296 College Farm Rd, Waltham MA 02451

Waltham, MA 02451
$781,000
4
Beds
3.5
Baths
2,830
Sq Ft
$276
Price/Sq Ft
0.28
Acres
2007
Year Built
2
Garage Spaces
14
Days on Market
Sold Listed Apr 20, 2017 • MLS# 72148772 Copied! • Updated Jul 14, 2017

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $734,700
Final Sale Price: $781,000
Difference: +$46,300 (+6.3%)
Performance Metrics
106.3%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
14
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $260
Sale $/sq ft: $276
This property sold for $276 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 6.3% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 14 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 27 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$276/sq ft
Area Median
$449/sq ft
Difference
38.6%

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

About this home

Pristine 2007 Custom Built Home with an ideal blend of Classic Elegance and a Contemporary Floor Plan. The main level features an open concept Living, Dining room and Kitchen w/Cherry Cabinets-Granite Counters-Double Ovens-SS Appliances-Center Island & French Door leading to a deck with Summertime views of Treetops. Also on this level is the Master Bedroom with an On-Suite Bath & Walk-in Closet plus two Bedrooms & a Bathroom. The lower level offers lots of windows for natural light, an Office, 3/4Bath, Mudroom, Bedroom, Laundry, 1/2 bath as well as a Family Room with Wet Bar and access to a covered Patio & Yard. Other features include a Fireplace, Hardwood & Marble Flooring, 8’6” High Ceilings, C/A, Security System, Recess Lighting, ready to connect Speaker System, Walk-up Attic & 2-Car Garage with direct entry. Located in the desirable MacArthur Elementary School District, this move-in ready home offers an ideal layout with the option for One Floor or Multi-Generation Family Living!

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Property History

Market Insights

99.2%
Price Range
15
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73531897
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Jun 8, 2026
$6,000
MLS #73531897 - Active
Sold
Jul 14, 2017
$781,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 15
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Listed for Sale
Apr 20, 2017
$734,700
Original listing
Agent: Christina Perdiki-Lord Office: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Waltham

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2017 $4,477 $467,600

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$4,477
Tax Year 2017
Assessed Value
$467,600

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage
Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 2007
Living Area 2,830 sq ft
Lot Size 0.28 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 10

Interior

Heating Central, Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Tile, Laminate, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full, Partially Finished, Walk-out Access, Interior Entry, Garage Access
Laundry Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile, In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Office, Mud Room, Central Vacuum, Wet Bar, Walk-up Attic, Wired For Sound

Exterior

Construction Frame, Stone
Architecture Raised Ranch
Roof Shingle
Features Deck, Covered Patio/deck, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard, Stone Wall
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced
Patio/Porch Deck, Covered
Garage Spaces 2
Has Garage Yes
Features Attached, Garage Door Opener, Workshop In Garage, Off Street
Total Spaces 8
Electric Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service, 200+ Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Gas Oven, For Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Annual Tax $4,477
Assessed Value $467,600
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures See Attached Sellers Disclosure & Plot Plan. Lot Line On The Right Side Of The House Extends Beyond The Fence. Taxes Reflect Owner Occupied Exemption.
Exclusions Master Bedroom Window Treatments. Living & Dining Room Window Treatments Are Negotiable.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color Beige
Sq Ft Source Other
Sq Ft Disclosures Includes Both Levels but not 572sf of Garage space.
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 15 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
2007
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
3
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,830 sq ft
Total Rooms
10
Main Level Bedrooms
1

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Laminate, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Office, Mud Room, Central Vacuum, Wet Bar, Walk-up Attic, Wired for Sound
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Garage Access
Laundry: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security: Security System

Construction & Materials

Style: Raised Ranch
Year Built: 2007
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame, Stone
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Central, Baseboard, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 6
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 2
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features: Thermostat

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck, Covered Patio/Deck, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard, Stone Wall
Patio & Porch: Deck, Covered
Fencing: Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Easements, Steep Slope
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 8
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Workshop in Garage, Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Public School
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
0.6 mi
Grades 02-12
Our Lady's Academy
1.0 mi
Grades PK-08
The Lumen Academy
2.2 mi
Grades PK-08
A-
Douglas MacArthur Elementary School
0.4 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
Dual Language School
0.9 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
Northeast Elementary School
1.1 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+
Thomas R Plympton Elementary School
1.3 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
2.3 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
William F. Stanley Elementary School
2.3 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
Henry Whittemore Elementary School
2.6 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
M

Middle Schools

2 schools
A-
John F Kennedy Middle School
1.3 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
1.6 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
Waltham Valor High School
0.9 mi
47 students Less Diverse
Grades 09-12
Chapel Hill Chauncy Hall School
0.9 mi
Grades 09-12
B-
Waltham Senior High School
1.3 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
Gann Academy-The New Jewish High School
1.6 mi
Grades 09-12
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296 College Farm Rd, Waltham MA 02451

Waltham, MA 02451

Listing Information

Listing Office Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Waltham
Office Phone 781-893-0808
Agent MLS ID BB902902
Office MLS ID BB9700
Listing Data Updated Jul 14, 2017 3:45 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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