Charming 4-bed, 1.5-bath home tucked in a quiet cul-de-sac in Waltham’s Highlands. This well-maintained property features hardwood floors, a renovated kitchen (2015), first-floor laundry, and a cozy three-season porch. Step outside to a lovely back deck, hot tub, and beautifully landscaped yard—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Major updates include solar panels, newer roof, windows, and siding, delivering energy efficiency and peace of mind. Generous storage throughout with an unfinished basement, walk-up attic, and detached garage. Ideally located with quick access to I-95, Route 2, and I-90, and close to schools, parks, restaurants, and shopping. A perfect blend of charm, comfort, and commuter convenience!
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
7,379 sq ftLot Size
$479Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Joseph Moritz• Unlock Real Estate
Bought with Merullo Peoples Team• Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
Meticilously maintained, this Sunny and Spacious 4 bedroom home features an open floor plan with many important updates including a newer roof, furnace and windows. With hardwood floors throughout it also boasts a 1st floor laundry room, 3 season porch and an oversized 2010 deck which overlooks the beautifully landscaped yard.In a cul de sac setting with 1 car garage plus ample parking on both sides and conveniently located near schools, park, shopping and highway this is truly a wonderful home
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,109 (+9.8%)
$378,300 + $310,600
$688,900
2025
$6,472 (+5.1%)
$361,100 + $298,000
$659,100
2024
$6,156 (+0.1%)
$343,900 + $294,700
$638,600
2023
$6,147 (+0.9%)
$314,000 + $281,600
$595,600
2022
$6,090 (+1.3%)
$284,100 + $262,600
$546,700
2021
$6,011 (−0.6%)
$284,100 + $246,900
$531,000
2020
$6,046 (+3.2%)
$269,100 + $236,800
$505,900
2019
$5,858 (+8.6%)
$253,600 + $209,100
$462,700
2018
$5,393 (+5.7%)
$234,700 + $193,000
$427,700
2017
$5,101 (+6.3%)
$213,100 + $193,000
$406,100
2016
$4,797 (+5.4%)
$198,900 + $193,000
$391,900
2015
$4,551 (+1.0%)
$186,900 + $159,700
$346,600
2014
$4,504 (−1.7%)
$175,700 + $159,700
$335,400
2013
$4,581 (+1.0%)
$164,500 + $175,100
$339,600
2012
$4,534 (+2.0%)
$164,500 + $175,100
$339,600
2011
$4,445 (−2.1%)
$164,500 + $175,100
$339,600
2010
$4,539 (+4.0%)
$186,900 + $175,100
$362,000
2009
$4,365
$211,700 + $174,600
$386,300
Tax history for 38 Hillcrest Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,109 (+9.8%)
$378,300 + $310,600
$688,900
2025
$6,472 (+5.1%)
$361,100 + $298,000
$659,100
2024
$6,156 (+0.1%)
$343,900 + $294,700
$638,600
2023
$6,147 (+0.9%)
$314,000 + $281,600
$595,600
2022
$6,090 (+1.3%)
$284,100 + $262,600
$546,700
2021
$6,011 (−0.6%)
$284,100 + $246,900
$531,000
2020
$6,046 (+3.2%)
$269,100 + $236,800
$505,900
2019
$5,858 (+8.6%)
$253,600 + $209,100
$462,700
2018
$5,393 (+5.7%)
$234,700 + $193,000
$427,700
2017
$5,101 (+6.3%)
$213,100 + $193,000
$406,100
2016
$4,797 (+5.4%)
$198,900 + $193,000
$391,900
2015
$4,551 (+1.0%)
$186,900 + $159,700
$346,600
2014
$4,504 (−1.7%)
$175,700 + $159,700
$335,400
2013
$4,581 (+1.0%)
$164,500 + $175,100
$339,600
2012
$4,534 (+2.0%)
$164,500 + $175,100
$339,600
2011
$4,445 (−2.1%)
$164,500 + $175,100
$339,600
2010
$4,539 (+4.0%)
$186,900 + $175,100
$362,000
2009
$4,365
$211,700 + $174,600
$386,300
*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
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,405 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,724
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2619164S
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
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem, Paved
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet
Interior Features: Walk-Up Attic
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,890
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Wood
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Wood, Hot Tub/Spa
Pool Information
Has Spa
Spa Features: Private
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Generation: Solar
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.17
Lot Features: Sloped
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,472
Tax Year: 2025
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Ductless
Location
Location Information
Directions: GPS- Not far from I95 and route 2.
UnparsedAddress: 38 Hillcrest Rd, Waltham MA 02451
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,724
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2619164S
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 26, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Exclusions: Car Charger Will Not Remain With House.
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Douglas Macarthur Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
8/10
John F Kennedy Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
8/10
Waltham Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
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 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
49% 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
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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
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$860,000 – $1.04M
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