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Off Market Dec 2014 for $331K

$652,088

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,098/mo

•

842

sq ft

3 Lake Rd, Waltham, MA 02451

About this home

A shangri la in the city. Waterfront property with expansive views of Hardy Pond. Extensively renovated and updated. Open floor plan, modern kitchen, white oak floors, "chapel" ceiling, large windows facing pond, french doors to bluestone terrace. Outside, Leafguard gutters, mature trees, raised planting bed with shasta daisy, black-eyed susan, garden phlox, chinese peony, chive, oregano, siberian iris. Second, brick patio at water's edge. Minutes to major highways, Alewife T Station (Red Line), Costco, Home Depot, CVS, Staples, TJMaxx, garden centers, health clubs, supermarkets, restaurants, walking trails. Neighborhood served by T buses. A unique and lovely condo alternative.

Single-familyProperty Type

1910Year Built

6,900 sq ftLot Size

$774Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Ron Cohen • Pond Realty

Bought with 4 Buyers RE Team • 4 Buyers Real Estate

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•Source:MLS PIN #71739147

Redfin Estimate

$652,088

$321K since sold in December 2014$22K since August

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This home's estimate is 8.1% higher than the average sale price ($603K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD FEB 17, 2026
$590,000
A
2 beds1 bath792 sq ft
129 Lake St, Waltham, MA 02451
SOLD MAR 12, 2026
$465,000
B
2 beds1 bath792 sq ft
249 Lake St, Waltham, MA 02451
SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$550,000
C
2 beds1 bath850 sq ft
203 College Farm Rd, Waltham, MA 02452
SOLD MAY 13, 2026
$698,000
D
3 beds1 bath1,104 sq ft
21 Lakeview Ave, Waltham, MA 02451
SOLD MAR 9, 2026
$680,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,224 sq ft
98 Seminole Ave, Waltham, MA 02451
SOLD JUN 11, 2026
$635,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,303 sq ft
28 Hibiscus Ave, Waltham, MA 02451

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Market trends in 02451, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.7%

+0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$800K

$5K MoM

Avg. days on market

20d

0 days MoM

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Sale history for 3 Lake Rd

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Dec 5, 2014

Sold

$331,000

$393/sq ft

MLS PIN #71739147

Dec 29, 2014

Listing Removed

—

Dec 4, 2014

Sold

$331,000

$393/sq ft

Sep 10, 2014

Contingent

—

Sep 5, 2014

Listed

$335,000

$398/sq ft

MLS PIN #70159663

May 25, 2005

Sold

$258,000

$306/sq ft

Apr 26, 2005

Listing Removed

—

Mar 18, 2005

Listed

$265,400

$315/sq ft

Bright, clean accessible unit in ranchstyle duplex in desired single-family neighborhood. Move-in condition. Updated electrical, heat, hotwater, attractive bath & eat-in kitchen. Hardwood floor. Level,fenced backyard. New front,& rear deck. New landscaping w/new walkways. Newly-paved driveway. Attic. Convenient commuter location, minutes from Rtes 128,2, & pike. 2nd floor expansion potential. Rare,affordable chance to move from apartment building to a home of your own with livingroom FIREPLACE.

MLS PIN #30343936

Sep 28, 1999

Sold

$175,000

$208/sq ft

Aug 14, 1999

Listing Removed

—

Aug 5, 1999

Listed

$174,900

$208/sq ft

MLS PIN #50327197

Aug 5, 1996

Sold

$123,000

$146/sq ft

Apr 27, 1996

Listing Removed

—

Apr 22, 1996

Listed

$129,900

$154/sq ft

Public Records

Nov 23, 1987

Sold

$145,000

$172/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$5,601 (+10.5%)

$373,400 + $169,300

$542,700

2025

$5,068 (+5.9%)

$356,500 + $159,600

$516,100

2024

$4,787 (+1.0%)

$339,500 + $157,100

$496,600

2023

$4,741 (+1.2%)

$310,000 + $149,400

$459,400

2022

$4,684 (+1.4%)

$280,400 + $140,100

$420,500

2021

$4,620 (−0.4%)

$280,400 + $127,700

$408,100

2020

$4,639 (+2.0%)

$265,700 + $122,500

$388,200

2019

$4,549 (+8.4%)

$250,300 + $109,000

$359,300

2018

$4,198 (+7.3%)

$231,700 + $101,200

$332,900

2017

$3,912 (+7.4%)

$210,300 + $101,200

$311,500

2016

$3,641 (+2.4%)

$196,300 + $101,200

$297,500

2015

$3,556 (+6.3%)

$184,500 + $86,300

$270,800

2014

$3,344 (+0.6%)

$173,400 + $75,600

$249,000

2013

$3,324 (+1.1%)

$162,400 + $84,000

$246,400

2012

$3,289 (+2.0%)

$162,400 + $84,000

$246,400

2011

$3,225 (−4.2%)

$162,400 + $84,000

$246,400

2010

$3,367 (+4.6%)

$184,500 + $84,000

$268,500

2009

$3,219

$205,000 + $79,900

$284,900

Tax history for 3 Lake Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$5,601 (+10.5%)

$373,400 + $169,300

$542,700

2025

$5,068 (+5.9%)

$356,500 + $159,600

$516,100

2024

$4,787 (+1.0%)

$339,500 + $157,100

$496,600

2023

$4,741 (+1.2%)

$310,000 + $149,400

$459,400

2022

$4,684 (+1.4%)

$280,400 + $140,100

$420,500

2021

$4,620 (−0.4%)

$280,400 + $127,700

$408,100

2020

$4,639 (+2.0%)

$265,700 + $122,500

$388,200

2019

$4,549 (+8.4%)

$250,300 + $109,000

$359,300

2018

$4,198 (+7.3%)

$231,700 + $101,200

$332,900

2017

$3,912 (+7.4%)

$210,300 + $101,200

$311,500

2016

$3,641 (+2.4%)

$196,300 + $101,200

$297,500

2015

$3,556 (+6.3%)

$184,500 + $86,300

$270,800

2014

$3,344 (+0.6%)

$173,400 + $75,600

$249,000

2013

$3,324 (+1.1%)

$162,400 + $84,000

$246,400

2012

$3,289 (+2.0%)

$162,400 + $84,000

$246,400

2011

$3,225 (−4.2%)

$162,400 + $84,000

$246,400

2010

$3,367 (+4.6%)

$184,500 + $84,000

$268,500

2009

$3,219

$205,000 + $79,900

$284,900

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

6,970 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

826

Year built

1910

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

1022872S

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, Shared Driveway, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 90
Length: 9
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup,Remodeled

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 99
Length: 9
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup,High Speed Internet Hookup,Remodeled

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 54
Length: 6
Width: 9
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower

Living Room Information
Area: 253
Length: 11
Width: 23
Level: First
Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,French Doors,Cable Hookup,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled

Kitchen Information
Area: 108
Length: 9
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Picture,Countertops - Upgraded,Cabinets - Upgraded,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Dryer Hookup - Gas, Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 4
Door Features: French Doors, Insulated Doors, Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Storage, Cable Hookup, Open Floorplan, Mud Room, Foyer, Finish - Sheetrock

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 842
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Conventional (2x4-2x6)
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Light gray

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Garden, Stone Wall

Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Property Condition: Remodeled
Has Waterview
Pond

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.16
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Easements, Flood Plain, Level
ViewYN: Has View
View: Scenic View(s)
WaterfrontYN: Yes
Frontage Length: 60
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,344
Tax Year: 2014

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Wall Unit(s)

Location

Location Information
Directions: Lake Street to Lakeview Av to Lake Road. Lake Road is one block north of Lake St and parallel to it.
UnparsedAddress: 3 Lake Road, Waltham MA 02451

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, University

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 826
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,970 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1910
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1022872S

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 26, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
Exclusions: None.
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 • 0.9mi

8/10

Waltham Senior High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi

4/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

4/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 19-29% chance 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

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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$620,000 – $750,000

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1 Lake Road, Waltham, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1695 Sq. Ft.	$828,734
25 Lake Road, Waltham, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 957 Sq. Ft.	$641,062

Address	Redfin Estimate
12 Lake Road, Waltham, MA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1386 Sq. Ft.	$689,456
22 Lake Road, Waltham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2280 Sq. Ft.	$940,745

Address	Redfin Estimate
21 Lake Road, Waltham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 912 Sq. Ft.	$656,212
162 Lakeview Avenue, Waltham, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1410 Sq. Ft.	$871,736

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