26 Friend St, Waltham MA 02453

Waltham, MA 02453
$475,000
Est. $2,528/month
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
788
Sq Ft
$603
Price/Sq Ft
0.13
Acres
1930
Year Built
Single Family Residence
Type
89
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 26, 2025 • MLS# 73115357

About this home

Opportunity Knocks! Desirable Newton Line. Quiet Residential Street. Enclosed 25 x 9 porch off the kitchen. Beautiful level rear yard ideal for entertaining, gardening, relaxing and more. This charming 5 room 3 bedroom 1.5 bath home has been in the family for 70+ years. Home needs some updating and cosmetics while providing a buyer an opportunity to personalize the home. Conveniently located near Waltham's popular Moody St, Restaurants, shopping, walking - bike trail, Bentley and Brandeis University and public transportation.

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $489,900
Final Sale Price: $475,000
Difference: $14,900 (-3.0%)
Performance Metrics
97.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
89
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $622
Sale $/sq ft: $603
This property sold for $603 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 3.0% below the original asking price.

The property spent 89 days on market before selling.

Facts & Features

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Property Category
Residential
Year Built
1930
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
788 sq ft
Total Rooms
5

Interior Features

Heating
Baseboard, Oil
Has Heating
Yes
Cooling
None
Has Cooling
No
Has Fireplace
No
Appliances
Water Heater
Laundry Features
In Basement
Basement Details
Full

Exterior & Structure

Construction Materials
Frame
Architectural Style
Colonial
Roof
Shingle
Foundation
Stone
Exterior Features
Porch - Enclosed
Patio/Porch Features
Porch - Enclosed
Has Spa
No
Waterfront Property
No

Lot & Land

Lot Size
0.13 acres
Lot Size
5,502 sq ft
Lot Size Area
0.1300
Lot Features
Level

Parking & Garage

Has Garage
No
Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces
3
Parking Features
Off Street

Utilities & Systems

Water Source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Electric
Fuses

Community & HOA

Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, University
HOA
No
Senior Community
No

Financial & Tax Information

Annual Tax Amount
$2,206
Tax Year
2023
Tax Assessed Value
$472,000
Parcel Number
840410
Zoning
Res

Additional Details

Year Built Source
Public Records
Year Built Details
Approximate
Attached Property
No
Disclosures
Taxes include residential exemption

Location

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Neighborhood

26 Friend St, Waltham MA 02453

Waltham, MA 02453

Walkability

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Schools

Elementary School
Whittemore
Rating information coming soon
Middle School
Mcdebitt
Rating information coming soon
High School
Waltham
Rating information coming soon

Monthly Payment Calculator

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Estimated Monthly Payment $0

Payment Breakdown

Principal & Interest $0
Property Tax $184
Homeowners Insurance $200
PMI $0

Property History

Market Insights

3%
Price Range
19
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Sold
Dec 7, 2023
$475,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 19
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Listed for Sale
May 23, 2023
$489,900
Original listing
Agent: Charles Smerlas Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Waltham

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
May 23, 2023 New Listing Added $489,900

Market Statistics

Days on Market
89 days
Price per Sq Ft
$603

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2023 $2,206 $472,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$2,206
Tax Year 2023
Assessed Value
$472,000

Listing Information

Listing Agent Charles Smerlas
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Realty - Waltham
Agent MLS ID BB301859
Office MLS ID AN6239

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