Dimensions12 x 9
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Hardwood
LevelSecond
86 Potter Road, Waltham MA 02453
Waltham, MA 02453
$540,000
Track this home for price, status, and open-house alerts.
Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$549,900
Final Sale Price:
$540,000
Difference:
$9,900 (-1.8%)
Performance Metrics
98.2%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
31
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$434
Sale $/sq ft:
$426
This property sold for $426 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 1.8% below the original asking price.
The property spent 31 days on market before selling.
Nearby Sales Comparison
Based on 8 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days
This Property
$426/sq ft
Area Median
$420/sq ft
Difference
+1.3%
This property sold slightly above the area median for similar homes.
About this home
Wonderful and Sunny....3 bedroom Antique and Charm Filled Colonial on lovely corner lot. Large kitchen and living room. Newer roof, gas heat and air conditioning. Stairway access to the attic where there are 2 additional unheated rooms for possible expansion opportunities. One car garage and several mature plantings throughout the yard. Short walk to playground, park, shopping and transportation. Wonderful home and neighborhood.
View in the App
Save this property, schedule tours instantly, and get alerts when the price drops
Scan with phone
Public Records & Permits
Log in to view assessor & tax records, ownership history, and recent building permits for this property.
BMN Estimate
Get the number an algorithm can't give you
A free agent CMA factors in condition, upgrades, and the street — the things comps alone can't see.
Recently Sold Nearby
Price & Status History
Market Insights
27.9%
Price Range
32
Total Days on Market
Property Timeline
Current Active Listing - MLS #73590430
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Currently Listed
Oct 14, 2026
$749,000
MLS #73590430 - Active
Sold
Nov 14, 2018
$540,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 32
Listed for Sale
Sep 14, 2018
$539,900
Original listing
Agent: Glenna Gelineau
Office: Gelineau & Associates, R.E.
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/14/2026 | 🏡 Currently Listed | $749,000 | - | - | MLS #73590430 - Active |
| 11/14/2018 | ✓ Sold | $540,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 09/14/2018 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $539,900 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $3,718 | $373,200 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$3,718
Tax Year 2018
Assessed Value
$373,200
Facts & Features
1 Car Garage
Central AC
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1883
Living Area
1,267 sq ft
Lot Size
0.16 acres
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
1
Total Rooms
5
Interior
Heating
Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
Wood, Carpet
Appliances
Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace
Living Room
Fireplaces
1
Basement
Full
Laundry
First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
Frame
Architecture
Colonial, Farmhouse
Roof
Shingle
Features
Rain Gutters, Screens, Fenced Yard, Garden
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
Fenced
Patio/Porch
None
Parking
Garage Spaces
1
Has Garage
Yes
Features
Detached, 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 Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Financial
Annual Tax
$3,718
Assessed Value
$373,200
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Taxes Reflect Owner Occupied Exemption.
Exclusions
Coat Rack In Kitchen.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
Contract
Structure Type
[]
House Color
Gray
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
None
County
Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
32 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1883
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,267 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Dimensions13 x 17
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Hardwood
LevelSecond
Dimensions16 x 14
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Hardwood
LevelSecond
Dimensions15 x 14
FeaturesFlooring - Vinyl, Dining Area, Kitchen Island, Dryer Hookup - Electric, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Washer Hookup
LevelFirst
Dimensions21 x 14
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
LevelFirst
FeaturesNo
Display Options
Room Markers
BRBedroom (3)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (1)
BABathroom (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Wood, Carpet
Appliances:
Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s), Screens
Basement:
Full
Laundry:
First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:
Construction & Materials
Style:
Colonial, Farmhouse
Year Built:
1883
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Frame
Roof:
Shingle
Foundation:
Stone
Utilities & Systems
Heating:
Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Heating Zones:
1
Cooling:
Central Air
Cooling Zones:
1
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Rain Gutters, Screens, Fenced Yard, Garden
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Corner Lot, Level
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Garage Spaces:
1
Total Parking Spaces:
3
Parking Features:
Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street
Special Features
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Type:
Living Room
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, House of Worship, Public School
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
Elementary Schools
10 schools
The Lumen Academy
0.3 mi
Grades PK-08
Milestones Day School
2.2 mi
Grades 02-12
Our Lady's Academy
2.4 mi
Grades PK-08
B+
James Fitzgerald Elementary School
0.7 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
Henry Whittemore Elementary School
0.8 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
B+
Thomas R Plympton Elementary School
1.2 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
Dual Language School
1.4 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
William F. Stanley Elementary School
1.7 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
Northeast Elementary School
2.0 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
A-
Douglas MacArthur Elementary School
2.5 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
Middle Schools
2 schools
B
John W. McDevitt Middle School
0.7 mi
|
#160 of 352
|
Score: 43.8
Dropped 17 spots from last year
-14.4 below state avg
604 students
Diverse
Grades 06-08
A-
John F Kennedy Middle School
1.0 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
High Schools
4 schools
B-
Waltham Senior High School
1.0 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
1.2 mi
Grades 09-12
Waltham Valor High School
1.4 mi
47 students
Less Diverse
Grades 09-12
Gann Academy-The New Jewish High School
1.5 mi
Grades 09-12
Learn about these ratings
Location
Loading map...
Neighborhood
86 Potter Road, Waltham MA 02453
Waltham, MA 02453
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Glenna Gelineau
Listing Office
Gelineau & Associates, R.E.
Office Phone
781-894-4020
Agent MLS ID
B9500123
Office MLS ID
AN0836
Listing Data Updated
Nov 15, 2018 6:02 AM EST
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.
Contact Us
Ask about this property — free, no obligation.
Similar Homes for Sale
Comparable Properties
Customize Comparable Search
Finding comparable properties...
Loading market insights for Waltham.