42 Newton St, Waltham MA 02453

Waltham, MA 02453
$229,974
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,540
Sq Ft
$149
Price/Sq Ft
0.07
Acres
1880
Year Built
5
Parking
Single Family Residence
Type
91
Days on Market
Sold Listed Aug 27, 2007 • MLS# 70637581 Copied! • Updated Apr 1, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $269,974
Final Sale Price: $229,974
Difference: $40,000 (-14.8%)
Performance Metrics
85.2%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
91
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $175
Sale $/sq ft: $149
This property sold for $149 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 14.8% below the original asking price.

At 91 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.

About this home

Two bedroom Cape with lots of parking and located in very convienient location.Great starter home or condo alternative.

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Property History

Market Insights

62.9%
Price Range
247
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73581276
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Sep 23, 2026
$619,900
MLS #73581276 - Active
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Previous Transaction - MLS #72026283
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Previously Sold
Aug 11, 2016
$370,000
MLS #72026283
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Sold
Dec 20, 2007
$229,974
Property sold
Days on Market: 247
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Listed for Sale
Aug 27, 2007
$239,974
Original listing
Agent: Baris Berk Office: RE/MAX United Brokers

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2007 $2,642 $265,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$2,642
Tax Year 2007
Assessed Value
$265,000

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1880
Living Area 1,540 sq ft
Lot Size 0.07 acres
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 5

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling Other
Flooring None
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement None
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture Colonial
Roof None
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features None
Total Spaces 5
Electric None
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer None
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $2,642
Assessed Value $265,000
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures It Is A Short Sale Subject To Third Party Approval
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 92 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1880
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,540 sq ft
Total Rooms
5

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances:
Interior Features:
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Basement:
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1880
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Other
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer:
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
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Lot Features: Other
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 5
Parking Features:

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities:
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
0.7 mi
Grades PK-08
Milestones Day School
1.9 mi
Grades 02-12
Our Lady's Academy
2.3 mi
Grades PK-08
B
Henry Whittemore Elementary School
0.8 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
0.9 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+
James Fitzgerald Elementary School
1.0 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
Dual Language School
1.3 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
B
William F. Stanley Elementary School
1.3 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
Northeast Elementary School
1.9 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
A-
Douglas MacArthur Elementary School
2.2 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
M

Middle Schools

2 schools
B
John W. McDevitt Middle School
0.4 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
0.6 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
H

High Schools

4 schools
B-
Waltham Senior High School
0.6 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
1.0 mi
Grades 09-12
Waltham Valor High School
1.3 mi
47 students Less Diverse
Grades 09-12
Gann Academy-The New Jewish High School
1.6 mi
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood

42 Newton St, Waltham MA 02453

Waltham, MA 02453

Listing Information

Listing Agent Baris Berk
Listing Office RE/MAX United Brokers
Office Phone 617-389-2700
Agent MLS ID BB800192
Office MLS ID BB4666
Listing Data Updated Apr 1, 2025 3:54 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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