Pending

$799,900

79 Cedarwood Ave, Waltham, MA 02453

3beds

1,536sqft

$4,967/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1950

6,910 Square Feet Lot

$812,700 Zestimate^®

$521/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Pristine brickfront semi-dormered capeFormal dining roomProminent private corner lotFirst-floor bedroomMature landscapingSkylit primary bedroomNew designer tile bath

Highly desirable Cedarwood neighborhood! This pristine brickfront semi-dormered Cape is beautifully sited on a prominent private corner lot and offers the perfect blend of charm, updates, and convenience. Features include a newer granite kitchen with stainless steel appliances, fireplaced living room, formal dining room, first-floor bedroom, and newer tile bath. The second floor offers a skylit primary bedroom, additional bedroom, and new designer tile bath. Gleaming hardwood floors flow throughout the main living areas. The younger walkout finished lower level provides an ideal family room, playroom, home office, or gym. Recent improvements include newer 2017 windows, newer 2017 roof, new 2025 gas heating system, and mini-split air conditioning. Enjoy the private fenced patio complete with Jacuzzi tub, sprinklered yard, garage, and mature landscaping. Conveniently located near public transportation, commuter rail, restaurants, shopping, parks, Brandeis University, and major routes.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Primary bedroom

Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Level: Second
Area: 210
Dimensions: 15 x 14

Bedroom 2

Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Level: Second
Area: 180
Dimensions: 15 x 12

Bedroom 3

Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Level: First
Area: 88
Dimensions: 11 x 8

Primary bathroom

Features: No

Bathroom 1

Features: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
Level: First

Bathroom 2

Features: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
Level: Second

Dining room

Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Level: First
Area: 143
Dimensions: 13 x 11

Family room

Level: Basement
Area: 272
Dimensions: 17 x 16

Kitchen

Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
Level: First
Area: 128
Dimensions: 16 x 8

Living room

Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Level: First
Area: 165
Dimensions: 15 x 11

Heating

Steam, Natural Gas

Cooling

Ductless

Appliances

Included: Electric Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Laundry: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Full,Finished,Interior Entry,Concrete
Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: Living Room

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,536
Total interior livable area: 1,536 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,152
Finished area below ground: 384

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 3
Parking features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street
Attached garage spaces: 1
Uncovered spaces: 2

Features

Patio & porch: Patio
Exterior features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Fenced Yard
Fencing: Fenced
Frontage length: 0.00

Lot

Size: 6,910 Square Feet
Features: Corner Lot

Details

Parcel number: 838778
Zoning: RES

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Cape
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Frame
Foundation: Block
Roof: Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1950

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Public Transportation, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access, University

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Waltham

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $521/sqft
Tax assessed value: $666,900
Annual tax amount: $3,656
Date on market: 6/26/2026
Road surface type: Paved

Estimated market value

$812,700

$772,000 - $853,000

$3,795/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
7/13/2026	Pending sale	$799,900$521/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73541282 Report a problem
7/1/2026	Contingent	$799,900$521/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73541282 Report a problem
6/24/2026	Listed for sale	$799,900+27.5%$521/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73541282 Report a problem
7/17/2018	Sold	$627,500+1.2%$409/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
5/7/2018	Pending sale	$619,900$404/sqft
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Waltham #72315676 Report a problem
4/26/2018	Listed for sale	$619,900+129.7%$404/sqft
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Waltham #72315676 Report a problem
6/18/1999	Sold	$269,900+64.6%$176/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
4/15/1994	Sold	$164,000+64%$107/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
11/26/1993	Sold	$100,000$65/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$6,247 +3.5%	$636,200 +1.6%
2024	$6,035 +1.1%	$626,000 +8.3%
2023	$5,967 +0.3%	$578,200 +8.3%
2022	$5,948 +0.9%	$533,900 +2.5%
2021	$5,895 +0.5%	$520,800 +6.1%
2020	$5,864 +2.5%	$490,700 +8.6%
2019	$5,719 +8.5%	$451,700 +8.1%
2018	$5,271 +6.4%	$418,000 +6%
2017	$4,954 +3.8%	$394,400 +1.2%
2016	$4,772 +7.7%	$389,900 +15.5%
2015	$4,431 -2.3%	$337,500
2014	$4,533 +4.6%	$337,500 +5.1%
2013	$4,332 +1%	$321,100
2012	$4,287 +2%	$321,100
2011	$4,203 -0.9%	$321,100 -5%
2010	$4,240 +8.2%	$338,100 -2.5%
2009	$3,920 +6.5%	$346,900 -0.6%
2008	$3,681 +2.6%	$348,900 -3.1%
2007	$3,589 +2%	$360,000 +5.7%
2006	$3,518 +8.9%	$340,600 +4.3%
2005	$3,231 +7.4%	$326,700
2004	$3,009 -1.6%	$326,700 +3.3%
2003	$3,059 +8.2%	$316,300 +17.1%
2002	$2,828 +18.7%	$270,100 +32.8%
2000	$2,382	$203,400 +8.8%
1999	$2,382	$187,000

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Principal & interest
$1,547
Mortgage insurance
$0
Property taxes
$170
Home insurance
$105
HOA fees
$0
Utilities
Not included

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