CONTEMPORARY COLONIAL IN PIGEON HILL. This spacious, meticulously maintained Waltham colonial sits on a private corner lot near Bentley University and Lexington. The first floor has a two-story foyer, living room with fireplace and cathedral ceiling, formal dining room, and fireplaced family room with French doors leading to an oversized deck overlooking the large landscaped backyard. The first-floor layout offers both an open flow for entertaining and quiet, private living spaces. The home’s other attributes include an updated kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, and a first-floor laundry room, half bath, and home office. The second floor features a large master suite with private bath, four additional bedrooms, two additional bathrooms, and another family room. Updated roof, heating & A/C.
Single-familyProperty Type
1978Year Built
0.47 acresLot Size
$519Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Darin Thompson• Stuart St James, Inc.
Bought with Hans Brings• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Waltham
Welcome Home to this Beautiful Colonial in Prestigious Pigeon Hill.Formal Living Room with Fireplace and Cathedral Ceiling, Dining Room, Sitting Room, Newly Updated Kitchen with SS Appliances, Granite Countertops, HW Floors throughout, 2 Fireplaces. Master Suite Plus additional 4 Bedrooms and 3.5 Baths. 2 Bonus Rooms can be used as an Office and Playroom. Big backyard professionally landscaped all on a corner private lot. Updated Roof and heating & A/C System, Exterior has been freshly painted
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$12,877 (+2.0%)
$620,100 + $627,700
$1,247,800
2025
$12,628 (+4.0%)
$577,100 + $708,800
$1,285,900
2024
$12,147 (+1.2%)
$550,100 + $710,000
$1,260,100
2023
$12,000 (+5.4%)
$500,100 + $662,700
$1,162,800
2022
$11,390 (+3.5%)
$460,100 + $562,300
$1,022,400
2021
$11,003
$440,100 + $531,900
$972,000
2020
$11,010 (+4.9%)
$410,100 + $511,200
$921,300
2019
$10,496 (+10.2%)
$405,100 + $424,000
$829,100
2018
$9,527 (+5.3%)
$375,100 + $380,400
$755,500
2017
$9,049 (+5.5%)
$340,100 + $380,400
$720,500
2016
$8,574 (−2.5%)
$320,100 + $380,400
$700,500
2015
$8,793 (−2.2%)
$315,100 + $354,600
$669,700
2014
$8,994 (−0.7%)
$315,100 + $354,600
$669,700
2013
$9,060 (+5.8%)
$290,100 + $381,500
$671,600
2012
$8,560 (+2.0%)
$255,100 + $386,100
$641,200
2011
$8,393 (+3.2%)
$255,100 + $386,100
$641,200
2010
$8,130 (+6.2%)
$280,100 + $368,200
$648,300
2009
$7,655
$313,900 + $363,500
$677,400
Tax history for 5 Rutledge Ter
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$12,877 (+2.0%)
$620,100 + $627,700
$1,247,800
2025
$12,628 (+4.0%)
$577,100 + $708,800
$1,285,900
2024
$12,147 (+1.2%)
$550,100 + $710,000
$1,260,100
2023
$12,000 (+5.4%)
$500,100 + $662,700
$1,162,800
2022
$11,390 (+3.5%)
$460,100 + $562,300
$1,022,400
2021
$11,003
$440,100 + $531,900
$972,000
2020
$11,010 (+4.9%)
$410,100 + $511,200
$921,300
2019
$10,496 (+10.2%)
$405,100 + $424,000
$829,100
2018
$9,527 (+5.3%)
$375,100 + $380,400
$755,500
2017
$9,049 (+5.5%)
$340,100 + $380,400
$720,500
2016
$8,574 (−2.5%)
$320,100 + $380,400
$700,500
2015
$8,793 (−2.2%)
$315,100 + $354,600
$669,700
2014
$8,994 (−0.7%)
$315,100 + $354,600
$669,700
2013
$9,060 (+5.8%)
$290,100 + $381,500
$671,600
2012
$8,560 (+2.0%)
$255,100 + $386,100
$641,200
2011
$8,393 (+3.2%)
$255,100 + $386,100
$641,200
2010
$8,130 (+6.2%)
$280,100 + $368,200
$648,300
2009
$7,655
$313,900 + $363,500
$677,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
5
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
20,298
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,946
Year built
1978
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
1616252S
Parking Spaces
8
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jan 29, 2025.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 6
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 11
Door Features: Insulated Doors, Storm Door(s), French Doors
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Interior Features: Central Vacuum, Finish - Sheetrock
Electric: 110 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Forced Air, Electric Baseboard
Cooling: Central Air, Window Unit(s)
Location
Location Information
Directions: Forest St. to Harrington Rd to Cliff Rd. 5 Rutledge is at the corner of Rutledge and Cliff Rd.
UnparsedAddress: 5 Rutledge Ter, Waltham MA 02452
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, University
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,946
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 8
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.47 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1978
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1616252S
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Jan 29, 2025
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Northeast Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
5/10
John F Kennedy Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
8/10
Waltham Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
4/10
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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
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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Waltham, MA • 02452
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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
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Estimated sale price
$1.45M – $1.76M
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