This home's estimate is 3.6% higher than the average sale price ($1.04M) of 6 comparable homes.
Search- Overview
- Sale & tax history
- Property details
- Neighborhood
- Climate











161 Prospect Hill Rd, Waltham, MA 02451
About this home
OPEN HOUSE CANCELLED 7/22/2012 HIGHLY DESIRABLE HIGHLANDS LOCALE! OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS! LARGE FAMILY SIZED brick front colonial featuring bright E-I-K, sun filled living room, formal dining, cathedral fireplace attached family room, spacious master w/separate bath, hardwood flooring, ready to finish lower level w/walk-out, two car garage, relaxing front farmers porch and more! Walk to Prospect Hill Reservation, shops and public transportation!
Redfin Estimate
Earn from this home
List your home with Redfin and save $5,380
List your home for rent
Market trends in 02451, MA
Last updated August 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Seller's market
0 days MoM
- OPEN TODAY, 11:30AM TO 12:30PM
See all
Provided by Redfin
Sale history for 161 Prospect Hill Rd
$182/sq ft
$198/sq ft
$202/sq ft
$206/sq ft
$210/sq ft
Tax history for 161 Prospect Hill Rd
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Property details
Parking
- Parking Information
- Has Garage
- Has Open Parking
- # of Garage Spaces: 2
- # of Covered Spaces: 2
- Parking Spaces: 4
- AttachedGarageYN: Yes
- Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Interior
- Master Bedroom Information
- Area: 240
- Length: 16
- Width: 15
- Level: Second
- Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Bedroom #2 Information
- Area: 182
- Length: 14
- Width: 13
- Level: Second
- Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Bedroom #3 Information
- Area: 210
- Length: 15
- Width: 14
- Level: Second
- Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Bedroom #4 Information
- Area: 182
- Length: 14
- Width: 13
- Level: Second
- Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Bathroom Information
- # of Bathrooms (Full): 2
- # of Bathrooms (Half): 1
- Master Bathroom Features: Yes
- Bathroom #1 Information
- Level: First
- Features: Bathroom - Half
- Bathroom #2 Information
- Level: Second
- Features: Bathroom - Full
- Bathroom #3 Information
- Level: Second
- Features: Bathroom - Full
- Living Room Information
- Area: 208
- Length: 16
- Width: 13
- Level: First
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Family Room Information
- Area: 306
- Length: 18
- Width: 17
- Level: First
- Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Dining Room Information
- Area: 208
- Length: 16
- Width: 13
- Level: First
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
- Kitchen Information
- Area: 364
- Length: 26
- Width: 14
- Level: First
- Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Kitchen Island
- Basement Information
- Basement: Full
- Laundry Information
- Laundry Features: In Basement
- Fireplace Information
- Has Fireplace
- # of Fireplaces (Total): 1
- Fireplace Features: Family Room
- Interior Features
- # of Rooms (Total): 9
- Door Features: Insulated Doors
- Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
Exterior
- Building Information
- Building Area (Total): 2,573
- Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
- Construction Materials: Frame
- Year Built Source: Public Records
- Year Built Details: Actual
- Exterior Features
- Roof: Shingle
- Patio And Porch Features: Porch
- Exterior Features: Porch, Rain Gutters, Screens
- Property Information
- PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
- Lot Information
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.22
- Road Frontage Type: Public
- Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Annual Amount: $6,872.58
- Tax Year: 2012
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water Source: Public
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Heating & Cooling
- Has Heating
- Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Location
- Location Information
- Directions: Prospect Hill Road
- UnparsedAddress: 161 Prospect Hill Road, Waltham MA 02451
- Community Information
- Senior CommunityYN: No
- Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, University
Public facts
- Beds: 4
- Baths: 2.5
- Sq. Ft.: 2,571
- Stories: 2.0
- Lot Size: 9,583 square feet
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1992
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Middlesex County
- APN: 1037842S
Other
- Miscellaneous Information
- Heat Zones: 3
- Listing Information
- StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 97° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
45% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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.
Nearby similar homes
New listings for sale in 02451
Home values near 161 Prospect Hill Rd
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
4 Beds | 1 Baths | 1842 Sq. Ft. | $892,473 |
2 Beds | 1 Baths | 1404 Sq. Ft. | $685,312 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
3 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 2336 Sq. Ft. | $1,034,464 |
4 Beds | 1 Baths | - Sq. Ft. | $800,682 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
5 Beds | 3.5 Baths | 2800 Sq. Ft. | $1,162,638 |
4 Beds | 3.5 Baths | 2404 Sq. Ft. | $1,023,016 |
More real estate resources
- Cities
- Zip Codes
- Minor Civil Divisions
- Popular Searches
| Cambridge homes for sale | |||
| Boston homes for sale | |||
| Newton homes for sale |
| 02478 homes for sale | |||
| 02493 homes for sale | |||
| 02421 homes for sale | |||
| 02472 homes for sale | |||
| 02453 homes for sale |
| Hollis homes for sale | |||
| Pelham homes for sale |
Find us
Subsidiaries
Affiliated Business
Copyright: © 2026 Redfin. All rights reserved.
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.


















































United States
Canada