12 Marivista Ave, Waltham MA 02451

Waltham, MA 02451 • Lakeview
$539,000
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,342
Sq Ft
$402
Price/Sq Ft
0.09
Acres
1970
Year Built
3
Parking
15
Days on Market
Sold Listed Mar 11, 2020 • MLS# 72631809 Copied! • Updated Apr 30, 2020

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $529,000
Final Sale Price: $539,000
Difference: +$10,000 (+1.9%)
Performance Metrics
101.9%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
15
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $394
Sale $/sq ft: $402
This property sold for $402 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 1.9% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 15 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 17 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$402/sq ft
Area Median
$482/sq ft
Difference
16.7%

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

About this home

This beautiful colonial is in move in condition. The hilltop location offers wonderful light and breezes and a panoramic view of Lakeview Valley and the lake itself in the winter months. It also abuts a 1/2 acre of conservation land. The first floor offers a living room with a large picture window and a well appointed kitchen with granite counter tops, energy star stainless steel appliances and a ceramic tile floor. The dining room is completely open to the kitchen. To to rear of the kitchen is the laundry / utility room with a new gas boiler less than a year old. There is also a half bath on the first level. The second floor offers a spacious master bedroom with those great views of the valley, a spacious second bedroom and a 3rd bedroom with skylights and a large cedar closet. The ceramic tile bath in updated and in beautiful condition. The exterior offers both a patio to the side of the house and a spacious deck to the rear of the house which looks out on a private back yard.

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Property History

Market Insights

99.5%
Price Range
17
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73569367
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Aug 28, 2026
$3,600
MLS #73569367 - Active
Previous Transaction - MLS #73326078
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Mar 3, 2025
$725,000
MLS #73326078
Sold
Apr 29, 2020
$539,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 17
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Listed for Sale
Mar 11, 2020
$529,000
Original listing
Agent: Donald Rankin Office: Cameron Prestige - Boston

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2019 $5,001 $395,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$5,001
Tax Year 2019
Assessed Value
$395,000

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1970
Living Area 1,342 sq ft
Lot Size 0.09 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Wood, Tile, Carpet
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement None
Laundry Gas Dryer Hookup, First Floor
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial
Roof Shingle
Features Deck, Patio, Rain Gutters
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck, Patio
Features Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces 3
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range
Annual Tax $5,001
Assessed Value $395,000
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures Some Warped Siding In One Small Area To The Side Of The House. Room Dimensions Are Approximate- Buyers To Exercise Due Diligence To Confirm Dimensions.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color White
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 17 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1970
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,342 sq ft
Total Rooms
6

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement:
Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, First Floor
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1970
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Slab

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: 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: Deck, Patio, Rain Gutters
Patio & Porch: Deck, Patio
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
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
0.7 mi
Grades PK-08
Milestones Day School
0.9 mi
Grades 02-12
The Lumen Academy
2.1 mi
Grades PK-08
A-
Douglas MacArthur Elementary School
0.6 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-
Dual Language School
0.7 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
Northeast Elementary School
0.7 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+
Thomas R Plympton Elementary School
1.4 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
2.1 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
2.5 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
2.6 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
1.3 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
Waltham Valor High School
0.7 mi
49 students Less Diverse
Grades 09-12
Chapel Hill Chauncy Hall School
0.9 mi
Grades 09-12
Gann Academy-The New Jewish High School
1.3 mi
Grades 09-12
B-
Waltham Senior High School
1.3 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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Neighborhood

Lakeview

12 Marivista Ave, Waltham MA 02451

Waltham, MA 02451

Listing Information

Listing Agent Donald Rankin
Agent MLS ID BB901905
Office MLS ID AN5917
Listing Data Updated Apr 30, 2020 12:18 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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