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81 Princeton Avenue, Waltham MA 02451

Waltham, MA 02451 • Lakeview
$420,000
Est. $2,707/month
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
912
Sq Ft
$461
Price/Sq Ft
0.08
Acres
1960
Year Built
79
Days on Market
Closed Listed Apr 9, 2020 • MLS# 72642386 Copied!

About this home

LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! Move in ready 900 square foot home on 3600 square feet of land featuring 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms located in the Douglas MacArthur school district. This home features Central Air Conditioning, a gas stove, oven, refrigerator, washer, dryer, exterior sitting porch, and a level fenced in yard. The home is in good condition and inspections are scheduled by appointment. The backyard includes new synthetic turf. The neighborhood is less than 2 miles from Rt. 95, Rt. 2, and the Wyman business area. Also, near the Wal-Lex shopping plaza and YMCA. This home is within walking distance to Lazazzero Splash Playground that includes a new water park, basketball court, 2 baseball fields and bus line. The street has sidewalks on both sides. The property is for sale in “AS IS” condition, Serious buyers only that are pre-approved for a mortgage. 5 days to review offer.

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Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1960
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
912 sq ft
Total Rooms
5

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $450,000
Final Sale Price: $420,000
Difference: $30,000 (-6.7%)
Performance Metrics
93.3%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
79
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $493
Sale $/sq ft: $461
This property sold for $461 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 6.7% below the original asking price.

The property spent 79 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 13 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$461/sq ft
Area Average
$473/sq ft
Difference
2.6%

This property sold near the area average for similar homes.

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1960
Living Area 912 sq ft
Lot Size 0.08 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 5

Interior

Heating Central, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air, Heat Pump
Flooring Wood, Laminate, Hardwood
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Oven, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Plumbed For Ice Maker
Fireplace None
Basement Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Concrete, Slab
Laundry Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features Finish - Sheetrock

Exterior

Construction Frame, Conventional (2x4-2x6)
Architecture Ranch
Roof Shingle
Features Porch, Porch - Screened, Rain Gutters, Fenced Yard
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced/enclosed, Fenced
Patio/Porch Porch, Screened

Parking

Features Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces 2

Utilities

Electric 110 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 150 Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Gas Oven, For Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection

Financial

Annual Tax $4,605
Assessed Value $410,000

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Laminate, Hardwood
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Oven, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Plumbed For Ice Maker
Interior Features: Finish - Sheetrock
Windows: Storm Window(s)
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Concrete, Slab
Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Ranch
Year Built: 1960
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame, Conventional (2x4-2x6)
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Central, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 2
Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump
Cooling Zones: 1
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features: Thermostat

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch, Porch - Screened, Rain Gutters, Fenced Yard
Patio & Porch: Porch, Screened
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Cleared, Level
Road Frontage: 70.00 ft
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Special Features

View: Yes
View Type: City View(s)
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, University, Sidewalks

Location

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Neighborhood

Lakeview

81 Princeton Avenue, Waltham MA 02451

Waltham, MA 02451

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
Our Lady's Academy
0.8 mi
Grades PK-08
Milestones Day School
0.8 mi
Grades 02-12
The Lumen Academy
2.3 mi
Grades PK-08
A-
Douglas MacArthur Elementary School
0.3 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
0.9 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
1.0 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
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
2.3 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
2.7 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
M

Middle Schools

2 schools
A-
John F Kennedy Middle School
1.5 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
1.7 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
0.9 mi
49 students Less Diverse
Grades 09-12
Chapel Hill Chauncy Hall School
1.1 mi
Grades 09-12
B-
Waltham Senior High School
1.5 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
Gann Academy-The New Jewish High School
1.5 mi
Grades 09-12
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Year 15
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Property History

Market Insights

39.9%
Price Range
81
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73507692
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Currently Listed
Apr 27, 2026
$699,000
MLS #73507692 - Active
Sold
Aug 14, 2020
$420,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 81
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Listed for Sale
Apr 9, 2020
$429,000
Original listing
Agent: Kris Lippi Office: Get Listed Realty, LLC

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Apr 27, 2026 Sold $699,000
Apr 9, 2020 New Listing Added $429,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
79 days
Price per Sq Ft
$461

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2020 $4,605 $410,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$4,605
Tax Year 2020
Assessed Value
$410,000

Listing Information

Listing Agent Kris Lippi
Listing Office Get Listed Realty, LLC
Agent MLS ID CN225509
Office MLS ID AN4039
Listing Data Updated Aug 15, 2020 12:12 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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