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79 Cedarwood Avenue, Waltham MA 02453

Waltham, MA 02453 • Cedarwood
$627,500
Est. $3,729/month
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,536
Sq Ft
$409
Price/Sq Ft
0.16
Acres
1950
Year Built
23
Days on Market
Closed Listed Apr 26, 2018 • MLS# 72315676 Copied!

About this home

Highly Desirable Cedarwood Community! Pristine Brickfront Semi-Dormered Cape Home on Private Corner Lot featuring Newer Granite Kitchen & Stainless Steel Appliances, Cozy Fireplaced Livingroom, Formal Diningroom, 1st Floor Bedroom & Tile Bath, Skylit Master Bedroom, Gleaming Hardwood Floors, Newly Finished Basement Familyroom, New 2017 Windows, Newer 2013 Heating System, New 2017 Roof, Private Fenced in Patio with Jacuzzi Tub, Garage, and More! Boston Magazine's Top Ranked Neighborhood convenient to Public Transportation, Restaurants, Shopping, Commuter Rail, Parks, and Brandeis University!

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner FREEMAN, DAVID B & KRISTEN P
Mailing Address 79 CEDARWOOD AVE., WALTHAM, MA, 02453

Land Use

Use Code 101
Description Single Family
Style CAPE

Tax Information

Assessed Value $666,900

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $418,600 $248,300 $666,900

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Jul 17, 2018 $627,500 1530/77

Building Permit History

Permit history not yet available for this municipality.

Municipal Context: WALTHAM

Match: address_exact (95.0% confidence) · Data as of Jun 1, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1950
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,536 sq ft
Total Rooms
7

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $619,900
Final Sale Price: $627,500
Difference: +$7,600 (+1.2%)
Performance Metrics
101.2%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
23
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $404
Sale $/sq ft: $409
This property sold for $409 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 1.2% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 23 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

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

This Property
$409/sq ft
Area Average
$118/sq ft
Difference
+245.3%

This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1950
Living Area 1,536 sq ft
Lot Size 0.16 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 7

Interior

Heating Steam, Oil
Cooling None
Flooring Wood, Tile
Appliances Electric Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full, Finished, Interior Entry, Concrete
Laundry In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Cape
Roof Shingle
Features Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Fenced Yard
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced
Patio/Porch Patio

Parking

Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces 3

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

Financial

Annual Tax $4,271
Assessed Value $418,000

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile
Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Full, Finished, Interior Entry, Concrete
Laundry: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Cape
Year Built: 1950
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Block

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Steam, Oil
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Fenced Yard
Patio & Porch: Patio
Fencing: Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Frontage: 0.00 ft
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access, University

Location

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Neighborhood

Cedarwood

79 Cedarwood Avenue, Waltham MA 02453

Waltham, MA 02453

Walkability

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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
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
Milestones Day School
1.8 mi
Grades 02-12
The Lumen Academy
2.5 mi
Grades PK-08
Our Lady's Academy
3.2 mi
Grades PK-08
B-
William F. Stanley Elementary School
0.6 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+
Thomas R Plympton Elementary School
1.3 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
Henry Whittemore Elementary School
1.7 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
B-
Dual Language School
2.4 mi | #433 of 824 | Score: 46.6
Dropped 101 spots from last year
-11.6 below state avg
222 students Moderate
Grades K-05
A-
Douglas MacArthur Elementary School
2.4 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+
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
Northeast Elementary School
3.0 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
M

Middle Schools

2 schools
A-
John F Kennedy Middle School
1.6 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
1.6 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
B-
Waltham Senior High School
1.6 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
Chapel Hill Chauncy Hall School
1.9 mi
Grades 09-12
Waltham Valor High School
2.4 mi
49 students Less Diverse
Grades 09-12
Gann Academy-The New Jewish High School
3.0 mi
Grades 09-12
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Property History

Market Insights

22.5%
Price Range
25
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73541282
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Jun 24, 2026
$799,900
MLS #73541282 - Active
Sold
Jul 17, 2018
$627,500
Property sold
Days on Market: 25
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Listed for Sale
Apr 26, 2018
$619,900
Original listing
Agent: Hans Brings Office: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Waltham

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jun 25, 2026 Sold $799,900
Apr 26, 2018 New Listing Added $619,900

Market Statistics

Days on Market
23 days
Price per Sq Ft
$409

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2017 $4,271 $418,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$4,271
Tax Year 2017
Assessed Value
$418,000

Listing Information

Agent MLS ID BB901169
Office MLS ID BB9700
Listing Data Updated Jul 17, 2018 4:49 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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