Gorgeous craftsman single family home on a corner lot in premier Waltham location! The light-filled first floor features living room, formal dining room w/charming built-in hutch, kitchen w/SS appliances, tile floor and gas cooking, 1/2 bath and laundry, plus convenient mud room. Upstairs, find a spacious, front-to-back primary bedroom with two closets and lots of windows, 2 additional bedrooms and a full bath. Beautiful hardwood flooring & original wood trim details throughout. Park your car in the 1-car garage and enjoy stress-free winter mornings. Tree-covered yard w/planter boxes ready for you to plant your garden. Gracious farmer's porch with plenty of room for outdoor furniture or a relaxing hammock. Fantastic location, just steps to the new rail trail & Moody St! Easily access 95 and the commuter rail, plus all the shops, grocery stores, restaurants and everything that Waltham has to offer. Don't miss this one!
Sold for $760,000
$760,000
8 Elson Rd, Waltham, MA 02451
3beds
1,231sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1910
4,251 Square Feet Lot
$793,600 Zestimate®
$617/sqft
$3,590 Estimated rent
Home value
$793,600
$754,000 - $833,000
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Charming built-in hutchTree-covered yardCorner lotFormal dining roomOriginal wood trim detailsLight-filled first floorPlanter boxes
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Listed by:
Fleet Homes Group 617-831-1099,
Keller Williams Realty 617-969-9000
Bought with:
Hans Brings RESULTS
Coldwell Banker Realty - Waltham
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73324304
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Sump Pump,Concrete
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,231
- Total interior livable area: 1,231 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Off Street, Paved
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Porch, Garden
Lot
- Size: 4,251 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot, Level
Details
- Parcel number: M:058 B:004 L:0001,835541
- Zoning: 1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1910
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range
Green energy
- Energy generation: Solar
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Waltham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $617/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $605,600
- Annual tax amount: $5,838
- Date on market: 1/16/2026
- Listing terms: Contract
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/28/2025 | Sold | $760,000+2.8%$617/sqft |
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| 1/14/2025 | Contingent | $739,000$600/sqft |
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| 1/8/2025 | Listed for sale | $739,000+49.3%$600/sqft |
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| 1/12/2018 | Sold | $495,000+5.3%$402/sqft |
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| 11/15/2017 | Pending sale | $469,900$382/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX On the Charles #72252855 Report a problem | ||
| 11/8/2017 | Listed for sale | $469,900+31.4%$382/sqft |
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| 7/31/2012 | Sold | $357,500-3.4%$290/sqft |
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| 5/17/2012 | Price change | $369,900-2.6%$300/sqft |
Source: Metro Realty Corp. #71362451 Report a problem | ||
| 4/25/2012 | Price change | $379,900-2.6%$309/sqft |
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| 4/6/2012 | Listed for sale | $389,900+95%$317/sqft |
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| 1/4/2012 | Sold | $200,000-28.5%$162/sqft |
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| 8/10/2011 | Pending sale | $279,900$227/sqft |
Source: Coleman & Sons Real Estate #71155293 Report a problem | ||
| 4/11/2011 | Listed for sale | $279,900$227/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,986 +2.5% | $609,600 +0.7% |
| 2024 | $5,838 +3% | $605,600 +10.3% |
| 2023 | $5,668 -3.1% | $549,200 +4.5% |
| 2022 | $5,852 +7.2% | $525,300 +8.9% |
| 2021 | $5,459 +2.1% | $482,200 +7.7% |
| 2020 | $5,349 -2.8% | $447,600 +2.9% |
| 2019 | $5,505 +9.5% | $434,800 +9.1% |
| 2018 | $5,028 +6.2% | $398,700 +5.8% |
| 2017 | $4,733 +4.5% | $376,800 +1.9% |
| 2016 | $4,528 0% | $369,900 +7.2% |
| 2015 | $4,530 +2.1% | $345,000 +4.5% |
| 2014 | $4,435 -2.9% | $330,200 -2.5% |
| 2013 | $4,568 +9% | $338,600 +7.9% |
| 2012 | $4,191 +2% | $313,900 |
| 2011 | $4,109 +1.1% | $313,900 -3.2% |
| 2010 | $4,065 +13% | $324,200 +1.9% |
| 2009 | $3,596 +4.8% | $318,200 -2.2% |
| 2008 | $3,432 +2.8% | $325,300 -2.8% |
| 2007 | $3,337 +5.1% | $334,700 +8.9% |
| 2006 | $3,174 +8.6% | $307,300 +4% |
| 2005 | $2,922 +7.3% | $295,500 |
| 2004 | $2,722 +8% | $295,500 +13.3% |
| 2003 | $2,521 +5.2% | $260,700 +13.9% |
| 2002 | $2,396 +20.5% | $228,800 +34.7% |
| 2000 | $1,988 +1.5% | $169,800 +10.4% |
| 1999 | $1,959 | $153,800 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 02451
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Thomas R Plympton Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 8/10John F Kennedy Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 4/10Waltham Sr High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Plympton
- Middle: Kennedy
- High: Waltham
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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