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Off Market Oct 2024 for $770K

$839,822

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $749/mo

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1,344

sq ft

50 Elson Rd, Waltham, MA 02451

About this home

Discover this updated 1920s Colonial nestled amidst landscaped grounds in the sought-after Highlands neighborhood. This elegant home features 9-foot ceilings, a bay window, built-ins, and classic period details throughout. The kitchen renovation exposed maple flooring, while adding modern amenities and preserving the original charm. The basement has been outfitted with a new sink, drainage pipes, and a redesigned concrete floor. The home has been made more energy efficient with new windows, a new Anderson storm and upgraded insulation. You can enjoy the peaceful backyard with its expansive deck, mature trees, and a brick patio. Conveniently located near restaurants, the riverwalk, and the commuter line, this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers a spacious walk-in closet in the master suite, updated bathrooms, and smart home features. A two-car garage provides ample parking. Don't miss this opportunity to own a beautifully renovated Colonial in the heart of the Highlands.

Single-familyProperty Type

1920Year Built

3,920 sq ftLot Size

$625Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Ashley Fuller • Coldwell Banker Realty - Weston

Bought with Denman Drapkin Group • Compass

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•Source:MLS PIN #73288432

Redfin Estimate

$839,822

$69K since sold in October 2024$6,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 4.7% higher than the average sale price ($802K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$747,000
A
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$715,000
B
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SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$755,000
C
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$920,000
D
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SOLD JUL 29, 2026
$925,000
E
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42 Lawrence St, Waltham, MA 02451
SOLD JUL 7, 2026
$750,000
F
2 beds1.5 baths1,333 sq ft
74 Galen St, Waltham, MA 02451

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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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Sale history for 50 Elson Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73288432

Oct 15, 2024

Sold

$770,500

$573/sq ft

Sep 11, 2024

Listed

$712,000

$530/sq ft

MLS PIN #72530727

Aug 21, 2019

Sold

$590,000

$439/sq ft

Jul 22, 2019

Pending

—

Jul 15, 2019

Contingent

—

Jul 9, 2019

Listed

$599,000

$446/sq ft

+19

Sun-drenched 1920's Colonial situated on nicely landscaped grounds in the desirable "Highlands" Neighborhood! This elegant home is loaded with charm and period detail featuring 9' ceilings, bay window, built-ins, china hutch, columns, and gleaming Maple floors! The kitchen has been beautifully updated with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and cherry cabinets. The current owners have done many of the updates for you, including a new fence, blown-in insulation, extended deck, fresh sod in the yard, reconfigured bedrooms with custom closets including a master walk-in, gut renovated bathroom, custom blinds, fixtures and smart Nest systems. Pull right into your 2-car garage and enjoy barbecues on the deck or swinging in a hammock by the growing ivy in the backyard. This is an A+ location; walking distance to restaurants, the riverwalk, commuter line and all the while nestled in a beautiful treelined street away from it all. You will fall in love with this rare Single Family!

MLS PIN #71644670

Jun 20, 2014

Sold

$420,000

$313/sq ft

May 23, 2014

Contingent

—

May 17, 2014

Relisted

—

Mar 21, 2014

Contingent

—

Mar 14, 2014

Listed

$419,900

$312/sq ft

+21

Meticulous, sun-drenched 1920's Colonial situated on nicely landscaped grounds in the "Highlands" N'hood! This elegant home is loaded with period detail and charm and features 9' ceilings, bay window, built-ins, china hutch, columns, nooks and crannies and bright, gleaming Maple floors! It has been beautifully updated with a Stainless, Granite and Cherry kitchen, new 3/4 bath, fresh paint, replacement windows, roof and mechanicals. There is an inviting front porch, rear deck off of the kitchen for grilling and a two car garage. All of this ultra convenient to Brandeis, public transportation, 128, pike, shopping, restaurants and conservation land/ hiking trails in Prospect Hill Park! Just move in!

MLS PIN #70055071

Sep 30, 2004

Sold

$362,000

$269/sq ft

Aug 13, 2004

Listing Removed

—

Jun 25, 2004

Listed

$369,900

$275/sq ft

MLS PIN #30562045

Mar 28, 2002

Sold

$277,000

$206/sq ft

Jan 29, 2002

Listing Removed

—

Nov 19, 2001

Listed

$289,900

$216/sq ft

Public Records

Sep 1, 1983

Sold

$77,000

$57/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$6,951 (+11.4%)

$386,100 + $287,400

$673,500

2025

$6,237 (+2.2%)

$367,700 + $267,400

$635,100

2024

$6,102 (+1.3%)

$367,700 + $265,300

$633,000

2023

$6,024 (−1.9%)

$333,700 + $250,000

$583,700

2022

$6,143 (+5.6%)

$313,300 + $238,100

$551,400

2021

$5,816 (+3.7%)

$286,000 + $227,800

$513,800

2020

$5,606 (+2.2%)

$258,900 + $210,200

$469,100

2019

$5,488 (+9.8%)

$258,900 + $174,600

$433,500

2018

$5,000 (+6.2%)

$239,700 + $156,800

$396,500

2017

$4,706 (+4.5%)

$217,900 + $156,800

$374,700

2016

$4,503 (+1.2%)

$211,100 + $156,800

$367,900

2015

$4,450 (+1.9%)

$197,500 + $141,400

$338,900

2014

$4,369 (−0.7%)

$183,900 + $141,400

$325,300

2013

$4,399 (+1.1%)

$173,700 + $152,400

$326,100

2012

$4,353 (+2.0%)

$173,700 + $152,400

$326,100

2011

$4,269 (+1.2%)

$173,700 + $152,400

$326,100

2010

$4,217 (+12.0%)

$183,900 + $152,400

$336,300

2009

$3,765

$176,900 + $156,300

$333,200

Tax history for 50 Elson Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$6,951 (+11.4%)

$386,100 + $287,400

$673,500

2025

$6,237 (+2.2%)

$367,700 + $267,400

$635,100

2024

$6,102 (+1.3%)

$367,700 + $265,300

$633,000

2023

$6,024 (−1.9%)

$333,700 + $250,000

$583,700

2022

$6,143 (+5.6%)

$313,300 + $238,100

$551,400

2021

$5,816 (+3.7%)

$286,000 + $227,800

$513,800

2020

$5,606 (+2.2%)

$258,900 + $210,200

$469,100

2019

$5,488 (+9.8%)

$258,900 + $174,600

$433,500

2018

$5,000 (+6.2%)

$239,700 + $156,800

$396,500

2017

$4,706 (+4.5%)

$217,900 + $156,800

$374,700

2016

$4,503 (+1.2%)

$211,100 + $156,800

$367,900

2015

$4,450 (+1.9%)

$197,500 + $141,400

$338,900

2014

$4,369 (−0.7%)

$183,900 + $141,400

$325,300

2013

$4,399 (+1.1%)

$173,700 + $152,400

$326,100

2012

$4,353 (+2.0%)

$173,700 + $152,400

$326,100

2011

$4,269 (+1.2%)

$173,700 + $152,400

$326,100

2010

$4,217 (+12.0%)

$183,900 + $152,400

$336,300

2009

$3,765

$176,900 + $156,300

$333,200

*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

3,920

Year renovated

2025

Sq. Ft.

1,344

Year built

1920

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3199948S

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

—

Last updated by owner on May 30, 2025.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street, Deeded

Interior

Bedroom Information
Main Level Bedrooms: 1

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 188.22
Length: 12.83
Width: 14.67
Level: Main,Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Picture,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Gas Stove

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 147.58
Length: 12.83
Width: 11.5
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 84.44
Length: 10.67
Width: 7.92
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Main Level Bathrooms: 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 39.94
Length: 6.75
Width: 5.92
Level: Main,First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Window(s) - Picture

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 42.78
Length: 7.33
Width: 5.83
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Soaking Tub

Living Room Information
Area: 238.65
Length: 12.08
Width: 19.75
Level: Main,First
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Dining Room Information
Area: 174.2
Length: 12.08
Width: 14.42
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Lighting - Overhead

Kitchen Information
Area: 211.56
Length: 11.33
Width: 18.67
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Cabinets - Upgraded,Recessed Lighting,Gas Stove

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Unfinished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Flooring: Wood, Tile
Interior Features: Laundry Chute, Internet Available - Broadband

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,344
Foundation Details: Stone, Brick/Mortar
Construction Materials: Stone
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Yellow

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck, Deck - Wood
Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Deck - Wood, Garden

Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.09
Lot Features: Corner Lot

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,102
Tax Year: 2024

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas

Location

Location Information
Directions: Corner of Sterling and Elson
UnparsedAddress: 50 Elson Road, Waltham MA 02451

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, University

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,344
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 4
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 3,920 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: 2025
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3199948S
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on May 30, 2025

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

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

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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$798,000 – $966,000

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
44 Elson Rd Apt 42, Waltham, MA 6 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2814 Sq. Ft.	$935,484
46-48 Elson Rd, Waltham, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2532 Sq. Ft.	$923,204

Address	Redfin Estimate
40 Elson Rd, Waltham, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1442 Sq. Ft.	$687,670
21 Sterling Rd, Waltham, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1440 Sq. Ft.	$803,348

Address	Redfin Estimate
48 Elson Rd, Waltham, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2532 Sq. Ft.	$958,117
25 Sterling Rd, Waltham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2225 Sq. Ft.	$968,263

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