Set atop a hill, nestled on the edge of the Highlands and Banks Square neighborhoods is this spacious, 5-bedroom, 2-bath home with beautiful original details and updated kitchen, baths, and systems. The wide front porch is perfect for relaxing with a drink and taking in the view. Inside, from the gracious foyer, the LR is to the left, with large windows overlooking porch and side yard. The large DR is open to the beautiful kitchen, with bistro tile backsplash, ss appliances, granite counters, and vent hood. Beyond the kitchen is a flex space, perfect as a playroom or second dining area, with a full bath to the right and mudroom to the left. The mudroom leads out to the parking, patio, and yard and also has access to the unfinished basement with laundry. Upstairs along a curved hallway are 5 bedrooms with large closets, wood floors, and big windows. Front small bedroom has direct access to a large balcony. Lovely yard. Near commuter rail, Brandeis U., Rts 2, 20, 16, 95, 90, and 128.
Single-familyProperty Type
1910Year Built
6,500 sq ftLot Size
$427Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by G. Brendon Edwards• Thalia Tringo & Associates Real Estate, Inc.
Bought with Anita Shishmanian• Century 21 Commonwealth
This large FIVE bedroom, two bath home has been completely & carefully remodeled to restore it's original luster while tastefully blending modern flair & convenience seen only in today's luxury houses. The inviting & open layout is conducive to family life & entertaining. The kitchen & baths have been remodeled w/ granite counters, SS appliances & ceramic tile & the house has all replacement windows. Conveniently located in the Highlands of Waltham, there is easy access to rts 95, 90 & Brandeis.
MLS PIN #71198431
Aug 15, 2011
Sold
$225,000
$112/sq ft
Jul 11, 2011
Contingent
—
Jun 14, 2011
Price Changed
$269,900
$134/sq ft
Apr 29, 2011
Price Changed
$289,900
$144/sq ft
Apr 8, 2011
Price Changed
$309,900
$154/sq ft
Mar 10, 2011
Listed
$329,900
$164/sq ft
Sought after "Highlands" location!! Here is your opportunity to own a "Turn of the Century" home. A wonderful Antique Gambrel Colonial offering an abundance of space with "Old World Charm". This home features 4 bedms, 2 full bths, formal D/R w/ built in china cab and plate rail, and a family rm off of an updated kitchen. Other improvements include a new heating system, H2O tank, a portion of the roof and updated electrical. Easy access to 128/95 and all major routes! This home is not a drive by!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,822 (+9.6%)
$393,200 + $364,700
$757,900
2025
$7,135 (+2.3%)
$374,500 + $352,100
$726,600
2024
$6,972 (+1.2%)
$374,500 + $348,700
$723,200
2023
$6,887 (−2.0%)
$339,800 + $327,500
$667,300
2022
$7,027 (+5.5%)
$319,000 + $311,800
$630,800
2021
$6,662 (+1.4%)
$291,300 + $297,200
$588,500
2020
$6,569 (+3.7%)
$263,700 + $286,000
$549,700
2019
$6,334 (+10.2%)
$263,700 + $236,600
$500,300
2018
$5,750 (+5.5%)
$244,100 + $211,900
$456,000
2017
$5,449 (+4.3%)
$221,900 + $211,900
$433,800
2016
$5,225 (−1.0%)
$215,000 + $211,900
$426,900
2015
$5,276 (+1.3%)
$201,100 + $200,700
$401,800
2014
$5,209 (−1.9%)
$187,200 + $200,700
$387,900
2013
$5,311 (+14.1%)
$176,800 + $216,900
$393,700
2012
$4,656 (+2.0%)
$176,800 + $172,000
$348,800
2011
$4,566 (+1.4%)
$176,800 + $172,000
$348,800
2010
$4,504 (+8.4%)
$187,200 + $172,000
$359,200
2009
$4,156
$196,400 + $171,400
$367,800
Tax history for 18 Prentice St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,822 (+9.6%)
$393,200 + $364,700
$757,900
2025
$7,135 (+2.3%)
$374,500 + $352,100
$726,600
2024
$6,972 (+1.2%)
$374,500 + $348,700
$723,200
2023
$6,887 (−2.0%)
$339,800 + $327,500
$667,300
2022
$7,027 (+5.5%)
$319,000 + $311,800
$630,800
2021
$6,662 (+1.4%)
$291,300 + $297,200
$588,500
2020
$6,569 (+3.7%)
$263,700 + $286,000
$549,700
2019
$6,334 (+10.2%)
$263,700 + $236,600
$500,300
2018
$5,750 (+5.5%)
$244,100 + $211,900
$456,000
2017
$5,449 (+4.3%)
$221,900 + $211,900
$433,800
2016
$5,225 (−1.0%)
$215,000 + $211,900
$426,900
2015
$5,276 (+1.3%)
$201,100 + $200,700
$401,800
2014
$5,209 (−1.9%)
$187,200 + $200,700
$387,900
2013
$5,311 (+14.1%)
$176,800 + $216,900
$393,700
2012
$4,656 (+2.0%)
$176,800 + $172,000
$348,800
2011
$4,566 (+1.4%)
$176,800 + $172,000
$348,800
2010
$4,504 (+8.4%)
$187,200 + $172,000
$359,200
2009
$4,156
$196,400 + $171,400
$367,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
5
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,534 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1976
Sq. Ft.
2,008
Year built
1910
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2994599S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Shared Driveway, Off Street, Paved