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85 Crescent Street, Waltham MA 02453

Waltham, MA 02453
$1,450,000
Est. $8,001/month
5
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,860
Sq Ft
$507
Price/Sq Ft
0.37
Acres
1850
Year Built
Single Family Residence
Type
254
Days on Market
Active Price Drop -$345,000 Listed Jul 9, 2025 • MLS# 73401455 Copied!

About this home

NEWLY REFRESHED!!! Freshly painted interiors and newly refinished hardwood floors enhance this historic waterfront estate offering seamless urban convenience. Experience Charles River living at the historic 1850s Robert Murray House, a Greek Revival Italian Colonial boasting expansive river views from most rooms. This unique property sits on a rare 1/3-acre fenced lot with private dock for fishing and boating and a spacious deck for entertaining and enjoying breathtaking sunsets on the water. Exceptionally walkable just steps to Moody Street’s popular shops, restaurants, and commuter rail. Inside enjoy tall ceilings and period details including a marble fireplace and crown moldings. Granite kitchen with stainless appliances, formal dining room, and versatile skylit finished attic. Additional features include ductless A/C, 2022 heating system, basement workshop, and EV charger. A rare opportunity to own a large waterfront lot in a vibrant urban setting.

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Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1850
Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,860 sq ft
Total Rooms
10

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1850
Living Area 2,860 sq ft
Lot Size 0.37 acres
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 10

Interior

Heating Steam, Natural Gas, Ductless
Cooling Ductless
Flooring Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet
Appliances Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full, Walk-out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete
Laundry None
Features Bathroom - Half, Den, Play Room

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial
Roof Shingle, Rubber
Features Deck, Storage, Fenced Yard
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced/enclosed, Fenced
Patio/Porch Deck

Parking

Features Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces 5

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range

Financial

Annual Tax $5,624
Assessed Value $874,600

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
Interior Features: Bathroom - Half, Den, Play Room
Windows:
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete
Laundry:
Security: Security System

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1850
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle, Rubber
Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Steam, Natural Gas, Ductless
Heating Zones: 6
Cooling: Ductless
Cooling Zones: 5
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck, Storage, Fenced Yard
Patio & Porch: Deck
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Gentle Sloping
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 5
Parking Features: Off Street, Paved

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Waterfront: Yes
Waterfront Type: Waterfront, River
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Highway Access, T-Station

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Neighborhood

85 Crescent Street, Waltham MA 02453

Waltham, MA 02453

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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
The Lumen Academy
1.4 mi
Grades PK-08
Milestones Day School
1.8 mi
Grades 02-12
Our Lady's Academy
2.7 mi
Grades PK-08
B-
William F. Stanley Elementary School
0.6 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
0.7 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
B+
Thomas R Plympton Elementary School
0.8 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-
Dual Language School
1.7 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+
James Fitzgerald Elementary School
1.7 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
A-
Douglas MacArthur Elementary School
2.4 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
Northeast Elementary School
2.4 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
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
618 students Diverse
Grades 06-08
A-
John F Kennedy Middle School
0.8 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
H

High Schools

4 schools
B-
Waltham Senior High School
0.8 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
1.2 mi
Grades 09-12
Waltham Valor High School
1.7 mi
49 students Less Diverse
Grades 09-12
Gann Academy-The New Jewish High School
2.2 mi
Grades 09-12
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Property History

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Listed for Sale
Jul 9, 2025
$1,450,000
Original listing
Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Waltham

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jul 9, 2025 New Listing Added $1,450,000 —

Market Statistics

Days on Market
254 days
Price per Sq Ft
$507
Total Price Drop
-$345,000

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $5,624 $874,600

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$5,624
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$874,600

Listing Information

Listing Agent Hans Brings RESULTS
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Realty - Waltham
Agent MLS ID TM336529
Office MLS ID AN6239
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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