FeaturesBathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Window(s) - Picture, Cabinets - Upgraded
LevelSecond
20 Albert Street, Waltham MA 02453
Waltham, MA 02453 • Roberts
$775,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$758,888
Final Sale Price:
$775,000
Difference:
+$16,112 (+2.1%)
Performance Metrics
102.1%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
6
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$333
Sale $/sq ft:
$340
This property sold for $340 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 2.1% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.
With only 6 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.
About this home
Spectacular sun-filled expanded Cape in mint condition! Newton/Weston location! This home features an updated kitchen with new stainless appliances, spacious dining room, an elegant living room w/custom quartz surround fireplace, opening to a fabulous family room w/beautifully crafted built-in's and direct access to a new stone patio! The second level has two large bedrooms w/enormous custom walk-in closets, and a newly completed bath w/oversized shower. The finished lower level has an office, entertainment room or 3rd bedroom, laundry room & fantastic utility room! The professionally landscaped yard with irrigation has a new stunning raised stone paver patio w/cobblestone surround, storage shed & new Vinyl fence! New heating & hot water system, new ductless air condition, new plantation shutters, and custom stained and refinished hardwood floors throughout. Too many updates to list! This house is an ideal commuter location. Minutes to Mass Pike, 95, 30, Commuter Rail, and Brandeis!
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Property History
Market Insights
27.7%
Price Range
17
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales
Property Timeline
Current Active Listing - MLS #73578658
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Currently Listed
Sep 17, 2026
$899,000
MLS #73578658 - Active
Sold
Apr 23, 2021
$775,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 17
Listed for Sale
Mar 18, 2021
$758,888
Original listing
Agent: Tracy Doherty
Office: Wall Street Realty Group
Previous Transaction - MLS #72580639
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
Dec 20, 2019
$650,000
MLS #72580639
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/17/2026 | 🏡 Currently Listed | $899,000 | - | - | MLS #73578658 - Active |
| 04/23/2021 | ✓ Sold | $775,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 03/18/2021 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $758,888 | - | - | Original listing |
| 12/20/2019 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $650,000 | - | - | MLS #72580639 |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $0 | $611,300 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$0
Tax Year 2021
Assessed Value
$611,300
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1955
Living Area
2,280 sq ft
Lot Size
0.12 acres
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
2
Total Rooms
8
Interior
Heating
Baseboard, Propane
Cooling
Ductless
Flooring
Wood, Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile
Appliances
Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Range, Disposal, Refrigerator, Energy Star Qualified Refrigerator, Energy Star Qualified Dryer, Energy Star Qualified Dishwasher, Energy Star Qualified Washer
Fireplace
Living Room
Fireplaces
1
Basement
Full, Finished, Interior Entry, Bulkhead
Laundry
Closet - Linen, Closet - Walk-in, Closet/cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile, Electric Dryer Hookup, Lighting - Overhead, Sink, In Basement, Washer Hookup
Features
Lighting - Overhead, Closet/cabinets - Custom Built, Home Office, Bonus Room, Internet Available - Unknown
Exterior
Construction
Frame
Architecture
Cape
Roof
Shingle
Features
Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Sprinkler System, Screens, Fenced Yard
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
Fenced/enclosed, Fenced
Patio/Porch
Patio
Parking
Features
Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces
2
Utilities
Electric
Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Electric Range, For Electric Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Financial
Annual Tax
0.00
Assessed Value
$611,300
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Listing Agent Lives At Property And Has A Financial Interest. Currently Used As A 2 Bedroom With A 3rd Bedroom In The Lower Level. Fireplace Never Used; Small Tree Pictured In One Photo Of Back Yard Has Been Removed*
Exclusions
Family Room Light Fixture; Wall Safe; (2) Tv Wall Mount Brackets;
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
Contract
Structure Type
[]
House Color
white
Sq Ft Source
Measured
Sq Ft Disclosures
Includes finished basement
Documents
None
County
Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
17 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1955
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
2,280 sq ft
Total Rooms
8
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
FeaturesWalk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
LevelSecond
FeaturesWalk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
LevelSecond
FeaturesBathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Cabinets - Upgraded
LevelFirst
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Chair Rail, Open Floorplan, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding
LevelMain,First
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Lighting - Overhead
LevelMain,First
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Open Floorplan, Lighting - Sconce, Crown Molding
LevelMain,First
FeaturesCloset/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Chair Rail, Exterior Access, High Speed Internet Hookup, Open Floorplan, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding
LevelMain,First
FeaturesFlooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Overhead
LevelBasement
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchPatio
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, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Appliances:
Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Range, Disposal, Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer
Interior Features:
Lighting - Overhead, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Home Office, Bonus Room, Internet Available - Unknown
Windows:
Screens
Basement:
Full, Finished, Interior Entry, Bulkhead
Laundry:
Closet - Linen, Closet - Walk-in, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Electric Dryer Hookup, Lighting - Overhead, Sink, In Basement, Washer Hookup
Security:
Construction & Materials
Style:
Cape
Year Built:
1955
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Frame
Roof:
Shingle
Foundation:
Concrete Perimeter
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Baseboard, Propane
Heating Zones:
3
Cooling:
Ductless
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Thermostat
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Sprinkler System, Screens, Fenced Yard
Patio & Porch:
Patio
Fencing:
Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Level
Road Surface:
Paved
Parking & Garage
Total Parking Spaces:
2
Parking Features:
Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Special Features
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Type:
Living Room
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Private School, 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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Neighborhood
Roberts
20 Albert Street, Waltham MA 02453
Waltham, MA 02453
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Tracy Doherty
Listing Office
Wall Street Realty Group
Office Phone
781-440-0306
Agent MLS ID
BB982022
Office MLS ID
AC1561
Listing Data Updated
Apr 23, 2021 2:02 PM 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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