42 Prentice Street, Waltham MA 02451

Waltham, MA 02451 • Highlands!!
$353,000
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,580
Sq Ft
$223
Price/Sq Ft
0.11
Acres
1930
Year Built
1
Garage Space
Single Family Residence
Type
210
Days on Market
Sold 2009 Listed Jun 17, 2008 • MLS# 70778721 Copied! • Updated Apr 1, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $399,900
Final Sale Price: $353,000
Difference: $46,900 (-11.7%)
Performance Metrics
88.3%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
210
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $253
Sale $/sq ft: $223
This property sold for $223 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 11.7% below the original asking price.

At 210 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 5 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$223/sq ft
Area Median
$497/sq ft
Difference
55.2%

This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

About this home

Highly Desirable Highlands Locale!! Immaculate sunfilled 2/3 bedroom home featuring E-I-K, formal dining room, bright living room, new ceramic tile bath, hardwood flooring, newer heating system, new 200 amp electrical, new windows, relaxing front porch, garage, fenced yard and more!! Walk to public transportation and shops!! Easy access to Rte 2, Rte 128 and Mass Pike!!

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

57.2%
Price Range
211
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73600917
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Nov 11, 2026
$759,900
MLS #73600917 - Active
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Sold
Feb 27, 2009
$353,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 211
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Listed for Sale
Jun 17, 2008
$364,900
Original listing
Agent: Dave DiGregorio Office: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Waltham
Previous Transaction - MLS #30673002
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Feb 5, 2003
$325,000
MLS #30673002
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Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2008 $2,554 $327,900

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$2,554
Tax Year 2008
Assessed Value
$327,900

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1930
Living Area 1,580 sq ft
Lot Size 0.11 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling None
Flooring Wood, Carpet
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Range
Fireplace None
Basement Full, Partially Finished, Garage Access
Laundry In Basement
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Cape
Roof Shingle
Features Porch, Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Screens, Fenced Yard
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced
Patio/Porch Porch, Patio
Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Under, Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces 6
Electric 200+ Amp Service
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer Public Sewer, City/town Sewer
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $2,554
Assessed Value $327,900
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures Taxes Reflect Res Exemption!
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 211 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1930
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,580 sq ft
Total Rooms
6

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Carpet
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range
Interior Features:
Windows: Insulated Windows, Screens
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Garage Access
Laundry: In Basement
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Cape
Year Built: 1930
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Stone

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Screens, Fenced Yard
Patio & Porch: Porch, Patio
Fencing: Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Under, Paved Drive, Off Street
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
Milestones Day School
1.1 mi
Grades 02-12
The Lumen Academy
1.8 mi
Grades PK-08
Our Lady's Academy
2.3 mi
Grades PK-08
B+
Thomas R Plympton Elementary School
0.4 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
William F. Stanley Elementary School
0.9 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
Dual Language School
1.5 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
Henry Whittemore Elementary School
1.5 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
A-
Douglas MacArthur Elementary School
1.7 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
Northeast Elementary School
2.1 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
B+
James Fitzgerald Elementary School
2.1 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
M

Middle Schools

2 schools
A-
John F Kennedy Middle School
0.7 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
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
604 students Diverse
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

4 schools
B-
Waltham Senior High School
0.7 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
1.5 mi
47 students Less Diverse
Grades 09-12
Gann Academy-The New Jewish High School
2.1 mi
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood

Highlands!!

42 Prentice Street, Waltham MA 02451

Waltham, MA 02451

Listing Information

Listing Agent Dave DiGregorio
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Waltham
Office Phone 781-893-0808
Agent MLS ID BB981965
Office MLS ID BB9700
Listing Data Updated Apr 1, 2025 5:52 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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