**Charming Cape in North Waltham/Bentley Neighborhood** This delightful seven-room, three-bedroom, two-bath home offers both comfort and convenience. The first floor welcomes you with a well-appointed kitchen featuring a center island and laundry area, living room complete with a fireplace and built-in bookcases, a cozy bedroom and dining room that opens into a sun-filled family room. From there, step out onto a private deck overlooking a beautifully landscaped yard, complete with lush plantings, a garden, and a shed. The second floor boasts a spacious primary bedroom, third bedroom and a full bath. The lower level offers excellent potential for expansion, making it ideal for an exercise room, additional family space, or a home office. Recent updates include solar panels, mini-split systems, and modern appliances. Conveniently located near highways, shopping, schools, universities, parks, and more—this gem is a must-see!
Single-familyProperty Type
1957Year Built
9,090 sq ftLot Size
$490Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Linda Brennan• Compass
Bought with Hans Brings RESULTS• Coldwell Banker Realty - Waltham
Meticulous 7 room, 3 bedroom, 2 bath Cape in desirable Bentley, Gann Academy neighborhood. The first floor offers unique first floor bedroom with bath, fully applianced kitchen with center island and laundry, fireplaced living room with mahogany surround bookcases, dining room leading to a spectacular, sun-drenched family room, and private deck with level, landscaped yard. The second floor offers two lovely bedrooms with bath. The lower level includes expansion potential for an exercise room or study.
MLS PIN #30477474
Jun 28, 2001
Sold
$332,000
$166/sq ft
May 8, 2001
Listing Removed
—
Feb 9, 2001
Listed
$349,900
$175/sq ft
TAX RESIDENTIAL EXEMPTION
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,555 (+11.9%)
$484,700 + $344,300
$829,000
2025
$7,644 (+4.4%)
$451,100 + $327,300
$778,400
2024
$7,320 (+0.7%)
$430,000 + $329,300
$759,300
2023
$7,271
$390,900 + $313,700
$704,600
2022
$7,270 (+4.0%)
$359,600 + $293,000
$652,600
2021
$6,993 (+0.4%)
$344,000 + $273,800
$617,800
2020
$6,968 (+1.9%)
$320,500 + $262,600
$583,100
2019
$6,839 (+8.5%)
$316,600 + $223,600
$540,200
2018
$6,305 (+6.2%)
$293,200 + $206,800
$500,000
2017
$5,936 (+12.6%)
$265,800 + $206,800
$472,600
2016
$5,272 (+0.7%)
$250,200 + $180,500
$430,700
2015
$5,236 (−2.2%)
$246,300 + $152,500
$398,800
2014
$5,356 (+2.1%)
$246,300 + $152,500
$398,800
2013
$5,245 (+8.7%)
$226,700 + $162,100
$388,800
2012
$4,826 (+2.0%)
$199,400 + $162,100
$361,500
2011
$4,732 (−1.0%)
$199,400 + $162,100
$361,500
2010
$4,778 (−0.9%)
$218,900 + $162,100
$381,000
2009
$4,823
$266,800 + $160,000
$426,800
Tax history for 17 Harrington Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,555 (+11.9%)
$484,700 + $344,300
$829,000
2025
$7,644 (+4.4%)
$451,100 + $327,300
$778,400
2024
$7,320 (+0.7%)
$430,000 + $329,300
$759,300
2023
$7,271
$390,900 + $313,700
$704,600
2022
$7,270 (+4.0%)
$359,600 + $293,000
$652,600
2021
$6,993 (+0.4%)
$344,000 + $273,800
$617,800
2020
$6,968 (+1.9%)
$320,500 + $262,600
$583,100
2019
$6,839 (+8.5%)
$316,600 + $223,600
$540,200
2018
$6,305 (+6.2%)
$293,200 + $206,800
$500,000
2017
$5,936 (+12.6%)
$265,800 + $206,800
$472,600
2016
$5,272 (+0.7%)
$250,200 + $180,500
$430,700
2015
$5,236 (−2.2%)
$246,300 + $152,500
$398,800
2014
$5,356 (+2.1%)
$246,300 + $152,500
$398,800
2013
$5,245 (+8.7%)
$226,700 + $162,100
$388,800
2012
$4,826 (+2.0%)
$199,400 + $162,100
$361,500
2011
$4,732 (−1.0%)
$199,400 + $162,100
$361,500
2010
$4,778 (−0.9%)
$218,900 + $162,100
$381,000
2009
$4,823
$266,800 + $160,000
$426,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,148 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,001
Year built
1957
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3880925S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 26, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Family Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Balcony / Deck
Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Vinyl,Kitchen Island
Basement Information
Basement: Full
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: First Floor
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,000
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Yellow
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Deck, Garden
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.21
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,654.62
Tax Year: 2024
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Heat Pump, Oil
Cooling: Heat Pump
Location
Location Information
Directions: Trapelo Rd to Forrest St to Harrington Road
UnparsedAddress: 17 Harrington Road, Waltham MA 02452
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Public School, University
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,001
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 9,148 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1957
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3880925S
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 26, 2026
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Northeast Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
5/10
John F Kennedy Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
8/10
Waltham Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
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 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
53% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Waltham, MA • 02452
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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.
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4.4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$932,000 – $1.13M
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