OFF MARKET

Off market nov 2015 for $450K

$751,677

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,357/mo

•

1,580

sq ft

42 Prentice St, Waltham, MA 02451

About this home

Open Houses: Thurs. Oct 8, 5pm-6:30; Sat Oct 10th 11-1pm & Sun, Oct. 11th 12-2pm! Set in Waltham’s sought after Highlands neighborhood, this picture-perfect bungalow offers 2-3 bedrooms / 1 bathroom. Thoroughly updated over the years, this move-in ready home features a desirable floor plan as each room effortlessly flows into the next. The kitchen was fully renovated in 2009 w/ breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances, Caesarstone counters, backsplash, & tile floor and is open to the dining room. The main level boasts a nice-sized bedroom w/ another office/bedroom, & the bath is updated w/ tile, a new vanity & sink. The 2nd level is large & open for bedroom or flex space w/ excellent storage incl. built-in drawers, skylight, window seat, & large closet area. Plentiful basement storage, a professionally landscaped yard & patio; GARAGE & driveway for four cars; enclosed front porch; numerous updates including paint, on-demand hot water system, & more! Won't last long - call today!

Single-familyProperty Type

1930Year Built

5,000 sq ftLot Size

$476Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by The Rasner Group • Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest

Bought with Katya Pitts • RE/MAX Leading Edge

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #71915045

Redfin Estimate

$751,677

$302K since sold in November 2015$1,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 3.8% lower than the average sale price ($781K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$714,000
A
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SOLD MAY 11, 2026
$600,000
B
2 beds1 bath1,475 sq ft
20 Jennings Rd, Waltham, MA 02451
SOLD JUL 29, 2026
$925,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,447 sq ft
42 Lawrence St, Waltham, MA 02451
SOLD BY REDFIN AUG 31, 2026
$725,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,134 sq ft
71 Milner St, Waltham, MA 02451
SOLD DEC 9, 2025
$802,000
E
3 beds1 bath1,622 sq ft
14 Claremont St, Waltham, MA 02451
SOLD AUG 10, 2026
$920,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,536 sq ft
79 Cedarwood Ave, Waltham, MA 02453

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Market trends in 02451, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.2%

0.5% MoM

Median sale price

$790K

$10K MoM

Avg. days on market

20d

0 days MoM

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0 MoM

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2 beds1 bath940 sq ft
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$1,149,800
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Sale history for 42 Prentice St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71915045

Nov 30, 2015

Sold

$450,000

$285/sq ft

Oct 14, 2015

Pending

—

Oct 6, 2015

Listed

$399,900

$253/sq ft

Public Records

Feb 27, 2009

Sold

$353,000

$223/sq ft

MLS PIN #70778721

Feb 27, 2009

Listing Removed

—

Feb 27, 2009

Sold

$353,000

$223/sq ft

Jan 14, 2009

Contingent

—

Dec 1, 2008

Relisted

—

Dec 1, 2008

Listing Removed

—

Nov 20, 2008

Price Changed

$364,900

$231/sq ft

Oct 20, 2008

Price Changed

$369,900

$234/sq ft

Oct 17, 2008

Relisted

—

Oct 17, 2008

Listing Removed

—

Sep 30, 2008

Price Changed

$379,900

$240/sq ft

Sep 12, 2008

Price Changed

$384,900

$244/sq ft

Aug 4, 2008

Price Changed

$389,900

$247/sq ft

Jun 17, 2008

Listed

$399,900

$253/sq ft

MLS PIN #30673002

Feb 5, 2003

Sold

$325,000

$206/sq ft

Dec 24, 2002

Listing Removed

—

Dec 6, 2002

Listed

$349,000

$221/sq ft

Public Records

Dec 2, 1992

Sold

$140,000

$89/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$6,829 (+9.9%)

$377,100 + $284,600

$661,700

2025

$6,214 (+2.4%)

$359,100 + $273,700

$632,800

2024

$6,066 (+0.8%)

$359,100 + $270,200

$629,300

2023

$6,018 (−2.3%)

$325,900 + $257,200

$583,100

2022

$6,158 (+6.1%)

$305,900 + $246,900

$552,800

2021

$5,802 (+4.0%)

$279,300 + $233,200

$512,500

2020

$5,578 (+0.8%)

$252,800 + $214,000

$466,800

2019

$5,536 (+12.8%)

$252,800 + $184,500

$437,300

2018

$4,907 (+6.2%)

$234,100 + $155,000

$389,100

2017

$4,620 (+9.8%)

$212,800 + $155,000

$367,800

2016

$4,208 (−3.1%)

$206,200 + $137,600

$343,800

2015

$4,342 (+1.9%)

$192,900 + $137,800

$330,700

2014

$4,263 (−2.4%)

$179,600 + $137,800

$317,400

2013

$4,369 (+1.0%)

$169,600 + $154,300

$323,900

2012

$4,324 (+2.0%)

$169,600 + $154,300

$323,900

2011

$4,240 (+3.0%)

$169,600 + $154,300

$323,900

2010

$4,118 (+13.7%)

$179,600 + $148,800

$328,400

2009

$3,622

$179,100 + $141,400

$320,500

Tax history for 42 Prentice St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$6,829 (+9.9%)

$377,100 + $284,600

$661,700

2025

$6,214 (+2.4%)

$359,100 + $273,700

$632,800

2024

$6,066 (+0.8%)

$359,100 + $270,200

$629,300

2023

$6,018 (−2.3%)

$325,900 + $257,200

$583,100

2022

$6,158 (+6.1%)

$305,900 + $246,900

$552,800

2021

$5,802 (+4.0%)

$279,300 + $233,200

$512,500

2020

$5,578 (+0.8%)

$252,800 + $214,000

$466,800

2019

$5,536 (+12.8%)

$252,800 + $184,500

$437,300

2018

$4,907 (+6.2%)

$234,100 + $155,000

$389,100

2017

$4,620 (+9.8%)

$212,800 + $155,000

$367,800

2016

$4,208 (−3.1%)

$206,200 + $137,600

$343,800

2015

$4,342 (+1.9%)

$192,900 + $137,800

$330,700

2014

$4,263 (−2.4%)

$179,600 + $137,800

$317,400

2013

$4,369 (+1.0%)

$169,600 + $154,300

$323,900

2012

$4,324 (+2.0%)

$169,600 + $154,300

$323,900

2011

$4,240 (+3.0%)

$169,600 + $154,300

$323,900

2010

$4,118 (+13.7%)

$179,600 + $148,800

$328,400

2009

$3,622

$179,100 + $141,400

$320,500

*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

4,792 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,002

Year built

1930

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2619774S

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
Parking Spaces: 5
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Under, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 132
Length: 11
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 375
Length: 15
Width: 25
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

Living Room Information
Area: 156
Length: 12
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 108
Length: 9
Width: 12
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Garage Access, Sump Pump, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Door Features: Insulated Doors
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Flooring: Hardwood, Wood Laminate

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,580
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Green

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Screened, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Screens, Fenced Yard, Stone Wall

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.11
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,331.76
Tax Year: 2015

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Location

Location Information
Directions: Main St to Prospect Hill Rd, continue onto Prentice.
UnparsedAddress: 42 Prentice St, Waltham MA 02451

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,002
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,792 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2619774S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

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

49% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Waltham, MA • 02451

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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

$715,000 – $865,000

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Home values near 42 Prentice St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
58 Prentice St, Waltham, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2768 Sq. Ft.	$1,068,890
55 Prentice St, Waltham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1629 Sq. Ft.	$814,827

Address	Redfin Estimate
54 Prentice St, Waltham, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2200 Sq. Ft.	$896,787
25 Prentice St, Waltham, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1340 Sq. Ft.	$656,188

Address	Redfin Estimate
61 Prentice St, Waltham, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2410 Sq. Ft.	$797,947
46 Prentice St, Waltham, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1448 Sq. Ft.	$763,220

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