OFF MARKET

Off Market Jan 2020 for $580K

$770,095

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $351/mo

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2,332

sq ft

5 Elson Rd, Waltham, MA 02451

About this home

HIGHLY DESIRABLE HIGHLANDS LOCALE NEAR PROSPECT HILL PARK! LARGE COLONIAL W/SOME COSMETIC TLC NEEDED. Features include large E-I-K, front to back living room w/masonry fireplace, formal dining room, bonus den/playroom, spacious bedrooms, hardwood flooring throughout, young natural gas heating system, newer roof, 2-3 car detached garage, ample off street parking and much, much more! Walk to shops and public transportation! Easy access to Rte 128, Rte 2 and Mass Pike!

Single-familyProperty Type

1910Year Built

7,245 sq ftLot Size

$330Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 garage spacesParking

Listed by Dave DiGregorio • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Waltham

Bought with Shirley Chatelain • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Newton - Centre St.

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•Source:MLS PIN #72600115

Redfin Estimate

$770,095

$190K since sold in January 2020$4,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 11.9% lower than the average sale price ($875K) of 6 comparable homes.

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A
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SOLD JUN 25, 2026
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B
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SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$1,385,000
C
4 beds2 baths2,257 sq ft
110 Falmouth Rd, Newton, MA 02465
SOLD APR 8, 2026
$699,900
D
3 beds1 bath2,114 sq ft
14 Willard St, Waltham, MA 02451
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$762,000
E
4 beds1.5 baths2,533 sq ft
369 Bacon St, Waltham, MA 02451
SOLD AUG 6, 2026
$838,000
F
4 beds2 baths2,116 sq ft
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Market trends in 02451, MA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.9%

+1.7% MoM

Median sale price

$795K

$176K MoM

Avg. days on market

20d

7 days MoM

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11 MoM

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Sale history for 5 Elson Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$8,414 (+7.0%)

$422,400 + $392,900

$815,300

2025

$7,862 (+4.7%)

$402,200 + $398,400

$800,600

2024

$7,510 (+1.2%)

$402,200 + $376,800

$779,000

2023

$7,424 (−2.0%)

$365,000 + $354,400

$719,400

2022

$7,577 (+5.1%)

$342,700 + $337,500

$680,200

2021

$7,206 (+3.5%)

$312,900 + $323,700

$636,600

2020

$6,962 (+3.4%)

$283,200 + $299,400

$582,600

2019

$6,735 (+10.0%)

$283,200 + $248,800

$532,000

2018

$6,125 (+5.6%)

$262,200 + $223,500

$485,700

2017

$5,801 (+4.3%)

$238,400 + $223,500

$461,900

2016

$5,562 (+0.2%)

$230,900 + $223,500

$454,400

2015

$5,550 (+1.3%)

$216,000 + $206,700

$422,700

2014

$5,477 (−1.4%)

$201,100 + $206,700

$407,800

2013

$5,554 (+1.4%)

$189,900 + $221,800

$411,700

2012

$5,475 (+2.0%)

$189,900 + $220,200

$410,100

2011

$5,368 (+1.6%)

$189,900 + $220,200

$410,100

2010

$5,283 (+8.1%)

$201,100 + $220,200

$421,300

2009

$4,885

$219,500 + $212,800

$432,300

Tax history for 5 Elson Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$8,414 (+7.0%)

$422,400 + $392,900

$815,300

2025

$7,862 (+4.7%)

$402,200 + $398,400

$800,600

2024

$7,510 (+1.2%)

$402,200 + $376,800

$779,000

2023

$7,424 (−2.0%)

$365,000 + $354,400

$719,400

2022

$7,577 (+5.1%)

$342,700 + $337,500

$680,200

2021

$7,206 (+3.5%)

$312,900 + $323,700

$636,600

2020

$6,962 (+3.4%)

$283,200 + $299,400

$582,600

2019

$6,735 (+10.0%)

$283,200 + $248,800

$532,000

2018

$6,125 (+5.6%)

$262,200 + $223,500

$485,700

2017

$5,801 (+4.3%)

$238,400 + $223,500

$461,900

2016

$5,562 (+0.2%)

$230,900 + $223,500

$454,400

2015

$5,550 (+1.3%)

$216,000 + $206,700

$422,700

2014

$5,477 (−1.4%)

$201,100 + $206,700

$407,800

2013

$5,554 (+1.4%)

$189,900 + $221,800

$411,700

2012

$5,475 (+2.0%)

$189,900 + $220,200

$410,100

2011

$5,368 (+1.6%)

$189,900 + $220,200

$410,100

2010

$5,283 (+8.1%)

$201,100 + $220,200

$421,300

2009

$4,885

$219,500 + $212,800

$432,300

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

7,405 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,265

Year built

1910

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2492903S

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: 3
# of Covered Spaces: 3
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Vinyl

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Interior Entry

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Den

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,332
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: WHITE

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Screens

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.17
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,470.27
Tax Year: 2020

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas

Location

Location Information
Directions: HAMMOND STREET TO ELSON ROAD
UnparsedAddress: 5 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: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,265
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1910
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2492903S

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 26, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Thomas R Plympton Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

5/10

John F Kennedy Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi

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

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

$732,000 – $886,000

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Home values near 5 Elson Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
8 Elson Rd, Waltham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1231 Sq. Ft.	$845,834
15 Elson Rd Apt 13, Waltham, MA 12 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2804 Sq. Ft.	$973,153

Address	Redfin Estimate
20 Elson Rd, Waltham, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1430 Sq. Ft.	$835,588
23 Elson Rd, Waltham, MA 9 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3920 Sq. Ft.	—

Address	Redfin Estimate
11 Elson Rd Apt 9, Waltham, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2925 Sq. Ft.	$1,105,076
25 Elson Rd, Waltham, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2000 Sq. Ft.	$901,361

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