Attention builders, developers, renovators, and contractors! Highly desirable Warrendale neighborhood. Adorable Cape situated on a huge private 1/4-acre lot offering endless possibilities. Renovate, restore, or build new. The existing home features a fireplaced living room, original full cabinet kitchen, first floor full tile bath, one car garage, and central air conditioning. Outstanding opportunity to create your dream home in one of Waltham’s most sought-after neighborhoods. Convenient to public transportation, shopping, restaurants, parks, Fitzgerald School, and more.
Sold for $660,000
$660,000
71 Farnum Rd, Waltham, MA 02453
4beds
1,224sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
9,705 Square Feet Lot
$659,800 Zestimate®
$539/sqft
$3,347 Estimated rent
Home value
$659,800
$620,000 - $706,000
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Central air conditioningOne car garageOriginal full cabinet kitchen
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Listed by:
Hans Brings RESULTS 781-283-0500,
Coldwell Banker Realty - Waltham 781-893-0808
Bought with:
Crystal Paolini
Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73560033
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Laminate
- Level: Second
- Area: 196
- Dimensions: 14 x 14
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Level: Second
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 121
- Dimensions: 11 x 11
Bedroom 4
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 12 x 10
Primary bathroom
- Features: No
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Laminate
- Level: First
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 13 x 11
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 192
- Dimensions: 16 x 12
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Range
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Laminate, Hardwood
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,224
- Total interior livable area: 1,224 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,224
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Off Street, Paved
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Lot
- Size: 9,705 Square Feet
- Features: Gentle Sloping
Details
- Parcel number: 837686
- Zoning: 1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park
- Subdivision: Warrendale
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Waltham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $539/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $754,700
- Annual tax amount: $4,580
- Date on market: 8/23/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/16/2026 | Sold | $660,000-5.7%$539/sqft |
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| 8/31/2026 | Pending sale | $699,900$572/sqft |
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| 8/25/2026 | Contingent | $699,900$572/sqft |
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| 8/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $699,900$572/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,080 +5.7% | $721,000 +3.8% |
| 2024 | $6,698 -1.9% | $694,800 +5.1% |
| 2023 | $6,825 -0.4% | $661,300 +7.5% |
| 2022 | $6,850 +0.2% | $614,900 +1.8% |
| 2021 | $6,836 +1.3% | $603,900 +7% |
| 2020 | $6,747 -0.4% | $564,600 +5.5% |
| 2019 | $6,776 +8.5% | $535,200 +8.1% |
| 2018 | $6,244 +7.3% | $495,200 +6.9% |
| 2017 | $5,820 +13.3% | $463,400 +10.4% |
| 2016 | $5,137 +7.1% | $419,700 +14.9% |
| 2015 | $4,798 -2.2% | $365,400 |
| 2014 | $4,907 +5.3% | $365,400 +5.8% |
| 2013 | $4,661 +1.1% | $345,500 |
| 2012 | $4,612 +2% | $345,500 |
| 2011 | $4,523 +3.2% | $345,500 -1.1% |
| 2010 | $4,383 +1% | $349,500 -9% |
| 2009 | $4,341 +5.3% | $384,200 -1.7% |
| 2008 | $4,124 +2.3% | $390,900 -3.3% |
| 2007 | $4,031 -2.1% | $404,300 +1.4% |
| 2006 | $4,119 +11.2% | $398,700 +6.5% |
| 2005 | $3,704 +12.2% | $374,500 +4.5% |
| 2004 | $3,301 +3.5% | $358,400 +8.7% |
| 2003 | $3,188 +11.7% | $329,700 +20.9% |
| 2002 | $2,854 +11.1% | $272,600 +24.2% |
| 2000 | $2,570 +9.5% | $219,500 +19.2% |
| 1999 | $2,347 | $184,200 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 02453
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10James Fitzgerald Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 7/10John W. McDevitt Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 4/10Waltham Sr High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Fitzgerald
- 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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Estimated market value
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- Massachusetts
- Middlesex County
- Waltham
- 02453
- 71 Farnum Rd
