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Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
4,125 sq ftLot Size
$477Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Dave DiGregorio• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Waltham
Bought with Maria Papadopoulos• Real Estate Advisors Group, Inc.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,930 (+9.8%)
$387,000 + $187,600
$574,600
2025
$5,402 (+2.3%)
$368,600 + $181,500
$550,100
2024
$5,283 (+1.3%)
$368,600 + $179,400
$548,000
2023
$5,215 (−2.0%)
$334,400 + $170,900
$505,300
2022
$5,323 (+6.2%)
$314,000 + $163,800
$477,800
2021
$5,012 (+3.2%)
$286,700 + $156,100
$442,800
2020
$4,858 (−3.0%)
$259,500 + $147,000
$406,500
2019
$5,008 (+12.3%)
$259,500 + $136,100
$395,600
2018
$4,460 (+7.0%)
$240,200 + $113,500
$353,700
2017
$4,169 (+4.8%)
$218,400 + $113,500
$331,900
2016
$3,979 (−2.0%)
$211,600 + $113,500
$325,100
2015
$4,060 (+2.3%)
$197,900 + $111,300
$309,200
2014
$3,970 (−1.5%)
$184,300 + $111,300
$295,600
2013
$4,031 (+1.1%)
$174,000 + $124,800
$298,800
2012
$3,989 (+2.0%)
$174,000 + $124,800
$298,800
2011
$3,911 (+0.9%)
$174,000 + $124,800
$298,800
2010
$3,876 (+11.4%)
$184,300 + $124,800
$309,100
2009
$3,480
$177,800 + $130,200
$308,000
Tax history for 40 Elson Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,930 (+9.8%)
$387,000 + $187,600
$574,600
2025
$5,402 (+2.3%)
$368,600 + $181,500
$550,100
2024
$5,283 (+1.3%)
$368,600 + $179,400
$548,000
2023
$5,215 (−2.0%)
$334,400 + $170,900
$505,300
2022
$5,323 (+6.2%)
$314,000 + $163,800
$477,800
2021
$5,012 (+3.2%)
$286,700 + $156,100
$442,800
2020
$4,858 (−3.0%)
$259,500 + $147,000
$406,500
2019
$5,008 (+12.3%)
$259,500 + $136,100
$395,600
2018
$4,460 (+7.0%)
$240,200 + $113,500
$353,700
2017
$4,169 (+4.8%)
$218,400 + $113,500
$331,900
2016
$3,979 (−2.0%)
$211,600 + $113,500
$325,100
2015
$4,060 (+2.3%)
$197,900 + $111,300
$309,200
2014
$3,970 (−1.5%)
$184,300 + $111,300
$295,600
2013
$4,031 (+1.1%)
$174,000 + $124,800
$298,800
2012
$3,989 (+2.0%)
$174,000 + $124,800
$298,800
2011
$3,911 (+0.9%)
$174,000 + $124,800
$298,800
2010
$3,876 (+11.4%)
$184,300 + $124,800
$309,100
2009
$3,480
$177,800 + $130,200
$308,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,920 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,442
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2222549S
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, Paved
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 121
Length: 11
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 121
Length: 11
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 88
Length: 11
Width: 8
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full
Living Room Information
Area: 182
Length: 14
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Dining Room Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Kitchen Information
Area: 150
Length: 15
Width: 10
Level: First
Basement Information
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Sun Room
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,442
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: BROWN
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.09
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,168.66
Tax Year: 2017
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas
Location
Location Information
Directions: HAMMOND STREET TO ELSON ROAD
UnparsedAddress: 40 Elson Road, Waltham MA 02451
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, University
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,442
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,920 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2222549S
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 26, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
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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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
$654,000 – $791,000
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