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20 Albert St, Waltham MA 02453
Waltham, MA 02453
$650,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$598,900
Final Sale Price:
$650,000
Difference:
+$51,100 (+8.5%)
Performance Metrics
108.5%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
4
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$263
Sale $/sq ft:
$285
This property sold for $285 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 8.5% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.
With only 4 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.
About this home
This meticulously maintained full dormered, expanded Cape is in a Great location! The home includes an updated kitchen, baths, roof & windows plus gleaming hardwood floors, recently painted, sky lights, updated finished basement ideal for in-law, home office, rec room and more. This 7 room, 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath home is ideally situated on a nice level lot with a perfect sized fenced in rear yard. The home has a great floor plan & flow with spacious open rooms, a fireplaced living room, with a lovely bay window that opens to a gorgeous 1st floor family room with sliders to the rear deck. This bright sun filled home has a sky light in each of the large spacious bedrooms plus a skylight in staircase / hallway to the 2 floor. The home can easily be converted back to 3 bedrooms. The location is ideal with an easy walk to the commuter rail & just minutes to route 128 & the Mass Pike plus close the Bobby Connors playground which is currently being completely renovated! Sensational Value!
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Property History
Market Insights
33.4%
Price Range
5
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales
Property Timeline
Current Active Listing - MLS #73578658
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Currently Listed
Sep 17, 2026
$899,000
MLS #73578658 - Active
Previous Transaction - MLS #72800198
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
Apr 23, 2021
$775,000
MLS #72800198
Sold
Dec 20, 2019
$650,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 5
Listed for Sale
Oct 16, 2019
$598,900
Original listing
Agent: Charles Smerlas
Office: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Waltham
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/17/2026 | 🏡 Currently Listed | $899,000 | - | - | MLS #73578658 - Active |
| 04/23/2021 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $775,000 | - | - | MLS #72800198 |
| 12/20/2019 | ✓ Sold | $650,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 10/16/2019 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $598,900 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $5,854 | $455,300 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$5,854
Tax Year 2019
Assessed Value
$455,300
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1960
Living Area
2,280 sq ft
Lot Size
0.12 acres
Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
1
Half Baths
1
Total Rooms
7
Interior
Heating
Baseboard, Oil
Cooling
None
Flooring
Wood, Tile
Appliances
None
Fireplace
Living Room
Fireplaces
1
Basement
Full, Finished, Bulkhead
Laundry
In Basement
Features
Play Room, Home Office
Exterior
Construction
Frame
Architecture
Cape, Other (see Remarks)
Roof
Shingle
Features
Deck
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Deck
Parking
Features
Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces
3
Utilities
Electric
Circuit Breakers
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
None
Financial
Annual Tax
$5,854
Assessed Value
$455,300
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Sellers Taking Tv & Carpet On Stairs To 2nd Floor, Exterior Access To Bulked From Cut Out Area In Deck, Hall Light Does Not Work, Bulked Has Some Deterioration, Room Measurements May Not Be 100% Accurate, Heating System Is Older, 2nd Heat Zone In Basement, Taxes Do Not Include Residential Excemption
Exclusions
Rug Runner On Stair Case To The 2nd Floor
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures
includes finished Basement
Documents
None
County
Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
5 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1960
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,280 sq ft
Total Rooms
7
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Dimensions16 x 11
FeaturesSkylight, Flooring - Hardwood
LevelSecond
Dimensions19 x 14
LevelSecond
LevelFirst
Dimensions11 x 11
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood
LevelFirst
Dimensions11 x 11
FeaturesOpen Floorplan
LevelFirst
Dimensions20 x 12
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
LevelFirst
Dimensions15 x 11
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood, Balcony / Deck, Slider
LevelFirst
Dimensions11 x 10
LevelBasement
FeaturesNo
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchDeck
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Wood, Tile
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Play Room, Home Office
Windows:
Basement:
Full, Finished, Bulkhead
Laundry:
In Basement
Security:
Construction & Materials
Style:
Cape, Other (See Remarks)
Year Built:
1960
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Frame
Roof:
Shingle
Foundation:
Concrete Perimeter
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Baseboard, Oil
Heating Zones:
2
Cooling:
None
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Deck
Patio & Porch:
Deck
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Level
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Total Parking Spaces:
3
Parking Features:
Paved Drive, Off Street
Special Features
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Type:
Living Room
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, University
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
Elementary Schools
10 schools
Milestones Day School
2.5 mi
Grades 02-12
The Lumen Academy
2.8 mi
Grades PK-08
Our Lady's Academy
3.8 mi
Grades PK-08
B
William F. Stanley Elementary School
0.8 mi
|
#412 of 825
|
Score: 47.4
Improved 57 spots from last year
-10.8 below state avg
396 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
B
Henry Whittemore Elementary School
1.8 mi
|
#352 of 825
|
Score: 48.9
Improved 149 spots from last year
-9.3 below state avg
355 students
Moderate
Rising School
Grades K-05
B+
Thomas R Plympton Elementary School
1.9 mi
|
#304 of 825
|
Score: 50.7
Improved 343 spots from last year
-7.5 below state avg
335 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades K-05
B
Dual Language School
3.0 mi
|
#410 of 825
|
Score: 47.5
Dropped 78 spots from last year
-10.7 below state avg
219 students
Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A-
Douglas MacArthur Elementary School
3.2 mi
|
#174 of 825
|
Score: 56.1
Improved 224 spots from last year
-2.1 below state avg
515 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
B+
James Fitzgerald Elementary School
3.2 mi
|
#265 of 825
|
Score: 51.9
Improved 7 spots from last year
-6.3 below state avg
352 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
B
Northeast Elementary School
3.6 mi
|
#345 of 825
|
Score: 49.1
Improved 262 spots from last year
-9.1 below state avg
477 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
Middle Schools
2 schools
B
John W. McDevitt Middle School
2.1 mi
|
#160 of 352
|
Score: 43.8
Dropped 17 spots from last year
-14.4 below state avg
604 students
Diverse
Grades 06-08
A-
John F Kennedy Middle School
2.1 mi
|
#95 of 352
|
Score: 50.3
Improved 33 spots from last year
-8 below state avg
645 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
High Schools
4 schools
B-
Waltham Senior High School
2.1 mi
|
#181 of 346
|
Score: 53.6
Improved 57 spots from last year
-4.6 below state avg
1,784 students
Diverse
21 sports
• 1,802 athletes
Strong AP Program
Early College Program
Rising School
Career Tech Programs
Grades 09-12
Chapel Hill Chauncy Hall School
2.5 mi
Grades 09-12
Waltham Valor High School
3.0 mi
47 students
Less Diverse
Grades 09-12
Gann Academy-The New Jewish High School
3.6 mi
Grades 09-12
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20 Albert St, Waltham MA 02453
Waltham, MA 02453
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Charles Smerlas
Listing Office
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Waltham
Office Phone
781-893-0808
Agent MLS ID
BB301859
Office MLS ID
BB9700
Listing Data Updated
Dec 20, 2019 9:17 PM EST
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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