Welcome to one of Waltham's most picturesque neighborhoods~Cedarwood! Come fall in love with this MINT 8 room, 3 bedroom Garrison Colonial with 3 floors of living space, on an gorgeous level & fenced lot with fantastic outside living space! Location, condition & size make this the perfect Suburban destination just 15 minutes to Boston & seconds to shopping & Brandeis U! A sought-after flr plan boasts an inviting fplc'd living rm, perfect for chilling out & relaxing! A handsome Cherry, Granite & Stainless Steel kitchen & beautiful dining area, all open to the phenomenal 18x14 vaulted & skylit familyrm, complete with triple slider access to your incredible rear yard getaway! Large bedrooms, designer renovated bathrooms & a finished lower level play/game room with a fireplace & cork floor complete this picture! Newer windows, Hardie Board siding, hardwd floors throughout the 1st & 2nd floor, designer wall colors, and lovely ceiling fans & light fixtures! Roof replaced 2015
Sold for $1,057,000
$1,057,000
78 Virginia Rd, Waltham, MA 02453
3beds
1,987sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1984
5,998 Square Feet Lot
$1,064,000 Zestimate®
$532/sqft
$4,601 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,064,000
$979,000 - $1.16M
$4,601/mo
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Beautiful dining areaFantastic outside living spaceDesigner renovated bathroomsDesigner wall colorsLevel and fenced lotCork floorLarge bedrooms
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Listed by:
Rosemary Comrie 978-375-3908,
Comrie Real Estate, Inc. 978-443-6300
Bought with:
Rory Payson
Payson Realty
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73348297
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
- Area: 192
- Dimensions: 16 x 12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
- Area: 154
- Dimensions: 14 x 11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 12 x 10
Primary bathroom
- Features: No
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded, Remodeled
- Level: Second
- Area: 88
- Dimensions: 11 x 8
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Half, Closet - Linen, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded, Remodeled, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 35
- Dimensions: 7 x 5
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Open Floorplan, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Family room
- Features: Skylight, Ceiling Fan(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Slider, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 252
- Dimensions: 18 x 14
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Pantry, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded, Kitchen Island, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Stainless Steel Appliances, Lighting - Pendant
- Level: First
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Exterior Access, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: First
- Area: 204
- Dimensions: 17 x 12
Heating
- Baseboard, Oil, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Window Unit(s), None
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Lighting - Overhead, In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup
Features
- Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Game Room
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Other
- Doors: Insulated Doors
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Bulkhead,Concrete
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,987
- Total interior livable area: 1,987 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,652
- Finished area below ground: 335
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Fenced Yard, Stone Wall
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
Lot
- Size: 5,998 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: M:066 B:007 L:0002,838708
- Zoning: Residentia
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Garrison
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1984
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School
- Subdivision: Cedarwood-Minutes to Brandeis
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Waltham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $532/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $832,500
- Annual tax amount: $8,025
- Date on market: 12/29/2025
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/13/2025 | Sold | $1,057,000+5.8%$532/sqft |
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| 4/3/2025 | Contingent | $999,000$503/sqft |
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| 3/31/2025 | Listed for sale | $999,000$503/sqft |
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| 3/26/2025 | Contingent | $999,000$503/sqft |
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| 3/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $999,000+59.8%$503/sqft |
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| 9/27/2016 | Sold | $625,000+6.9%$315/sqft |
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| 9/23/2016 | Pending sale | $584,900$294/sqft |
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| 9/23/2016 | Listed for sale | $584,900$294/sqft |
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| 8/23/2016 | Listing removed | $584,900$294/sqft |
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| 8/9/2016 | Pending sale | $584,900$294/sqft |
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| 8/4/2016 | Listed for sale | $584,900+21.9%$294/sqft |
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| 10/10/2013 | Sold | $480,000-4%$242/sqft |
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| 7/3/2013 | Listing removed | $499,900$252/sqft |
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| 6/19/2013 | Pending sale | $499,900$252/sqft |
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| 6/14/2013 | Listed for sale | $499,900+4.1%$252/sqft |
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| 3/12/2004 | Sold | $480,000$242/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,227 +2.5% | $837,800 +0.6% |
| 2024 | $8,025 +1.2% | $832,500 +8.4% |
| 2023 | $7,929 +3.5% | $768,300 +11.7% |
| 2022 | $7,664 +1.3% | $688,000 +2.9% |
| 2021 | $7,567 +0.1% | $668,500 +5.7% |
| 2020 | $7,560 +6.9% | $632,600 +13.3% |
| 2019 | $7,071 +10.1% | $558,500 +9.7% |
| 2018 | $6,421 +5.2% | $509,200 +4.8% |
| 2017 | $6,105 +3.5% | $486,100 +0.9% |
| 2016 | $5,897 +3.1% | $481,800 +10.6% |
| 2015 | $5,719 -2.2% | $435,600 |
| 2014 | $5,850 +5.6% | $435,600 +6% |
| 2013 | $5,542 +0.5% | $410,800 -0.5% |
| 2012 | $5,512 +2% | $412,900 |
| 2011 | $5,405 +0.4% | $412,900 -3.9% |
| 2010 | $5,386 +11.3% | $429,500 +0.3% |
| 2009 | $4,838 +4.2% | $428,100 -2.7% |
| 2008 | $4,643 +3.3% | $440,100 -2.4% |
| 2007 | $4,493 +0.4% | $450,700 +4.1% |
| 2006 | $4,474 +13.3% | $433,100 +8.5% |
| 2005 | $3,948 +7.4% | $399,200 |
| 2004 | $3,677 -1.2% | $399,200 +3.7% |
| 2003 | $3,721 +6.9% | $384,800 +15.7% |
| 2002 | $3,481 +15.2% | $332,500 +28.9% |
| 2000 | $3,021 +1.2% | $258,000 +10.2% |
| 1999 | $2,984 | $234,200 |
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Neighborhood: 02453
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