Highly desirable & convenient Waltham “HIGHLANDS” neighborhood. Welcome to this wonderful 4-bedroom home plus office located across the street from the scenic and peaceful PROSPECT HILL PARK with its many trails. Hardwood floors throughout. This fabulous home offers an eat-in kitchen featuring a center island and a good size dining room. The second floor boasts a total of 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and an office. The master bedroom has 3 closets! The lower level presents great potential for an in-law suite with a bonus room, full bathroom, and walk-out access to a fabulous backyard with a patio -perfect for barbeques and gardening. Conveniently close to Mass Central Rail Trail (just 0.2 miles away). Easy access to highways (Rt 95, Rt2 & MassPike), Moody Street restaurants, shopping, running track, the YMCA Athletic Club, Bentley and Brandeis University and public transportation. The brand new Waltham High School opening Fall 2024! This is a fantastic opportunity for home ownership in Waltham!
Single-familyProperty Type
1910Year Built
6,978 sq ftLot Size
$426Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
5 spacesParking
Listed by Gosia Kielb• Coldwell Banker Realty - Waltham
Bought with Miller Real Estate Group• Century 21 North East
Nice setting with beautiful yard across from wooded lot. House is smallish with modest basement build-out and slightly chopped up layout. Long term family owned home.
13 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Lovely home located across the street from Prospect Hill Park, current owners have been there for 50 years! Large eat-in kitchen with a center island. Good sized dining room, Master bedroom has 3 closets, one of other bedrooms has a mini-bathroom. Second floor has a total of 3 bedrooms, two baths and an office! Basement has a family room, bath with a whirlpool tub, utilities and laundry. Seller will leave 4 window air conditioners. Nice level backyard with patio and plenty of room for gardening.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,188 (+12.6%)
$419,400 + $374,000
$793,400
2025
$7,269 (+2.5%)
$399,400 + $340,800
$740,200
2024
$7,089 (+1.6%)
$399,400 + $336,000
$735,400
2023
$6,975 (−2.1%)
$362,400 + $313,500
$675,900
2022
$7,123 (+6.7%)
$340,200 + $299,200
$639,400
2021
$6,677 (+3.7%)
$310,600 + $279,200
$589,800
2020
$6,439 (+2.5%)
$281,200 + $257,600
$538,800
2019
$6,281 (+9.8%)
$281,200 + $214,900
$496,100
2018
$5,722 (+5.9%)
$260,300 + $193,500
$453,800
2017
$5,403 (+4.4%)
$236,700 + $193,500
$430,200
2016
$5,175 (−1.7%)
$229,300 + $193,500
$422,800
2015
$5,263 (+1.5%)
$214,500 + $186,300
$400,800
2014
$5,184 (+2.9%)
$199,700 + $186,300
$386,000
2013
$5,040 (+1.0%)
$188,600 + $185,000
$373,600
2012
$4,990 (+2.0%)
$188,600 + $185,200
$373,800
2011
$4,893 (+1.4%)
$188,600 + $185,200
$373,800
2010
$4,827 (+7.7%)
$199,700 + $185,200
$384,900
2009
$4,483
$212,600 + $184,100
$396,700
Tax history for 147 Prospect Hill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,188 (+12.6%)
$419,400 + $374,000
$793,400
2025
$7,269 (+2.5%)
$399,400 + $340,800
$740,200
2024
$7,089 (+1.6%)
$399,400 + $336,000
$735,400
2023
$6,975 (−2.1%)
$362,400 + $313,500
$675,900
2022
$7,123 (+6.7%)
$340,200 + $299,200
$639,400
2021
$6,677 (+3.7%)
$310,600 + $279,200
$589,800
2020
$6,439 (+2.5%)
$281,200 + $257,600
$538,800
2019
$6,281 (+9.8%)
$281,200 + $214,900
$496,100
2018
$5,722 (+5.9%)
$260,300 + $193,500
$453,800
2017
$5,403 (+4.4%)
$236,700 + $193,500
$430,200
2016
$5,175 (−1.7%)
$229,300 + $193,500
$422,800
2015
$5,263 (+1.5%)
$214,500 + $186,300
$400,800
2014
$5,184 (+2.9%)
$199,700 + $186,300
$386,000
2013
$5,040 (+1.0%)
$188,600 + $185,000
$373,600
2012
$4,990 (+2.0%)
$188,600 + $185,200
$373,800
2011
$4,893 (+1.4%)
$188,600 + $185,200
$373,800
2010
$4,827 (+7.7%)
$199,700 + $185,200
$384,900
2009
$4,483
$212,600 + $184,100
$396,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Bathroom, Home Office
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,404
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame, Conventional (2x4-2x6)
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: beige
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Fruit Trees, Garden
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.16
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,408
Tax Year: 2024
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Location
Location Information
Directions: please use GPS
UnparsedAddress: 147 Prospect Hill Rd, Waltham MA 02451
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,102
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,970 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1910
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3123156S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Thomas R Plympton Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
5/10
John F Kennedy Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
8/10
Waltham Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
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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, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
45% 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
$972,000 – $1.18M
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