Turnkey bright & cheery Garrison colonial home in highly desirable North Waltham neighborhood. Enter into a large living room with gleaming hardwood floors (redone in 2022), a bay window perfect for a plant collection & a working fireplace. Chic kitchen and dining area feature 12" x 24" tile floors, soft-close cabinets, quartz countertops, under cabinet lighting & stainless steel appliances. Half bath is conveniently located on first floor. Upstairs find three well-appointed bedrooms, all with hardwood floors and an updated bathroom. Both levels have ductless mini split systems from 2017 for heating & cooling. Hot water baseboard system also in place as primary heat source. Unfinished basement makes for a great gym area with an attached one-car garage. Backyard is fenced in with a large paver patio. Enjoy the perks of this amazing location-- just .4 mi to Hardy Pond .6 mi to Pizzi Farm Ice Cream and TJ Maxx, ~1 mile to JFK Middle School and Waltham High School, easy access to Rt. 95.
Single-familyProperty Type
1985Year Built
3,200 sq ftLot Size
$617Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Elizabeth Bain• Commonwealth Standard Realty Advisors
Listed by • Commonwealth Standard Realty Advisors
Bought with Denise Mosher• Coldwell Banker Realty - Weston
Est. $1,819 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 248 College Farm Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #73498600
May 20, 2026
Sold
$800,000
$617/sq ft
Apr 8, 2026
Listed
$799,900
$617/sq ft
MLS PIN #72976809
Jun 28, 2022
Sold
$650,000
$502/sq ft
May 13, 2022
Relisted
—
May 12, 2022
Contingent
—
May 5, 2022
Listed
$659,000
$508/sq ft
+16
Spacious Garrison Colonial in one of North Waltham's most sought-after neighborhoods in the desirable MacArthur School District. Large bright fireplaced Living Room with Bay Window. Beautifully updated Kitchen with Quarts counters and Stainless Steel Appliances open to a sun-filled Formal Dining Area. A half bath completes this first level. On the second floor, you will find three spacious bedrooms with an updated full bath. Backyard paver patio is perfect for barbecues with family and friends. One-Car Garage, A/C (2017), younger windows, freshly painted inside, Gleaming Hardwoods throughout. Convenient to Shopping, Parks, Restaurants, Public Transportation, Rt.128, Mass Pike, and Rt. 2 - an ideal commuters location.
MLS PIN #72093647
Jan 18, 2017
Sold
$520,000
$401/sq ft
Dec 2, 2016
Pending
—
Nov 16, 2016
Listed
$489,900
$378/sq ft
Desirable & Top Ranked MacArthur Elementary School District! Cherished Garrison Colonial with Panoramic Seasonal Views featuring Modern Granite Kitchen with Stainless Steel Appliances Open to Formal Dining Area, Large Bright Fireplaced Living Room with Bay Window, Newer Tile Baths, Newly Refinished Gleaming Hardwood Floors, Newly Painted Interior, Private Low Maintenance Yard with Paver Patio, 1 CAR GARAGE, and MORE!
Public Records
May 4, 1992
Sold
$138,000
$106/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,766 (+9.7%)
$336,000 + $319,600
$655,600
2025
$6,167 (+5.1%)
$320,700 + $307,300
$628,000
2024
$5,869 (+3.3%)
$305,400 + $303,400
$608,800
2023
$5,681 (−0.2%)
$278,900 + $271,600
$550,500
2022
$5,695 (+1.4%)
$252,300 + $258,900
$511,200
2021
$5,618 (−0.7%)
$252,300 + $244,000
$496,300
2020
$5,655 (+6.4%)
$239,000 + $234,200
$473,200
2019
$5,313 (+10.0%)
$225,200 + $194,500
$419,700
2018
$4,832 (+5.7%)
$208,500 + $174,700
$383,200
2017
$4,571 (+6.3%)
$189,200 + $174,700
$363,900
2016
$4,300 (−1.1%)
$176,600 + $174,700
$351,300
2015
$4,349 (+0.8%)
$166,000 + $165,200
$331,200
2014
$4,314 (−1.9%)
$156,000 + $165,200
$321,200
2013
$4,398 (+0.3%)
$146,100 + $179,900
$326,000
2012
$4,385 (+2.0%)
$146,100 + $182,400
$328,500
2011
$4,300 (−1.6%)
$146,100 + $182,400
$328,500
2010
$4,369 (+13.3%)
$166,000 + $182,400
$348,400
2009
$3,856
$161,400 + $179,800
$341,200
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,049 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,296
Year built
1985
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3032521S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 26, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Open Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 3
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Under, Paved
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Basement Information
Basement: Partial, Unfinished
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Appliances
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Range Hood
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 5
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,296
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Gray
Lead Paint: None
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Above Grade Finished Area: 1296
ADU: N
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.07
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,765.79
Tax Year: 2026
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, for Electric Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas, Ductless
Cooling: Ductless
Location
School Information
High School: Waltham High School
Location Information
Directions: Lincoln St. to College Farm Rd.
UnparsedAddress: 248 College Farm Rd., Waltham MA 02451
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,296
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,049 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1985
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3032521S
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 26, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Exclusions: See Attached Inclusion/Exclusion List.
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Douglas Macarthur Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
8/10
John F Kennedy Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
8/10
Waltham Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
4/10
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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, 14 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
47% 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 • 02451
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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75
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53
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25
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May
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Aug
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Sun exposure
63/ 100
Moderate sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be some shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
6.7 hrs
2.7 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$792,000 – $959,000
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