Spacious and Bright Three Bedroom, One Bath, Second floor Apartment with Bonus room for Office/Gym located in the desirable and convenient Highlands neighborhood in Waltham. Walk into a Sunny large Living & Dining room with lots of windows, gleaming Hardwoods and built-in-hutch. Updated eat-in kitchen with Stainless Steel Appliances and in-unit laundry. Three bedrooms, bonus room and updated full bath completes this wonderful apartment. You will also find Front and Rear Enclosed Porches which are exclusive to this unit as well has Basement storage area and 1 Garage spot with two additional parking spots in driveway. Shared yard in the back is perfect for grilling those summer burgers. Freshly Painted, Newer Windows and Hardwoods throughout. Conveniently located near the bike path, shopping, dining, public transportation, and parks, this apartment offers a rare blend of modern updates and timeless appeal in a prime location. A Must See!
Tenants pays All Utilities including Cable and Internet and are responsible for Snow Removal. Landlord will be responsible for Water & Sewer and Lawn Care. No Smoking and No Pets allowed.
Sold for $1,170,000
$1,170,000
78-80 Elson Rd, Waltham, MA 02451
3beds
1,336sqft
Apartment
Built in ----
-- sqft lot
$1,364,300 Zestimate®
$876/sqft
$2,967 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,364,300
$1.23M - $1.54M
$2,967/mo
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Newer windowsIn-unit laundryUpdated eat-in kitchenGleaming hardwoodsStainless steel appliancesShared yardLots of windows
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Baseboard
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Has basement: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,336 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Detached, Off Street, Parking Lot
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Bicycle storage, Cable not included in rent, Heating system: Baseboard, Internet not included in rent, No Utilities included in rent
Details
- Parcel number: WALTM050B039L0011
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Community & HOA
Community
- Deposit fee: $3,500
Location
- Region: Waltham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $876/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $870,600
- Annual tax amount: $8,549
- Date on market: 4/25/2025
- Date available: 05/15/2025
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/7/2025 | Listing removed | $3,500$3/sqft |
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| 5/16/2025 | Price change | $3,500-5.4%$3/sqft |
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| 4/25/2025 | Listed for rent | $3,700$3/sqft |
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| 4/18/2025 | Sold | $1,170,000$876/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,549 +7.9% | $870,600 +5.9% |
| 2024 | $7,923 -0.4% | $821,900 +6.6% |
| 2023 | $7,957 -2.4% | $771,000 +5.4% |
| 2022 | $8,150 +5.2% | $731,600 +6.9% |
| 2021 | $7,747 +3% | $684,400 +8.7% |
| 2020 | $7,524 +5.5% | $629,600 +11.8% |
| 2019 | $7,129 +10.7% | $563,100 +10.3% |
| 2018 | $6,439 +5.1% | $510,600 +4.7% |
| 2017 | $6,126 +4.1% | $487,700 +1.5% |
| 2016 | $5,883 +6.3% | $480,600 +14% |
| 2015 | $5,533 +1.2% | $421,400 +3.5% |
| 2014 | $5,467 -2.2% | $407,100 -1.7% |
| 2013 | $5,589 +1% | $414,300 |
| 2012 | $5,531 +2% | $414,300 |
| 2011 | $5,423 -2.4% | $414,300 -6.5% |
| 2010 | $5,555 +5.9% | $443,000 -4.6% |
| 2009 | $5,245 +4% | $464,200 -2.9% |
| 2008 | $5,043 +3.6% | $478,000 -2.1% |
| 2007 | $4,869 +1.8% | $488,400 +5.5% |
| 2006 | $4,781 +7.5% | $462,800 +2.9% |
| 2005 | $4,449 +7.4% | $449,800 |
| 2004 | $4,143 +18.3% | $449,800 +24.2% |
| 2003 | $3,502 +8.7% | $362,100 +17.7% |
| 2002 | $3,222 +22% | $307,700 +36.5% |
| 2000 | $2,641 +1.4% | $225,500 +10.3% |
| 1999 | $2,605 | $204,500 |
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Neighborhood: 02451
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- 5/10Thomas R Plympton Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 8/10John F Kennedy Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 4/10Waltham Sr High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
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