85 Crescent Street, Waltham MA 02453

Waltham, MA 02453
$1,490,000
Est. $7,930/month
6
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,860
Sq Ft
$521
Price/Sq Ft
0.37
Acres
1850
Year Built
Single Family Residence
Type
78
Days on Market
Active Price Drop -$305,000 Open House Listed Sep 25, 2025 • MLS# 73401455

About this home

Mesmerizing Charles River waterfront living in the historic Robert Murray House—an enchanting Greek Revival Italian Colonial full of classic design details and character. This one-of-a-kind home features tall ceilings and crown moldings throughout, blending timeless architecture with modern updates. Enjoy a bright family room with sliders to a spacious deck and fully fenced 1/3-acre yard with shed and private dock—perfect for kayaking, sailing, and outdoor fun. Located just steps from popular Moody Street shops, restaurants, parks, and public transit - a walker’s paradise. The granite kitchen with stainless steel appliances has a passthrough to a formal dining room. A marble fireplaced living room and den/guest suite complete the first floor. Dual staircases lead to a sun-filled primary suite with dual closets, bonus skylit top-floor bedrooms and playroom. Updates include ductless A/C and 2022 heat system and basement workshop. Rare opportunity to live in beauty, history, and nature

Open House Schedule

28
Sep
Sunday, September 28
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM EDT
27
Sep
Saturday, September 27
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM EDT

Facts & Features

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Property Category
Residential
Year Built
1850
Bedrooms
6
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,860 sq ft
Total Rooms
11

Interior Features

Flooring
Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood
Heating
Steam, Natural Gas, Ductless
Has Heating
Yes
Cooling
Ductless
Has Cooling
Yes
Fireplace Features
Living Room
Has Fireplace
Yes
Number of Fireplaces
1
Appliances
Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
Interior Features
Bathroom - Half, Bedroom, Den, Play Room
Basement Details
Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete

Exterior & Structure

Construction Materials
Frame
Architectural Style
Colonial
Roof
Shingle, Rubber
Foundation
Stone, Brick/Mortar
Exterior Features
Deck, Storage, Fenced Yard
Patio/Porch Features
Deck
Fencing
Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Has Spa
No
Waterfront Features
Waterfront, River
Waterfront Property
Yes

Lot & Land

Lot Size
0.37 acres
Lot Size
16,200 sq ft
Lot Size Area
0.3700
Lot Features
Gentle Sloping
Road Surface Type
Paved

Parking & Garage

Has Garage
No
Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces
5
Parking Features
Off Street, Paved

Utilities & Systems

Utilities Available
for Gas Range
Water Source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Electric
Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Security Features
Security System

Community & HOA

Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Highway Access, T-Station
HOA
No
Senior Community
No

Financial & Tax Information

Annual Tax Amount
$5,624
Tax Year
2025
Tax Assessed Value
$874,600
Tax Lot
L:0001
Tax Block
B:001
Tax Map Number
M:069
Parcel Number
839377
Zoning
1

Additional Details

Year Built Source
Public Records
Year Built Details
Actual
Attached Property
No

Location

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Neighborhood

85 Crescent Street, Waltham MA 02453

Waltham, MA 02453

Walkability

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Schools

Elementary School
Stanley
Rating information coming soon
Middle School
Mcdevitt
Rating information coming soon
High School
Waltham High
Rating information coming soon

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Payment Breakdown

Principal & Interest $0
Property Tax $469
Homeowners Insurance $200
PMI $0

Property History

Property Timeline

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Listed for Sale
Jul 9, 2025
$1,490,000
Original listing
Agent: Hans Brings RESULTS Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Waltham

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jul 9, 2025 New Listing Added $1,490,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
78 days
Price per Sq Ft
$521
Total Price Drop
-$305,000

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

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