A thoughtfully updated and expanded Colonial you will love coming home to, 438 Waltham Street offers an impressive combination of modern style, generous living spaces, and everyday convenience. A circular driveway provides easy access in and out, while the home’s convenient location puts Clarke Middle School, tennis and pickleball courts, conservation land, shopping, dining, the town center, and everyday amenities all within easy reach. The welcoming foyer opens gradually into the sun-filled living room, where hardwood floors, a large picture window, and wood-burning fireplace create a warm and inviting atmosphere, perfect for entertaining or simply relaxing at home. Entertain in style in the formal dining room, featuring hardwood floors, a built-in corner cabinet, and plenty of space to accommodate friends and family. Everyone will love gathering in the stunning, open-concept kitchen featuring granite countertops, a breakfast bar island, pendant and recessed lighting, and a ceramic tile floor. The adjoining informal dining area sets the stage for easy everyday meals. A glass slider opens to the deck and backyard beyond, perfect for soaking up a little sunshine or enjoying the spacious, level yard. The spacious family room, set behind French doors, offers the perfect blend of comfort and practicality. Flowing easily from the kitchen and filled with natural light, this inviting space features recessed lighting and hardwood flooring, creating a comfortable setting for movie nights, gatherings, or simply unwinding at the end of the day. A half bathroom completes the main level. Comfort and style continue on the second level with the primary suite, three additional bedrooms, and a full family bathroom off the main hall. The oversized primary bedroom offers a walk-in closet for plenty of storage and organization. The primary bathroom is updated with a tiled shower, Jacuzzi tub, and a dual sink vanity. The cheerful family bedrooms are filled with natural light and feature hardwood floors and ample closet space, all with easy access to the family bathroom with a tiled tub and shower and a dual sink vanity. Retreat to the third level to discover two spacious and versatile rooms, both featuring hardwood floors and skylights, and full bathroom. Whether you envision a secondary family room, exercise area, private office, hobby space, or a combination of uses, this flexible level is ready to adapt to your needs. Move right in!
Follen Heights, located between Massachusetts Avenue and the Minuteman Bikeway, is a residential and commuter-friendly Lexington neighborhood with mid-century ranch streetscapes and a leafy, low-rise feel. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Massachusetts Ave corridor near Waltham Street, where small storefronts, cafés, and everyday services set a steady, walk-and-stop rhythm. Nearby pillars include Cary Memorial Library, Lexington Venue, and the Lexington Farmers Market on the Town Green. Side streets read as tidy postwar blocks with occasional Colonials, while the bikeway adds a linear, car-free route for daily routines. Pocket parks and school grounds shape the open-space pattern, and the town center’s civic buildings give the area a polished New England backdrop.
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Market insights
438 Waltham St · $1,379,000
DAYS ON MARKET
12 days
The average home goes pending in 23 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.8%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$1,379,000
Median sale price in this area is $843,256. (39% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
22% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Vaulted ceilings
Recessed lighting
Overhead lighting
Ceiling fans
French doors
Skylights
Insulated windows with screens
Game room
Office
Bedrooms
Master bedroom on second floor with walk-in closet, double vanity and full bath; hardwood flooring and ceiling fan
Three additional bedrooms on second floor with hardwood flooring, overhead lighting and double closets
Bathrooms
Three full bathrooms and one half bathroom
Master bath includes double vanity, full tiled tub/shower and Jacuzzi/whirlpool soaking tub; stone/granite countertops
Other baths feature double vanities, tiled tub/shower and stone/granite countertops
Third-floor bath has tiled tub/shower, pedestal sink
Kitchen
Stone/granite countertops
Kitchen island
Breakfast bar/nook
Pantry
Dining area adjacent to kitchen
Open floorplan with recessed and pendant lighting
Exterior access to deck via slider/French doors
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer hookups in basement
Electric dryer hookup
Flooring
Hardwood flooring throughout main living areas and bedrooms
Tile and stone/ceramic tile in kitchen and bathrooms
Heating & cooling
Oil-fired baseboard heating
Central air conditioning
Thermostat (energy efficient feature)
Exterior features
Deck
Rain gutters
Professional landscaping
Level lot
Public road frontage
Home design
Single family residence
Light gray exterior color
Renovated since original construction
Parking
Off-street parking via driveway
Three open parking spaces
Construction
Frame construction
Shingle roof
Concrete perimeter foundation
Built originally (public records) and renovated since
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electric service with circuit breakers
HOA & community
Community amenities include public transportation, shopping, tennis courts, parks, walk/jog trails, golf, bike path, conservation area, highway access, houses of worship and public schools
Not a senior community
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
WEL MAINTAINED CLASSIC NEW ENGLAND CAPE.FIREPLACED LIVING ROOM, FORMAL DINING ROOM,EAT-IN KTICHEN,1ST FL BEDROOM & 2 ON SECOND FLOOR(ONE UNHEATED)LOVELY NATURAL WOODWORK.CONV. LOCATION.ONE BLOCK TO STORES AND BUS "B DRY" SYSTEM.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$14,784 (+3.0%)
$559,000 + $642,000
$1,201,000
2025
$14,358 (+6.4%)
$532,000 + $642,000
$1,174,000
2024
$13,500 (+2.0%)
$507,000 + $595,000
$1,102,000
2023
$13,234 (+4.4%)
$461,000 + $557,000
$1,018,000
2022
$12,682 (−0.9%)
$419,000 + $500,000
$919,000
2021
$12,793 (+4.1%)
$399,000 + $490,000
$889,000
2020
$12,294 (+4.2%)
$399,000 + $476,000
$875,000
2019
$11,804 (+3.3%)
$380,000 + $456,000
$836,000
2018
$11,426 (−1.2%)
$362,000 + $437,000
$799,000
2017
$11,563 (−3.5%)
$334,000 + $464,000
$798,000
2016
$11,987 (+10.2%)
$314,000 + $507,000
$821,000
2014
$10,873 (+2.0%)
$254,000 + $447,000
$701,000
2013
$10,655 (+4.7%)
$254,000 + $447,000
$701,000
2012
$10,180 (−0.4%)
$240,000 + $440,000
$680,000
2011
$10,224 (+3.9%)
$243,000 + $467,000
$710,000
2010
$9,841 (+78.5%)
$243,000 + $467,000
$710,000
2009
$5,512
$256,000 + $169,000
$425,000
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,098 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,736
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,736
Year built
1953
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2367355S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.
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