Move-in ready, turn-key ranch on a quiet street! This 2-bedroom plus office, 2-bath home offers over 1,400 sq ft of finished space, including a fully finished lower level ideal for a family room, guest space, or playroom. Set on a spacious 0.34-acre lot with a private backyard, the home also features a 1-car garage, deck, patio, and shed—perfect for everyday living and entertaining. Extensive recent updates include a renovated kitchen (2024), finished basement, roof, furnace, water heater, patio, deck, shed and more—providing true peace of mind. Conveniently located near I-95 & I-90, commuter rail, public transit, shopping, and parks. A perfect blend of comfort, space, and convenience!
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
0.34 acresLot Size
$594Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Nan Guo• Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
Est. $3,293 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 31 Potter Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #73488658
Apr 27, 2026
Sold
$850,000
$594/sq ft
Mar 18, 2026
Listed
$749,000
$523/sq ft
MLS PIN #72417246
Jan 11, 2019
Sold
$508,000
$355/sq ft
Nov 13, 2018
Pending
—
Nov 8, 2018
Price Changed
$519,900
$363/sq ft
Oct 30, 2018
Listed
$529,900
$370/sq ft
RARE OPPORTUNITY! EASY LIVING IN THIS SPRAWLING PRISTINE ranch home featuring bright eat-in-kitchen, formal living room w/picture window, sundrenched first floor family room w/vaulted ceiling and bay window, hardwood flooring throughout, finished lower level play room/office w/bath, deck, relaxing patio over looking large manicured rear yard, garage, parking, ample storage and more! Walk to public transportation and shops! Quick access to Rte 128, Rte 2, Mass Pike!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,758 (+7.2%)
$506,300 + $245,400
$751,700
2025
$7,240 (+2.4%)
$482,200 + $255,100
$737,300
2024
$7,073 (+6.2%)
$482,200 + $251,500
$733,700
2023
$6,662 (−6.2%)
$437,600 + $207,900
$645,500
2022
$7,104 (+11.8%)
$437,600 + $200,100
$637,700
2021
$6,355 (+4.1%)
$375,100 + $186,300
$561,400
2020
$6,106 (+1.1%)
$339,300 + $171,700
$511,000
2019
$6,041 (+9.9%)
$327,900 + $149,300
$477,200
2018
$5,499 (+7.0%)
$303,600 + $132,500
$436,100
2017
$5,141 (+4.9%)
$276,800 + $132,500
$409,300
2016
$4,901 (−3.8%)
$267,900 + $132,500
$400,400
2015
$5,094 (+3.7%)
$263,400 + $124,600
$388,000
2014
$4,911 (+3.1%)
$241,100 + $124,600
$365,700
2013
$4,763 (+1.0%)
$220,600 + $132,500
$353,100
2012
$4,714 (+2.0%)
$220,600 + $132,500
$353,100
2011
$4,622 (+1.1%)
$220,600 + $132,500
$353,100
2010
$4,573 (+8.0%)
$232,200 + $132,500
$364,700
2009
$4,234
$248,900 + $125,800
$374,700
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.34 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,349
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3646549S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 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, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Flooring: Flooring - Vinyl
Interior Features: Office
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,431
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Rain Gutters
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Above Grade Finished Area: 1026
Below Grade Finished Area: 405
ADU: N
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.34
Lot Features: Cleared
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,757.54
Tax Year: 2026
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Oil
Cooling: Central Air
Location
School Information
Middle Or Junior School: John W.Mcdevitt
High School: Waltham Senior
Location Information
Directions: Main Street to Potter Road
UnparsedAddress: 31 Potter Rd, Waltham MA 02453
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,349
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.34 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3646549S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
James Fitzgerald Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
6/10
John W. McDevitt Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
7/10
Waltham Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
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, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
53% 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 • 02453
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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53
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39
25
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
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Jul
Aug
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Oct
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Sun exposure
93/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 6% for direct sun exposure in Waltham. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
11 hrs
6.5 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$859,000 – $1.04M
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