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79 Francis St # 1, Waltham MA 02451

Waltham, MA 02451
$549,000
Est. $3,695/month
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,733
Sq Ft
$317
Price/Sq Ft
1910
Year Built
47
Days on Market
Closed Listed Aug 15, 2018 • MLS# 72379407 Copied!

About this home

Stunning Townhome Style Condominium on a quiet dead end street in bustling Waltham! Completely remodeled in 2010 and lovingly cared for by its current owners this gorgeous townhome will entice you in with the open concept first floor living. Gleaming hardwoods, a stunning cooks kitchen with stainless appliances (including a gas stove!), granite counters and a kitchen island large enough for stools, first floor laundry (washer and dryer purchased 2017) and open living and dining rooms gracefully flow out onto a private deck. The upper two floors create privacy. Two generous bedrooms and a full bath on the second floor and a private skylit master with cathedral ceilings & en suite on the third. Entertain and retreat to this amazing home perfectly situated for easy access to downtown Waltham, the Commuter Rail, and buses into the city.

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Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1910
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,733 sq ft
Total Rooms
6
Stories
3
Entry Level
1

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $549,900
Final Sale Price: $549,000
Difference: $900 (-0.2%)
Performance Metrics
99.8%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
47
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $317
Sale $/sq ft: $317
This property sold for $317 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 0.2% below the original asking price.

The property spent 47 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

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

This Property
$317/sq ft
Area Average
$56/sq ft
Difference
+469.5%

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

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1910
Living Area 1,733 sq ft
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Tile, Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement Y
Laundry Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor, In Unit
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame, Stone
Architecture None
Roof Shingle, Rubber
Features Deck, Patio
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck, Patio

Parking

Features Tandem, Assigned, Paved
Total Spaces 2

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Gas Oven

Financial

Annual Tax $5,632
Assessed Value $446,600

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Y
Laundry: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor, In Unit
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1910
Structure Type: Townhouse
Exterior Materials: Frame, Stone
Roof: Shingle, Rubber
Foundation:
Stories: 3

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

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

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck, Patio
Patio & Porch: Deck, Patio
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Tandem, Assigned, Paved

Location

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Neighborhood

79 Francis St # 1, Waltham MA 02451

Waltham, MA 02451

Walkability

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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
1.2 mi
Grades 02-12
The Lumen Academy
1.6 mi
Grades PK-08
Our Lady's Academy
2.2 mi
Grades PK-08
B+
Thomas R Plympton Elementary School
0.3 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-
William F. Stanley Elementary School
0.9 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
1.3 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
1.3 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
1.8 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
1.8 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
2.0 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
0.5 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
0.6 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
0.5 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
0.8 mi
Grades 09-12
Waltham Valor High School
1.3 mi
49 students Less Diverse
Grades 09-12
Gann Academy-The New Jewish High School
2.0 mi
Grades 09-12
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Monthly Payment Breakdown

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Property Tax $469
Homeowners Insurance $200
HOA Fee $250/mo
PMI (if <20% down) $0

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Year 15
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Property History

Market Insights

99.3%
Price Range
48
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73544550
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏡
Currently Listed
Jul 3, 2026
$4,000
MLS #73544550 - Active
Sold
Oct 22, 2018
$549,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 48
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Listed for Sale
Aug 15, 2018
$560,000
Original listing
Agent: James Grosse Office: Redfin Corp.
Previous Transaction - MLS #72008341
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Jul 14, 2016
$492,000
MLS #72008341

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jul 3, 2026 Sold $4,000
Aug 15, 2018 New Listing Added $560,000
Jul 14, 2016 Sold $492,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
47 days
Price per Sq Ft
$317

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2018 $5,632 $446,600

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$5,632
Tax Year 2018
HOA Fee
$250
Monthly
Assessed Value
$446,600

Listing Information

Listing Office Redfin Corp.
Agent MLS ID CN220567
Office MLS ID NB3534
Listing Data Updated Oct 23, 2018 3:30 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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