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144 Alder Street, Waltham MA 02453

Waltham, MA 02453 • South Waltham
$576,000
Est. $3,512/month
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,422
Sq Ft
$405
Price/Sq Ft
0.07
Acres
1900
Year Built
17
Days on Market
Closed Listed Feb 26, 2020 • MLS# 72624021 Copied!

About this home

HIGHLY DESIRED SOUTH SIDE LOCALE!!!! Charming three bedroom colonial on a quiet street with all that Waltham has to offer at your fingertips. Traditional first floor with large living room, formal dining room with built-ins, and renovated kitchen with updated appliances and granite counter tops. First floor half bath with laundry for added convenience. Amazing three season porch for entertaining. Second floor consists three bedrooms and a full bath with large hallway and reading nook. Tons of storage in the unfinished basement. Other features include NEW Central Air, new hot water tank, hardwood floors throughout. recessed lighting, fenced yard, and professional landscaping. Located on the Waltham/West Newton line close to Moody Street, Commuter Rail, 95 and MA Pike.

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Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,422 sq ft
Total Rooms
6

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $559,900
Final Sale Price: $576,000
Difference: +$16,100 (+2.9%)
Performance Metrics
102.9%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
17
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $394
Sale $/sq ft: $405
This property sold for $405 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 2.9% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 17 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1900
Living Area 1,422 sq ft
Lot Size 0.07 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Tile, Hardwood
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement Full, Concrete, Unfinished
Laundry In Basement
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial
Roof Shingle
Features Porch, Porch - Enclosed
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch, Porch - Enclosed

Parking

Features Paved Drive, Shared Driveway, Off Street
Total Spaces 2

Utilities

Electric 100 Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range

Financial

Annual Tax $4,789
Assessed Value $378,300

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Full, Concrete, Unfinished
Laundry: In Basement
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1900
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 2
Cooling: Central Air
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed
Patio & Porch: Porch, Porch - Enclosed
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Shared Driveway, Off Street

Location

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Neighborhood

South Waltham

144 Alder Street, Waltham MA 02453

Waltham, MA 02453

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Nearby Schools

School District
Waltham School District local
B+
School Safety 2024-25
2.3% Average
2.2% Suspensions 1.4% In-School 0.1% Emergency
3.2% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
The Lumen Academy
1.1 mi
Grades PK-08
Milestones Day School
2.3 mi
Grades 02-12
Our Lady's Academy
3.0 mi
Grades PK-08
B
Henry Whittemore Elementary School
0.1 mi | #357 of 824 | Score: 49.0
Improved 144 spots from last year
-9.2 below state avg
372 students Moderate
Rising School
Grades K-05
B-
William F. Stanley Elementary School
1.1 mi | #420 of 824 | Score: 47.2
Improved 49 spots from last year
-11.1 below state avg
381 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
B+
Thomas R Plympton Elementary School
1.3 mi | #303 of 824 | Score: 50.8
Improved 344 spots from last year
-7.4 below state avg
357 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades K-05
B+
James Fitzgerald Elementary School
1.5 mi | #270 of 824 | Score: 51.8
Improved 2 spots from last year
-6.4 below state avg
350 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
B-
Dual Language School
1.9 mi | #433 of 824 | Score: 46.6
Dropped 101 spots from last year
-11.6 below state avg
222 students Moderate
Grades K-05
B
Northeast Elementary School
2.6 mi | #352 of 824 | Score: 49.1
Improved 255 spots from last year
-9.1 below state avg
527 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
A-
Douglas MacArthur Elementary School
2.8 mi | #185 of 824 | Score: 55.9
Improved 213 spots from last year
-2.3 below state avg
475 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades K-05
M

Middle Schools

2 schools
B
John W. McDevitt Middle School
0.9 mi | #160 of 352 | Score: 43.8
Dropped 17 spots from last year
-14.4 below state avg
618 students Diverse
Grades 06-08
A-
John F Kennedy Middle School
1.2 mi | #94 of 352 | Score: 50.3
Improved 34 spots from last year
-7.9 below state avg
635 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

4 schools
B-
Waltham Senior High School
1.2 mi | #179 of 346 | Score: 53.0
Improved 59 spots from last year
-5.2 below state avg
1,791 students Diverse
21 sports • 1,802 athletes
Early College Program Rising School Career Tech Programs College Ready Curriculum
Grades 09-12
Chapel Hill Chauncy Hall School
1.6 mi
Grades 09-12
Waltham Valor High School
1.9 mi
49 students Less Diverse
Grades 09-12
Gann Academy-The New Jewish High School
2.2 mi
Grades 09-12
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Property History

Market Insights

24.3%
Price Range
18
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73509357
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Currently Listed
Apr 29, 2026
$740,000
MLS #73509357 - Active
Sold
May 4, 2020
$576,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 18
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Listed for Sale
Feb 26, 2020
$559,900
Original listing
Agent: Mike DeStefano Office: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Waltham

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Apr 30, 2026 Sold $740,000
Feb 26, 2020 New Listing Added $559,900

Market Statistics

Days on Market
17 days
Price per Sq Ft
$405

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2019 $4,789 $378,300

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$4,789
Tax Year 2019
Assessed Value
$378,300

Listing Information

Listing Agent Mike DeStefano
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Waltham
Agent MLS ID CT005380
Office MLS ID BB9700
Listing Data Updated May 4, 2020 10:46 AM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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