Off market aug 2020 for $725K

$1,010,617

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,355/mo

•

2,611

sq ft

121 Thornton Rd, Waltham, MA 02453

About this home

HIGHLY DESIRABLE CEDARWOOD COMMUNITY! Astounding Charm Filled Dutch BRICK Colonial Home Featuring 2 CAR GARAGE, Modern Kitchen with NEW Granite Counters, Oversized Fireplaced Living Room, Formal Dining Room with Built-In China Hutch, 1st Floor Den With Sliding Glass Doors to Rear Deck, Large Master Bedroom, Tile Baths, Cedar Closet, Gleaming Hardwood Floors, Newly Finished Basement Family Room, Attic Storage, Wrap Around Deck, and More! Convenient to Rt. 128, Mass Pike, Brandeis University, MBTA, Commuter Rail, and Shopping. Boston Magazine's Top Ranked Neighborhood!

Single-familyProperty Type

1932Year Built

6,578 sq ftLot Size

$387Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Hans Brings RESULTS • Coldwell Banker Realty - Waltham

Bought with Medea Palandjian • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #72692706

Redfin Estimate

$1,010,617

$286K since sold in August 2020$13K since September

Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale

This home's estimate is 4.9% higher than the average sale price ($964K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 23, 2026
$875,000
A
3 beds2 baths3,226 sq ft
293 Florence Rd, Waltham, MA 02453
SOLD AUG 10, 2026
$920,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,536 sq ft
79 Cedarwood Ave, Waltham, MA 02453
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$870,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,830 sq ft
10 University Park, Waltham, MA 02453
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$912,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,824 sq ft
42 Virginia Rd, Waltham, MA 02453
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$1,280,000
E
3 beds2 baths2,020 sq ft
46 Jerome Ave, Newton, MA 02465
SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$925,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,640 sq ft
50 Stow St, Waltham, MA 02453

Claim this home to receive a free report every month with insights on the changing estimate.

Earn from this home

Sell

$449,531

Est. take-home

List your home with Redfin and save $5,053

Refinance

Est. cash available

Get cash now or lower your monthly rate

Rent

$3,925/mo

Redfin rental estimate

List your home for rent

Market trends in 02453, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

100.2%

0.5% MoM

Median sale price

$834K

$245 MoM

Avg. days on market

27d

6 days MoM

Recently sold homes

17 MoM

New listings for sale

COMING SOON
14 Amory Rd #3, Waltham, MA 02453
$698,000
2 beds2 baths1,530 sq ft
14 Amory Rd #3, Waltham, MA 02453
OPEN TODAY, 12PM TO 1:30PM
$1,199,900
4 beds4.5 baths3,500 sq ft
33 Peirce St #1, Waltham, MA 02453
OPEN TODAY, 12PM TO 1:30PM
$985,000
4 beds3.5 baths2,590 sq ft
71 South Street (rear) #1, Waltham, MA 02453
OPEN TODAY, 10:30AM TO 12PM
$580,000
2 beds1.5 baths1,138 sq ft
153 Bright St #1, Waltham, MA 02453
OPEN TODAY, 11AM TO 12:30PM
$1,125,000
5 beds2.5 baths2,431 sq ft
76-78 Morton St, Waltham, MA 02453
OPEN TODAY, 12PM TO 1:30PM
$1,079,000
4 beds3.5 baths2,200 sq ft
30 Maple St #2, Waltham, MA 02453
$1,795,000
10 beds4 baths5,632 sq ft
202-204 Charles St, Waltham, MA 02453
OPEN TODAY, 1:30PM TO 3PM
$685,000
2 beds1.5 baths1,180 sq ft
13 Hartwell St #1, Waltham, MA 02453
OPEN TODAY, 12PM TO 1PM
$949,999
6 beds2.5 baths2,332 sq ft
32 Oak St, Waltham, MA 02453
3D WALKTHROUGH
$675,000
2 beds1.5 baths1,700 sq ft
146 Adams St #2, Waltham, MA 02453
See all

Provided by Redfin

Sale history for 121 Thornton Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$8,236 (+11.6%)

$414,800 + $383,300

$798,100

2025

$7,377 (+3.3%)

$395,100 + $356,100

$751,200

2024

$7,142 (+1.3%)

$387,700 + $353,200

$740,900

2023

$7,051 (−0.8%)

$351,200 + $332,000

$683,200

2022

$7,111 (+0.7%)

$321,900 + $316,400

$638,300

2021

$7,061 (+2.1%)

$321,900 + $301,900

$623,800

2020

$6,919 (+6.1%)

$300,000 + $279,000

$579,000

2019

$6,519 (+9.9%)

$282,800 + $232,100

$514,900

2018

$5,933 (+5.6%)

$261,900 + $208,600

$470,500

2017

$5,616 (+3.6%)

$238,500 + $208,600

$447,100

2016

$5,419 (+3.7%)

$234,100 + $208,600

$442,700

2015

$5,224 (−2.2%)

$204,800 + $193,100

$397,900

2014

$5,344 (+2.0%)

$204,800 + $193,100

$397,900

2013

$5,238 (+1.5%)

$180,700 + $207,600

$388,300

2012

$5,162 (+2.0%)

$180,700 + $206,000

$386,700

2011

$5,062

$180,700 + $206,000

$386,700

2010

$5,060 (+11.8%)

$197,500 + $206,000

$403,500

2009

$4,525

$207,700 + $192,700

$400,400

Tax history for 121 Thornton Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$8,236 (+11.6%)

$414,800 + $383,300

$798,100

2025

$7,377 (+3.3%)

$395,100 + $356,100

$751,200

2024

$7,142 (+1.3%)

$387,700 + $353,200

$740,900

2023

$7,051 (−0.8%)

$351,200 + $332,000

$683,200

2022

$7,111 (+0.7%)

$321,900 + $316,400

$638,300

2021

$7,061 (+2.1%)

$321,900 + $301,900

$623,800

2020

$6,919 (+6.1%)

$300,000 + $279,000

$579,000

2019

$6,519 (+9.9%)

$282,800 + $232,100

$514,900

2018

$5,933 (+5.6%)

$261,900 + $208,600

$470,500

2017

$5,616 (+3.6%)

$238,500 + $208,600

$447,100

2016

$5,419 (+3.7%)

$234,100 + $208,600

$442,700

2015

$5,224 (−2.2%)

$204,800 + $193,100

$397,900

2014

$5,344 (+2.0%)

$204,800 + $193,100

$397,900

2013

$5,238 (+1.5%)

$180,700 + $207,600

$388,300

2012

$5,162 (+2.0%)

$180,700 + $206,000

$386,700

2011

$5,062

$180,700 + $206,000

$386,700

2010

$5,060 (+11.8%)

$197,500 + $206,000

$403,500

2009

$4,525

$207,700 + $192,700

$400,400

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

6,534 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,611

Year built

1932

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2600872S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 5
Parking Features: Detached, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 192
Length: 16
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Deck - Exterior

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 154
Length: 14
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Area: 228
Length: 19
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Family Room Information
Area: 264
Length: 22
Width: 12
Level: Basement
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Dining Room Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Kitchen Information
Area: 135
Length: 15
Width: 9
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished, Sump Pump

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Slider, Den

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,611
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Exterior, Deck
Exterior Features: Deck, Fenced Yard

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.15
Road Surface Type: Paved

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,135
Tax Year: 2019

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas

Location

Location Information
Directions: Cedarwood Avenue to Thornton Road.
UnparsedAddress: 121 Thornton Road, Waltham MA 02453

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Highway Access, T-Station, University

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,611
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,534 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1932
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2600872S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

William F. Stanley Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi

6/10

John W. McDevitt Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi

7/10

Waltham Senior High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi

4/10

Provided by GreatSchools

Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 97° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

52% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

Provided by First Street

Historical weather

Waltham, MA • 02453

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

9 hrs

4.4 hrs

JuneDecember

Provided by Shadowmap

Estimated sale price

$961,000 – $1.16M

Reach more buyers when you sell with Redfin. Save up to $10,106 in fees. 3 minutes to get started.

Need the cash from your home fast? Sell to .

Nearby similar homes

OPEN TODAY, 11:30AM TO 12:30PM

$2,288,900

4 beds3 baths4,591 sq ft

25 Forest Ridge Rd, Weston, MA 02493

$1,575,000

4 beds3 baths2,840 sq ft

37 School St, Weston, MA 02493

NEW CONSTRUCTION

$5,995,000

5 beds6 baths8,860 sq ft

10 Hitching Post Ln, Weston, MA 02493

OPEN TODAY, 12PM TO 1PMVIDEO TOUR

$3,995,000

4 beds3.5 baths6,442 sq ft

80 Doublet Hill Rd, Weston, MA 02493

$2,475,000

4 beds6 baths4,812 sq ft

130 Summer St, Weston, MA 02493

OPEN TODAY, 1PM TO 2PMVIDEO TOUR

$999,000

3 beds2 baths1,524 sq ft

15 Woodbine Ter, Auburndale, MA 02466

New listings for sale in 02453

COMING SOON

$698,000

2 beds2 baths1,530 sq ft

14 Amory Rd #3, Waltham, MA 02453

OPEN TODAY, 12PM TO 1:30PM

$1,199,900

4 beds4.5 baths3,500 sq ft

33 Peirce St #1, Waltham, MA 02453

OPEN TODAY, 12PM TO 1:30PM3D WALKTHROUGH

$985,000

4 beds3.5 baths2,590 sq ft

71 South Street (rear) #1, Waltham, MA 02453

OPEN TODAY, 10:30AM TO 12PM

$580,000

2 beds1.5 baths1,138 sq ft

153 Bright St #1, Waltham, MA 02453

OPEN TODAY, 11AM TO 12:30PM

$1,125,000

5 beds2.5 baths2,431 sq ft

76-78 Morton St, Waltham, MA 02453

OPEN TODAY, 12PM TO 1:30PM

$1,079,000

4 beds3.5 baths2,200 sq ft

30 Maple St #2, Waltham, MA 02453

$1,795,000

10 beds4 baths5,632 sq ft

202-204 Charles St, Waltham, MA 02453

OPEN TODAY, 1:30PM TO 3PM

$685,000

2 beds1.5 baths1,180 sq ft

13 Hartwell St #1, Waltham, MA 02453

OPEN TODAY, 12PM TO 1PM

$949,999

6 beds2.5 baths2,332 sq ft

32 Oak St, Waltham, MA 02453

Home values near 121 Thornton Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
109 Thornton Rd, Waltham, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2500 Sq. Ft.	$1,043,130
125 Thornton Rd, Waltham, MA 3 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3378 Sq. Ft.	$1,690,061

Address	Redfin Estimate
113 Thornton Rd, Waltham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1427 Sq. Ft.	$840,235
135 Thornton Rd, Waltham, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1488 Sq. Ft.	$826,062

Address	Redfin Estimate
117 Thornton Rd, Waltham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2020 Sq. Ft.	$885,970
137 Thornton Rd, Waltham, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 850 Sq. Ft.	$616,782

Property information provided by MLS PIN when last listed in 2020. This data may not match . Learn more.

More real estate resources

Minor Civil Divisions
Zip Codes
Cities
Neighborhoods
Popular Searches

Hollis homes for sale
Pelham homes for sale

Download the Redfin App on the Apple App Store

Download the Redfin App from the Google Play Store

Join us

Become an Agent

Get referrals

Careers

Find homes faster

About us

Find us

Subsidiaries

Affiliated Business

Countries

United States

Canada

Updated September 2025: By searching, you agree to the Terms of Use, and Privacy Policy.

Do not sell or share my personal information.

REDFIN and all REDFIN variants, WALK SCORE, and the R logos, are trademarks of Redfin Corporation, registered or pending in the USPTO.

California DRE #01521930

Redfin is licensed to do business in New York as Redfin Real Estate. NY Standard Operating Procedures

New Mexico Real Estate Licenses

TREC: Info About Brokerage Services, Consumer Protection Notice

All mortgage lending products and information are provided by Rocket Mortgage, LLC | NMLS #3030; www.NMLSConsumerAccess.org. Licensed in 50 states. This site is not authorized by the New York State Department of Financial Services for mortgage solicitation or loan applications activities related to properties located in the State of New York.

Redfin Corporation is an affiliated business of Rocket Limited Partnership. Each company, and their subsidiaries, are separate legal entities operated and managed through its own management and governance structures.

If you are using a screen reader, or having trouble reading this website, please call Redfin Customer Support for help at 1-844-759-7732.

REDFIN IS COMMITTED TO AND ABIDES BY THE FAIR HOUSING ACT AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ACT. READ REDFIN'S FAIR HOUSING POLICY AND THE NEW YORK STATE FAIR HOUSING NOTICE.

GreatSchools Ratings provided by GreatSchools.org.

02478 homes for sale
02421 homes for sale
02451 homes for sale
02472 homes for sale
02453 homes for sale

Houses for rent in Waltham	Agents near me	Quincy, MA homes for sale	Waltham Housing Market
Houses for sale near me	Boston, MA homes for sale	Brookline, MA homes for sale
Land for sale near me	Newton, MA homes for sale	Arlington, MA homes for sale
Open Houses near me	Cambridge, MA homes for sale	Waltham Property Records
Condos for sale near me	Lexington, MA homes for sale	MA New Listings

Cambridge homes for sale
Boston homes for sale
Newton homes for sale