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Off Market Jun 2018 for $611K

$875,400

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,282/mo

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1,550

sq ft

48 Sterling Rd, Waltham, MA 02451

About this home

Amazing opportunity in the desirable Waltham Highlands! This deceiving bungalow situated on a quiet dead end Rd. boasts 8 rooms total with 3 levels of living space, 3 bedrooms & 3 full baths. Tons of storage and closet space throughout! First floor features formal living room/dining room with gorgeous bamboo flooring, 1 bedroom with updated bath, kitchen with modern updates and laundry room. On the second floor you'll find 2 spacious bedrooms including the master bedroom with master bath. Lastly, the lower level offers amazing versatility of use with its own private entrance leading down to the family room with wood burning stove and a bonus room with the 3rd full bathroom. Paved driveway offers plenty of off street tandem parking leading up the backyard with organically grown lawn and storage shed. Roof, gutters, interior/exterior paint, and hot water tank all under 2 years old, there's nothing left to do but move in! Join us for our open houses Sat 5/19 & Sun 5/20 & Mon 5/21

Single-familyProperty Type

1902Year Built

5,000 sq ftLot Size

$565Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 spacesParking

Listed by Sarah Dutra • Keller Williams Realty

Bought with Gary Rogers • RE/MAX On the Charles

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•Source:MLS PIN #72326131

Redfin Estimate

$875,400

$264K since sold in June 2018$10K since August

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This home's estimate is 3.8% higher than the average sale price ($843K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 29, 2026
$925,000
A
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42 Lawrence St, Waltham, MA 02451
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$908,900
B
3 beds2.5 baths1,883 sq ft
43 Leonard St, Waltham, MA 02451
SOLD AUG 27, 2026
$830,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,276 sq ft
29 Ash St, Waltham, MA 02453
SOLD AUG 10, 2026
$920,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,536 sq ft
79 Cedarwood Ave, Waltham, MA 02453
SOLD AUG 20, 2026
$730,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,505 sq ft
11 Bright St, Waltham, MA 02453
SOLD JUL 20, 2026
$747,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,430 sq ft
20 Elson Rd, 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

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Sale history for 48 Sterling Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72326131

Jun 29, 2018

Sold

$611,000

$394/sq ft

May 23, 2018

Pending

—

May 14, 2018

Listed

$539,000

$348/sq ft

MLS PIN #70311870

May 8, 2006

Sold

$360,000

$232/sq ft

Mar 16, 2006

Listing Removed

—

Jan 9, 2006

Listed

$379,900

$245/sq ft

THIS CHARMING 1902 NEOCLASSICAL BUNGALOW HAS A FLEXIBLE FLOOR PLAN ALLOWING FOR 2 OR 3 BDMS. THE FINISHED LOWER LEVEL FEATURES A WOOD STOVE AND A WARM RUSTIC AMBIANCE. 2 FULL BATHS, NEWER WINDOWS, A YOUNG ROOF, UPDATED ELECTRIC AND PRIVATE BACKYARD PATIO, END OF A QUIET CUL DE SAC, MAKE THIS THE PERFECT STARTER HOME. SUPER HIGHLANDS LOCATION IS CLOSE TO SHOPPING, DINING AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION. MINUTES TO ALL MAJOR ROUTES. EXCELLENT VALUE. JUST ADD YOUR PERSONAL TOUCHES TO MAKE THIS YOUR OWN.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$6,911 (+10.0%)

$396,900 + $272,800

$669,700

2025

$6,280 (+1.5%)

$378,000 + $261,500

$639,500

2024

$6,185 (+0.8%)

$378,000 + $263,600

$641,600

2023

$6,137 (−2.3%)

$343,000 + $251,700

$594,700

2022

$6,280 (+6.4%)

$322,000 + $241,700

$563,700

2021

$5,901 (+4.0%)

$294,000 + $227,300

$521,300

2020

$5,673 (+9.2%)

$266,100 + $208,600

$474,700

2019

$5,197 (+12.2%)

$266,100 + $144,400

$410,500

2018

$4,630 (+6.9%)

$246,400 + $120,800

$367,200

2017

$4,331 (+4.7%)

$224,000 + $120,800

$344,800

2016

$4,135 (−1.0%)

$217,000 + $120,800

$337,800

2015

$4,177 (+2.3%)

$203,000 + $115,100

$318,100

2014

$4,084 (−1.5%)

$189,000 + $115,100

$304,100

2013

$4,145 (+1.0%)

$178,500 + $128,800

$307,300

2012

$4,102 (+2.0%)

$178,500 + $128,800

$307,300

2011

$4,023 (+1.0%)

$178,500 + $128,800

$307,300

2010

$3,985 (+13.5%)

$189,000 + $128,800

$317,800

2009

$3,512

$188,500 + $122,300

$310,800

Tax history for 48 Sterling Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$6,911 (+10.0%)

$396,900 + $272,800

$669,700

2025

$6,280 (+1.5%)

$378,000 + $261,500

$639,500

2024

$6,185 (+0.8%)

$378,000 + $263,600

$641,600

2023

$6,137 (−2.3%)

$343,000 + $251,700

$594,700

2022

$6,280 (+6.4%)

$322,000 + $241,700

$563,700

2021

$5,901 (+4.0%)

$294,000 + $227,300

$521,300

2020

$5,673 (+9.2%)

$266,100 + $208,600

$474,700

2019

$5,197 (+12.2%)

$266,100 + $144,400

$410,500

2018

$4,630 (+6.9%)

$246,400 + $120,800

$367,200

2017

$4,331 (+4.7%)

$224,000 + $120,800

$344,800

2016

$4,135 (−1.0%)

$217,000 + $120,800

$337,800

2015

$4,177 (+2.3%)

$203,000 + $115,100

$318,100

2014

$4,084 (−1.5%)

$189,000 + $115,100

$304,100

2013

$4,145 (+1.0%)

$178,500 + $128,800

$307,300

2012

$4,102 (+2.0%)

$178,500 + $128,800

$307,300

2011

$4,023 (+1.0%)

$178,500 + $128,800

$307,300

2010

$3,985 (+13.5%)

$189,000 + $128,800

$317,800

2009

$3,512

$188,500 + $122,300

$310,800

*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.

1,249

Year built

1902

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3247097S

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: 3
Parking Features: Off Street, Tandem, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 210
Length: 15
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Skylight,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 90
Length: 10
Width: 9
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 50
Length: 10
Width: 5
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 54
Length: 9
Width: 6
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - 3/4

Bathroom #3 Information
Area: 42
Length: 7
Width: 6
Level: Basement
Features: Bathroom - 3/4

Living Room Information
Area: 187
Length: 17
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 204
Length: 17
Width: 12
Level: Basement
Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Dining Room Information
Area: 130
Length: 13
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 100
Length: 10
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Sump Pump

Laundry Information
Laundry Dimen: 11X8
Laundry Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet
Interior Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Bonus Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,550
Foundation Details: Stone
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
Color: Cream

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Exterior Features: Porch, Rain Gutters, Storage

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.11

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,630
Tax Year: 2018

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Electric Baseboard, Natural Gas, Electric

Location

Location Information
Directions: Main St. to Prospect Hill Rd. to Prentice St. to Sterling Rd. (Dead End)
UnparsedAddress: 48 Sterling Rd, Waltham MA 02451

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access, House of Worship, University

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,249
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,792 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1902
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3247097S

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 26, 2026

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Thomas R Plympton Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

5/10

John F Kennedy Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi

8/10

Waltham Senior High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi

4/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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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Estimated sale price

$832,000 – $1.01M

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Home values near 48 Sterling Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
45 Sterling Road, Waltham, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2200 Sq. Ft.	$951,765
40 Sterling Road #38, Waltham, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2288 Sq. Ft.	$947,408

Address	Redfin Estimate
41 Sterling Road #39, Waltham, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2554 Sq. Ft.	$1,013,536
42 Sterling Road #1, Waltham, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1208 Sq. Ft.	$554,449

Address	Redfin Estimate
50 Sterling Road, Waltham, MA 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1453 Sq. Ft.	$776,767
42 Sterling Road #2, Waltham, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1475 Sq. Ft.	—

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