Charming Cape-style home in the Highlands! The hillside setting on over a 1/4 acre lot offers privacy and great views from the deck. Updates include the country kitchen with custom cabinets, wood countertops and a center island. 4 to 6 years old appliances. Wood floors and beautiful woodwork plus custom built-ins enhance the fireplaced living room. Both the first floor bedroom and the formal dining room have sliders to the deck. Garage, Breezeway and enclosed 3-season porch are a bonus!
Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
0.28 acresLot Size
$514Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Philip Chaves• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Arlington
OVERSIZED AND CONEMPORIZED CAPE COD HOME ON 12,000 SF 2 FULL BATHS, 2 FIREPLACES, GARAGE & SCREENED PORCH EXPANSIVE DECK. 2ND FLOOR HAS SKYLIGHTS GREAT BASEMENT FOR HOBBIES OR FUTURE FAMILYROOM
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,090 (+10.2%)
$478,000 + $305,900
$783,900
2025
$7,343 (+2.3%)
$455,200 + $292,600
$747,800
2024
$7,177 (+0.8%)
$455,200 + $289,300
$744,500
2023
$7,117 (−1.2%)
$413,100 + $276,500
$689,600
2022
$7,200 (+6.5%)
$387,800 + $258,500
$646,300
2021
$6,763 (+2.1%)
$354,100 + $243,300
$597,400
2020
$6,623 (−0.9%)
$320,500 + $233,700
$554,200
2019
$6,683 (+8.4%)
$320,500 + $207,400
$527,900
2018
$6,164 (+6.3%)
$296,700 + $192,100
$488,800
2017
$5,801 (+4.5%)
$269,800 + $192,100
$461,900
2016
$5,550 (+3.3%)
$261,300 + $192,100
$453,400
2015
$5,371 (+2.0%)
$244,500 + $164,600
$409,100
2014
$5,267 (+0.3%)
$227,600 + $164,600
$392,200
2013
$5,252 (+1.1%)
$215,000 + $174,300
$389,300
2012
$5,197 (+2.0%)
$215,000 + $174,300
$389,300
2011
$5,096 (+1.1%)
$215,000 + $174,300
$389,300
2010
$5,040 (+7.9%)
$227,600 + $174,300
$401,900
2009
$4,670
$250,900 + $162,400
$413,300
Tax history for 144 Hawthorne Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,090 (+10.2%)
$478,000 + $305,900
$783,900
2025
$7,343 (+2.3%)
$455,200 + $292,600
$747,800
2024
$7,177 (+0.8%)
$455,200 + $289,300
$744,500
2023
$7,117 (−1.2%)
$413,100 + $276,500
$689,600
2022
$7,200 (+6.5%)
$387,800 + $258,500
$646,300
2021
$6,763 (+2.1%)
$354,100 + $243,300
$597,400
2020
$6,623 (−0.9%)
$320,500 + $233,700
$554,200
2019
$6,683 (+8.4%)
$320,500 + $207,400
$527,900
2018
$6,164 (+6.3%)
$296,700 + $192,100
$488,800
2017
$5,801 (+4.5%)
$269,800 + $192,100
$461,900
2016
$5,550 (+3.3%)
$261,300 + $192,100
$453,400
2015
$5,371 (+2.0%)
$244,500 + $164,600
$409,100
2014
$5,267 (+0.3%)
$227,600 + $164,600
$392,200
2013
$5,252 (+1.1%)
$215,000 + $174,300
$389,300
2012
$5,197 (+2.0%)
$215,000 + $174,300
$389,300
2011
$5,096 (+1.1%)
$215,000 + $174,300
$389,300
2010
$5,040 (+7.9%)
$227,600 + $174,300
$401,900
2009
$4,670
$250,900 + $162,400
$413,300
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.28 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,106
Year built
1953
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3380697S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 26, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Detached, Off Street
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bedroom #3 Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood
Office Room Information
Level: Basement
Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Concrete
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Interior Features: Office
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,638
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck, Patio
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.27
Lot Features: Wooded
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,565
Tax Year: 2008
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Electric Baseboard, Oil
Location
Location Information
Directions: Bacon to Plympton to Hawthorne
UnparsedAddress: 144 Hawthorne Road, Waltham MA 02451
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,106
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.28 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3380697S
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 26, 2026
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Thomas R Plympton Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
5/10
John F Kennedy Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
8/10
Waltham Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
4/10
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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, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
47% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$801,000 – $969,000
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