1247 Trapelo Rd, Waltham MA 02451

Waltham, MA 02451
$500,000
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,475
Sq Ft
$339
Price/Sq Ft
0.21
Acres
1950
Year Built
1
Garage Space
2
Days on Market
Sold Listed Jun 1, 2017 • MLS# 72174608 Copied! • Updated Jun 30, 2017

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $509,900
Final Sale Price: $500,000
Difference: $9,900 (-1.9%)
Performance Metrics
98.1%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
2
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $346
Sale $/sq ft: $339
This property sold for $339 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 1.9% below the original asking price.

With only 2 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 7 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$339/sq ft
Area Median
$537/sq ft
Difference
36.9%

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

About this home

VALUE, CONVENIENCE, AMENITIES & LOCATION… This recently updated, freshly painted, 1475 square foot, 3 bedroom/1 bath slab ranch is located in the highly desirable town of Waltham. LOCATION: this house is located minutes from the most prominent office parks, hotels and services as well as route 128/95, the Mass Pike, Route 2 and other major commuter routes! CONVENIENCE: Walk to restaurants, banks, shopping, post office. Enjoy tennis and basketball courts and playground across the street! AMENITIES: Three just carpeted bedrooms, large remodeled kitchen with tile floor, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and higher end cabinets. Updated bath with beautiful marble countertop vanity, ceramic tile floor and a gorgeous tile tub surround with tile accents. Has a sunny, fireplaced living room with solid bamboo floors and a large, front-to-back family room that can accommodate multiple room configurations. Also an attached one car garage with work area and a separate laundry

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Property History

Market Insights

99.2%
Price Range
3
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73543456
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Jun 30, 2026
$3,825
MLS #73543456 - Active
Sold
Jun 23, 2017
$500,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 3
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Listed for Sale
Jun 1, 2017
$509,900
Original listing
Agent: Karen Lowe Office: New England Home Realty

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2017 $4,661 $371,100

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$4,661
Tax Year 2017
Assessed Value
$371,100

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1950
Living Area 1,475 sq ft
Lot Size 0.21 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Wood, Tile, Carpet, Laminate, Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement None
Laundry Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile, First Floor
Features Sun Room

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Ranch
Roof Shingle
Features Porch - Enclosed, Porch - Screened, Patio, Sprinkler System
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch - Enclosed, Screened, Patio
Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Attached, Garage Door Opener, Workshop In Garage, Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces 5
Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $4,661
Assessed Value $371,100
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures This Part Of Trapelo Road Is In A Flood Plain
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color Yellow
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 3 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1950
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,475 sq ft
Total Rooms
6

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Laminate, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Sun Room
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement:
Laundry: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, First Floor
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Ranch
Year Built: 1950
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Slab

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Porch - Screened, Patio, Sprinkler System
Patio & Porch: Porch - Enclosed, Screened, Patio
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Level
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 5
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Workshop in Garage, Paved Drive, Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, University
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
Our Lady's Academy
0.8 mi
Grades PK-08
Milestones Day School
1.4 mi
Grades 02-12
The Lumen Academy
2.9 mi
Grades PK-08
A-
Douglas MacArthur Elementary School
0.7 mi | #185 of 824 | Score: 55.9
Improved 213 spots from last year
-2.3 below state avg
475 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades K-05
B
Northeast Elementary School
1.2 mi | #352 of 824 | Score: 49.1
Improved 255 spots from last year
-9.1 below state avg
527 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
B-
Dual Language School
1.5 mi | #433 of 824 | Score: 46.6
Dropped 101 spots from last year
-11.6 below state avg
222 students Moderate
Grades K-05
B+
Thomas R Plympton Elementary School
2.1 mi | #303 of 824 | Score: 50.8
Improved 344 spots from last year
-7.4 below state avg
357 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades K-05
B+
James Fitzgerald Elementary School
2.8 mi | #270 of 824 | Score: 51.8
Improved 2 spots from last year
-6.4 below state avg
350 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
B-
William F. Stanley Elementary School
3.2 mi | #420 of 824 | Score: 47.2
Improved 49 spots from last year
-11.1 below state avg
381 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
B
Henry Whittemore Elementary School
3.4 mi | #357 of 824 | Score: 49.0
Improved 144 spots from last year
-9.2 below state avg
372 students Moderate
Rising School
Grades K-05
M

Middle Schools

2 schools
A-
John F Kennedy Middle School
2.2 mi | #94 of 352 | Score: 50.3
Improved 34 spots from last year
-7.9 below state avg
635 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
B
John W. McDevitt Middle School
2.4 mi | #160 of 352 | Score: 43.8
Dropped 17 spots from last year
-14.4 below state avg
618 students Diverse
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

4 schools
Waltham Valor High School
1.5 mi
49 students Less Diverse
Grades 09-12
Chapel Hill Chauncy Hall School
1.8 mi
Grades 09-12
Gann Academy-The New Jewish High School
1.9 mi
Grades 09-12
B-
Waltham Senior High School
2.2 mi | #179 of 346 | Score: 53.0
Improved 59 spots from last year
-5.2 below state avg
1,791 students Diverse
21 sports • 1,802 athletes
Early College Program Rising School Career Tech Programs College Ready Curriculum
Grades 09-12
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1247 Trapelo Rd, Waltham MA 02451

Waltham, MA 02451

Listing Information

Listing Office New England Home Realty
Office Phone 508-733-4179
Agent MLS ID K9502121
Office MLS ID AC0326
Listing Data Updated Jun 30, 2017 4:48 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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