OFF MARKET

Off Market Oct 2014 for $475K

$825,775

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,134/mo

•

1,344

sq ft

20 Thornton Rd, Waltham, MA 02453

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HIGHLY DESIRABLE CEDARWOOD COMMUNITY! Prominent Oversized Full Dormered Cape featuring Large Fireplaced Livingroom, Modernized Kitchen, Formal Diningroom, China Hutch, Charming Archways & Crown Moldings, 1st floor Den that could be used as 3rd Bedroom, Queen Sized bedrooms with Walk-In Closets, Semi-Finished Basement Recreation Room, Younger 2003 Roof, Younger 2002 heat system, 1 Car Garage, Wine Cellar Room, and More!

Single-familyProperty Type

1936Year Built

10,454 sq ftLot Size

$614Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Hans Brings • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Waltham

Bought with Medea Palandjian • Century 21 Commonwealth

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•Source:MLS PIN #71724412

Redfin Estimate

$825,775

$351K since sold in October 2014$8,000 since July

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Market trends in 02453, MA

Last updated July 2026

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Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.1%

+0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$830K

$20K MoM

Avg. days on market

21d

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Sale history for 20 Thornton Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71724412

Oct 9, 2014

Sold

$475,000

$353/sq ft

Aug 26, 2014

Contingent

—

Aug 5, 2014

Listed

$479,900

$357/sq ft

MLS PIN #70306939

Feb 15, 2006

Sold

$440,000

$327/sq ft

Dec 26, 2005

Listing Removed

—

Dec 23, 2005

Listed

$445,000

$331/sq ft

MLS PIN #30520969

Sep 17, 2001

Sold

$340,000

$253/sq ft

Aug 16, 2001

Listing Removed

—

Jul 5, 2001

Listed

$352,900

$263/sq ft

Public Records

Jan 1, 1990

Sold

$198,000

$147/sq ft

Public Records

Jan 28, 1987

Sold

$192,000

$143/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$7,920 (+10.1%)

$459,900 + $307,500

$767,400

2025

$7,192 (+3.6%)

$438,000 + $294,400

$732,400

2024

$6,941 (+1.1%)

$429,900 + $290,100

$720,000

2023

$6,864 (+0.2%)

$389,300 + $275,800

$665,100

2022

$6,849 (+1.1%)

$356,900 + $257,900

$614,800

2021

$6,776 (+0.4%)

$356,900 + $241,700

$598,600

2020

$6,746 (+3.5%)

$332,600 + $231,900

$564,500

2019

$6,521 (+8.4%)

$313,600 + $201,500

$515,100

2018

$6,015 (+6.2%)

$290,400 + $186,600

$477,000

2017

$5,665 (+3.9%)

$264,400 + $186,600

$451,000

2016

$5,452 (+12.4%)

$259,600 + $185,800

$445,400

2015

$4,850 (−2.2%)

$227,100 + $142,300

$369,400

2014

$4,961 (+4.4%)

$227,100 + $142,300

$369,400

2013

$4,750 (+1.0%)

$200,400 + $151,700

$352,100

2012

$4,701 (+2.0%)

$200,400 + $151,700

$352,100

2011

$4,609 (−0.9%)

$200,400 + $151,700

$352,100

2010

$4,649 (+2.9%)

$219,000 + $151,700

$370,700

2009

$4,517

$252,100 + $147,600

$399,700

Tax history for 20 Thornton Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$7,920 (+10.1%)

$459,900 + $307,500

$767,400

2025

$7,192 (+3.6%)

$438,000 + $294,400

$732,400

2024

$6,941 (+1.1%)

$429,900 + $290,100

$720,000

2023

$6,864 (+0.2%)

$389,300 + $275,800

$665,100

2022

$6,849 (+1.1%)

$356,900 + $257,900

$614,800

2021

$6,776 (+0.4%)

$356,900 + $241,700

$598,600

2020

$6,746 (+3.5%)

$332,600 + $231,900

$564,500

2019

$6,521 (+8.4%)

$313,600 + $201,500

$515,100

2018

$6,015 (+6.2%)

$290,400 + $186,600

$477,000

2017

$5,665 (+3.9%)

$264,400 + $186,600

$451,000

2016

$5,452 (+12.4%)

$259,600 + $185,800

$445,400

2015

$4,850 (−2.2%)

$227,100 + $142,300

$369,400

2014

$4,961 (+4.4%)

$227,100 + $142,300

$369,400

2013

$4,750 (+1.0%)

$200,400 + $151,700

$352,100

2012

$4,701 (+2.0%)

$200,400 + $151,700

$352,100

2011

$4,609 (−0.9%)

$200,400 + $151,700

$352,100

2010

$4,649 (+2.9%)

$219,000 + $151,700

$370,700

2009

$4,517

$252,100 + $147,600

$399,700

*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

10,454 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,728

Year built

1936

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3211037S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 26, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 154
Length: 14
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 154
Length: 14
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Area: 221
Length: 17
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 120
Length: 12
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 160
Length: 16
Width: 10
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Sump Pump

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Den

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,344
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.23
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,749
Tax Year: 2013

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Steam, Natural Gas

Location

HOA Information
Has Association
Homeowners Association Membership Not Required

Location Information
Directions: Rt.20 to Cedarwood Ave left on Thornton Road
UnparsedAddress: 20 Thornton Road, Waltham MA 02453

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Park

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,728
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10,454 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1936
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3211037S

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 • 0.5mi

6/10

John W. McDevitt Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi

7/10

Waltham Senior High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi

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, 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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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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$785,000 – $950,000

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Home values near 20 Thornton Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
17 Thornton Rd, Waltham, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1714 Sq. Ft.	$886,931
41 Thornton Rd, Waltham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2200 Sq. Ft.	$951,406

Address	Redfin Estimate
23 Thornton Rd, Waltham, MA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1978 Sq. Ft.	$845,248
46 Thornton Rd, Waltham, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1537 Sq. Ft.	$815,782

Address	Redfin Estimate
37 Thornton Rd, Waltham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1938 Sq. Ft.	$1,089,188
42 Thornton Rd, Waltham, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1995 Sq. Ft.	$852,702

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