.2% | $383,300 -2.7% |
| 2008 | $4,158 +3.4% | $394,100 -2.3% |
| 2007 | $4,023 +4.2% | $403,500 +7.9% |
| 2006 | $3,861 +8% | $373,800 +3.4% |
| 2005 | $3,574 +7.4% | $361,400 |
| 2004 | $3,328 +2.7% | $361,400 +7.8% |
| 2003 | $3,241 +4.8% | $335,200 +13.5% |
| 2002 | $3,093 +17.3% | $295,400 +31.2% |
| 2000 | $2,637 +2.7% | $225,200 +11.7% |
| 1999 | $2,568 | $201,600 |
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Neighborhood: 02452
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Northeast Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.8 mi
- 8/10John F Kennedy Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 4/10Waltham Sr High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Northeast Elementary School
- Middle: Mcdevitt Middle School
- High: Waltham High School
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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