OPEN HOUSE CANCELLED. OFFER ACCEPTED. Seller is motivated and has her next house under agreement. Large 2 family in the Highland neighborhood all within walking distance to shops and restaurants. The first floor apartment has mudroom, eat-in kitchen, livingroom, bathroom and 2 bedrooms. The second floor apartment is accessible from either the farmers porch or back deck and it has a laundry room/mudroom, kitchen, bathroom, master bedroom, livingroom and diningroom. On the 3rd floor, there's additional 2 bedrooms. New roof in 2016. Home needs work but with a little sweat equity, 24 Elson could be a wonderful property. Basement is accessible from the outside and has two boilers, 2 oil tanks and is separately metered. Great investment property or owner occupied with one unit rental to assist with mortgage. Currently occupied by family members. Being sold as-is. Needs work.
TURN OF THE CENTURY TWO FAMILY IN DESIREABLE HIGHLANDS LOCATION. WRAP AROUND PORCH WITH PATIO AREA, LARGE SPACIOUS ROOMS, UPDATED UTILITIES, NEW ROOF, NEW SEWER CONNECTION, AND CONVENIENT LOCATION.
Public Records
Aug 31, 1995
Sold
$143,500
$74/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,218 (+11.8%)
$401,400 + $394,900
$796,300
2025
$7,352 (+7.1%)
$382,300 + $366,400
$748,700
2024
$6,867 (+0.2%)
$382,300 + $330,000
$712,300
2023
$6,851 (−2.3%)
$346,900 + $317,000
$663,900
2022
$7,014 (+2.9%)
$325,700 + $303,900
$629,600
2021
$6,818 (+3.1%)
$297,400 + $304,900
$602,300
2020
$6,610 (+4.2%)
$269,200 + $283,900
$553,100
2019
$6,344 (+10.4%)
$269,200 + $231,900
$501,100
2018
$5,748 (+5.6%)
$249,200 + $206,600
$455,800
2017
$5,441 (+4.3%)
$226,600 + $206,600
$433,200
2016
$5,215 (+5.4%)
$219,500 + $206,600
$426,100
2015
$4,947 (+1.6%)
$205,300 + $171,500
$376,800
2014
$4,871 (−1.3%)
$191,200 + $171,500
$362,700
2013
$4,937 (+1.0%)
$180,500 + $185,500
$366,000
2012
$4,886 (+2.0%)
$180,500 + $185,500
$366,000
2011
$4,791 (−2.2%)
$180,500 + $185,500
$366,000
2010
$4,901 (+6.9%)
$191,200 + $199,600
$390,800
2009
$4,583
$193,300 + $212,300
$405,600
Tax history for 24 Elson Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,218 (+11.8%)
$401,400 + $394,900
$796,300
2025
$7,352 (+7.1%)
$382,300 + $366,400
$748,700
2024
$6,867 (+0.2%)
$382,300 + $330,000
$712,300
2023
$6,851 (−2.3%)
$346,900 + $317,000
$663,900
2022
$7,014 (+2.9%)
$325,700 + $303,900
$629,600
2021
$6,818 (+3.1%)
$297,400 + $304,900
$602,300
2020
$6,610 (+4.2%)
$269,200 + $283,900
$553,100
2019
$6,344 (+10.4%)
$269,200 + $231,900
$501,100
2018
$5,748 (+5.6%)
$249,200 + $206,600
$455,800
2017
$5,441 (+4.3%)
$226,600 + $206,600
$433,200
2016
$5,215 (+5.4%)
$219,500 + $206,600
$426,100
2015
$4,947 (+1.6%)
$205,300 + $171,500
$376,800
2014
$4,871 (−1.3%)
$191,200 + $171,500
$362,700
2013
$4,937 (+1.0%)
$180,500 + $185,500
$366,000
2012
$4,886 (+2.0%)
$180,500 + $185,500
$366,000
2011
$4,791 (−2.2%)
$180,500 + $185,500
$366,000
2010
$4,901 (+6.9%)
$191,200 + $199,600
$390,800
2009
$4,583
$193,300 + $212,300
$405,600
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,227 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,943
Year built
1900
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Middlesex County
APN
3224548S
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: 4
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Basement Information
Basement: Full
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Flooring: Laminate, Hardwood, Wood
Interior Features: Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Living Room, Kitchen, Dining Room, Laundry Room
Unit #1 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 1
Lease: N
Unit #2 Information
# of Levels: 2
# of Floors: 2
Lease: N
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,943
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Stories (Total): 3
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: White
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck
Property Information
PropertySubType: 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.12
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,748
Tax Year: 2018
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Steam, Oil
Heating Units: 2
Cooling Units: 0
Location
Location Information
Directions: Main to Prospect Hill to Elson Road.
UnparsedAddress: 24 Elson Rd, Waltham MA 02451
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, University
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,943
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,227 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3224548S
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 26, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
Exclusions: 2nd Floor W/D And Refrigerator
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Thomas R Plympton Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
5/10
John F Kennedy Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
8/10
Waltham Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
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, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
50% 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$790,000 – $957,000
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