Set atop a small hill you'll love how private & peaceful the location at 890 Waltham St is while being centrally located to shops, restaurants & highways! This beautifully maintained, young center-entry Colonial offers buyers everything they've been looking for. On the first floor is a large eat-in kitchen that opens to a serene backyard w/ new patio & plantings, a front to back family room w/ wood burning fireplace, and the formal living & dining rooms are perfect for family gatherings. A half bath completes this floor. Upstairs the home offers a lovely primary suite w/ walk-in closet & private bath, 3 nicely sized bedrooms and a shared bathroom. Finished bsmt is the perfect space for a home gym, office, or movie space w/ built-ins to hold games, movies & more. Walk across the street to Wagon Wheel for fresh local produce, meats & flowers. Hop in your car and be in Lexington center or onto Rt 2 in moments. Gleaming hardwoods & fresh paint throughout most of the home & a young roof.
Single-familyProperty Type
1994Year Built
0.7 acresLot Size
$618Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Team Suzanne and Company• Compass
Bought with The Elite Team• Phoenix Real Estate Partners, LLC
For the privacy seeker! Seize this opportunity to live in your own hilltop retreat with privacy and a world of lush landscaping all around you. This like new 8 rm, 4 br, 2 1/2 bath colonial is both impressive and practical. In addition to the privacy, the interior features granite counters in the kitchen & baths, and wainscoting and crown dentil moulding in the dining & living rooms. You’d never think you could live in this setting just minutes from Cambridge. Just unpack & enjoy.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$17,973 (+3.3%)
$718,000 + $742,000
$1,460,000
2025
$17,391 (−7.1%)
$684,000 + $738,000
$1,422,000
2024
$18,718 (+4.6%)
$652,000 + $876,000
$1,528,000
2023
$17,888 (+6.6%)
$592,000 + $784,000
$1,376,000
2022
$16,781 (+4.2%)
$539,000 + $677,000
$1,216,000
2021
$16,102 (+1.6%)
$513,000 + $606,000
$1,119,000
2020
$15,848 (+4.2%)
$513,000 + $615,000
$1,128,000
2019
$15,207 (+2.0%)
$488,000 + $589,000
$1,077,000
2018
$14,915 (+5.8%)
$465,000 + $578,000
$1,043,000
2017
$14,099 (+1.1%)
$429,000 + $544,000
$973,000
2016
$13,943 (+9.0%)
$409,000 + $546,000
$955,000
2014
$12,796 (+4.2%)
$330,000 + $495,000
$825,000
2013
$12,282 (+5.5%)
$330,000 + $478,000
$808,000
2012
$11,647 (+23.7%)
$312,000 + $466,000
$778,000
2011
$9,418 (+3.1%)
$283,000 + $371,000
$654,000
2010
$9,134 (+4.6%)
$283,000 + $376,000
$659,000
2009
$8,729
$297,000 + $376,000
$673,000
Tax history for 890 Waltham St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$17,973 (+3.3%)
$718,000 + $742,000
$1,460,000
2025
$17,391 (−7.1%)
$684,000 + $738,000
$1,422,000
2024
$18,718 (+4.6%)
$652,000 + $876,000
$1,528,000
2023
$17,888 (+6.6%)
$592,000 + $784,000
$1,376,000
2022
$16,781 (+4.2%)
$539,000 + $677,000
$1,216,000
2021
$16,102 (+1.6%)
$513,000 + $606,000
$1,119,000
2020
$15,848 (+4.2%)
$513,000 + $615,000
$1,128,000
2019
$15,207 (+2.0%)
$488,000 + $589,000
$1,077,000
2018
$14,915 (+5.8%)
$465,000 + $578,000
$1,043,000
2017
$14,099 (+1.1%)
$429,000 + $544,000
$973,000
2016
$13,943 (+9.0%)
$409,000 + $546,000
$955,000
2014
$12,796 (+4.2%)
$330,000 + $495,000
$825,000
2013
$12,282 (+5.5%)
$330,000 + $478,000
$808,000
2012
$11,647 (+23.7%)
$312,000 + $466,000
$778,000
2011
$9,418 (+3.1%)
$283,000 + $371,000
$654,000
2010
$9,134 (+4.6%)
$283,000 + $376,000
$659,000
2009
$8,729
$297,000 + $376,000
$673,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Interior Features: Wainscoting, Media Room, Foyer, High Speed Internet
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,558
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Blue
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Stone Wall
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.7
Lot Features: Wooded, Sloped
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $16,781
Tax Year: 2022
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Rte 2 to Hayden Ave to Waltham St, OR Concord Ave to Waltham St.
UnparsedAddress: 890 Waltham St, Lexington MA 02421
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, University, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,352
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.7 acres
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1994
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2006292S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 11, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
Exclusions: All Appliances Negotiable, Including Beverage Fridge & Fridge In Garage.
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Bowman Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
10/10
Jonas Clarke Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
10/10
Lexington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
10/10
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