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Off Market Aug 2024 for $540K

$668,445

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1,160

sq ft

159 Florence Rd, Waltham, MA 02453

About this home

Your chance to own in the Cedarwood neighborhood, one of the best neighborhoods in Waltham. This 2 bedroom 1.5 bath ranch-style home boasts a large lot surrounded by beautiful homes. The main level has a lovely fireplaced living room, cozy kitchen, four season sunroom, two bedrooms and one full bath. Beautiful views from the kitchen and sunroom. Basement has loads of potential with a convenient walk-out to the back yard. Needs some work but this home could become your forever home with a little TLC. One car garage with space for another in the driveway. Easy walk to Cedarwood Park. Waltham has the best outdoor parks and trails of any community in Massachusetts, not to mention Waltham boasts state of the art Elementary, Middle and High School facilities, and the campuses of Brandeis and Bentley Universities. Bring your ideas. Sold as is.

Single-familyProperty Type

1940Year Built

8,072 sq ftLot Size

$576Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Gary J. Marchese • Marchese Realty Group

Bought with Heather Aordkian • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #73249866

Redfin Estimate

$668,445

$128K since sold in August 2024$9,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 14.6% lower than the average sale price ($783K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 10, 2026
$920,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,536 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$430,000
B
2 beds2 baths909 sq ft
4 Summit St, Freetown, MA 02717
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$870,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,830 sq ft
10 University Park, Waltham, MA 02453
SOLD JUL 7, 2026
$750,000
D
2 beds1.5 baths1,333 sq ft
74 Galen St, Waltham, MA 02451
SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$800,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,372 sq ft
15 Flagg Cir, Waltham, MA 02453
SOLD JUN 29, 2026
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F
3 beds1.5 baths1,640 sq ft
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Market trends in 02453, MA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.1%

+0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$830K

$20K MoM

Avg. days on market

21d

2 days MoM

Recently sold homes

24 MoM

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Sale history for 159 Florence Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$7,147 (+12.1%)

$431,700 + $260,800

$692,500

2025

$6,374 (+3.5%)

$411,200 + $237,900

$649,100

2024

$6,156 (+1.3%)

$403,500 + $235,100

$638,600

2023

$6,078 (−0.8%)

$365,500 + $223,500

$589,000

2022

$6,126 (+0.8%)

$335,000 + $214,900

$549,900

2021

$6,077 (+2.1%)

$335,000 + $201,800

$536,800

2020

$5,952 (+3.2%)

$312,200 + $185,900

$498,100

2019

$5,770 (+10.1%)

$294,400 + $161,400

$455,800

2018

$5,241 (+6.7%)

$272,600 + $143,000

$415,600

2017

$4,913 (+3.8%)

$248,200 + $143,000

$391,200

2016

$4,732 (+3.7%)

$243,600 + $143,000

$386,600

2015

$4,564 (−2.2%)

$213,200 + $134,400

$347,600

2014

$4,668 (+4.2%)

$213,200 + $134,400

$347,600

2013

$4,479 (+1.1%)

$188,100 + $143,900

$332,000

2012

$4,432 (+2.0%)

$188,100 + $143,900

$332,000

2011

$4,346 (−0.8%)

$188,100 + $143,900

$332,000

2010

$4,383 (+7.0%)

$205,600 + $143,900

$349,500

2009

$4,096

$225,800 + $136,700

$362,500

Tax history for 159 Florence Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$7,147 (+12.1%)

$431,700 + $260,800

$692,500

2025

$6,374 (+3.5%)

$411,200 + $237,900

$649,100

2024

$6,156 (+1.3%)

$403,500 + $235,100

$638,600

2023

$6,078 (−0.8%)

$365,500 + $223,500

$589,000

2022

$6,126 (+0.8%)

$335,000 + $214,900

$549,900

2021

$6,077 (+2.1%)

$335,000 + $201,800

$536,800

2020

$5,952 (+3.2%)

$312,200 + $185,900

$498,100

2019

$5,770 (+10.1%)

$294,400 + $161,400

$455,800

2018

$5,241 (+6.7%)

$272,600 + $143,000

$415,600

2017

$4,913 (+3.8%)

$248,200 + $143,000

$391,200

2016

$4,732 (+3.7%)

$243,600 + $143,000

$386,600

2015

$4,564 (−2.2%)

$213,200 + $134,400

$347,600

2014

$4,668 (+4.2%)

$213,200 + $134,400

$347,600

2013

$4,479 (+1.1%)

$188,100 + $143,900

$332,000

2012

$4,432 (+2.0%)

$188,100 + $143,900

$332,000

2011

$4,346 (−0.8%)

$188,100 + $143,900

$332,000

2010

$4,383 (+7.0%)

$205,600 + $143,900

$349,500

2009

$4,096

$225,800 + $136,700

$362,500

*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

8,276 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,160

Year built

1940

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3676756S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 26, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

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

Basement Information
Basement: Finished, Walk-Out Access

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 5
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Laminate, Hardwood

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,160
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Stone, Block
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: white

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.19
Lot Features: Sloped
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,156
Tax Year: 2024

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 100 Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Location

Location Information
Directions: Weston Street to Cedarwood Ave right onto Florence Road
UnparsedAddress: 159 Florence Rd, Waltham MA 02453

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Public School, University

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,160
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,276 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3676756S

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 26, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

William F. Stanley Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi

6/10

John W. McDevitt Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi

7/10

Waltham Senior High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi

4/10

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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

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Estimated sale price

$636,000 – $769,000

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Home values near 159 Florence Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
176 Florence Rd, Waltham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1600 Sq. Ft.	$823,641
145 Florence Rd, Waltham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2213 Sq. Ft.	$863,995

Address	Redfin Estimate
137 Florence Rd, Waltham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1531 Sq. Ft.	$786,287
149 Florence Rd, Waltham, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 2066 Sq. Ft.	$794,885

Address	Redfin Estimate
141 Florence Rd, Waltham, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1082 Sq. Ft.	$657,764
155 Florence Rd, Waltham, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2591 Sq. Ft.	$906,680

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