Located in the Highlands neighborhood of N. Waltham, this 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath home is ready for you! Featuring a sunlight filled open concept front to back living room/dining room with built-in hutch, fireplace and hardwood floors. Convenience is key with kitchen located right off dining room making entertainment a breeze - a large back deck extends your entertainment options to the great outdoors. Finished basement w/ half bath is currently being used as third bedroom. Attached heated two car garage will protect your vehicles from the elements while also hosting a good sized workshop and extra storage! New electrical hookup. Newer siding and roof. First floor laundry. Pull down attic storage. Fenced in yard and more! Easy access to 128/95 and MassPike.
Single-familyProperty Type
1959Year Built
4,864 sq ftLot Size
$629Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Jessica Lazaro• Gelineau & Associates, R.E.
Bought with Robert Marquedant• Selective Homes Realty
ADORABLE & CHARM DESCRIBES THIS HOME.MOVE RIGHT INTO THIS RANCH WITH FRESHLY PAINTED KIT & MASTER,NEW KIT COUNTER WILL BE INSTALLED NEXT WEEK,AWESOME FP'D LR APPROX 30' LONG,FIN BASEMENT WITH 1/2 BATH,HEAT SYSTEM 1YR OLD & MUCH MORE!!
Public Records
Jan 5, 1998
Sold
$160,000
$137/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,696 (+5.3%)
$395,400 + $253,400
$648,800
2025
$6,358 (+2.6%)
$376,500 + $271,000
$647,500
2024
$6,197 (+1.3%)
$376,500 + $266,300
$642,800
2023
$6,119 (−2.3%)
$341,700 + $251,200
$592,900
2022
$6,263 (+6.7%)
$320,700 + $241,500
$562,200
2021
$5,871 (+3.9%)
$292,900 + $225,700
$518,600
2020
$5,651 (+0.3%)
$265,100 + $207,800
$472,900
2019
$5,636 (+10.4%)
$265,100 + $180,100
$445,200
2018
$5,105 (+6.3%)
$245,400 + $159,400
$404,800
2017
$4,804 (+4.5%)
$223,100 + $159,400
$382,500
2016
$4,597 (−0.6%)
$216,200 + $159,400
$375,600
2015
$4,626 (+6.0%)
$202,200 + $150,100
$352,300
2014
$4,366 (+0.1%)
$188,300 + $136,800
$325,100
2013
$4,361 (+0.9%)
$177,800 + $145,500
$323,300
2012
$4,321 (+2.0%)
$177,800 + $145,900
$323,700
2011
$4,237 (+1.1%)
$177,800 + $145,900
$323,700
2010
$4,191 (+12.7%)
$188,300 + $145,900
$334,200
2009
$3,720
$186,800 + $142,400
$329,200
Tax history for 53 Hawthorne Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,696 (+5.3%)
$395,400 + $253,400
$648,800
2025
$6,358 (+2.6%)
$376,500 + $271,000
$647,500
2024
$6,197 (+1.3%)
$376,500 + $266,300
$642,800
2023
$6,119 (−2.3%)
$341,700 + $251,200
$592,900
2022
$6,263 (+6.7%)
$320,700 + $241,500
$562,200
2021
$5,871 (+3.9%)
$292,900 + $225,700
$518,600
2020
$5,651 (+0.3%)
$265,100 + $207,800
$472,900
2019
$5,636 (+10.4%)
$265,100 + $180,100
$445,200
2018
$5,105 (+6.3%)
$245,400 + $159,400
$404,800
2017
$4,804 (+4.5%)
$223,100 + $159,400
$382,500
2016
$4,597 (−0.6%)
$216,200 + $159,400
$375,600
2015
$4,626 (+6.0%)
$202,200 + $150,100
$352,300
2014
$4,366 (+0.1%)
$188,300 + $136,800
$325,100
2013
$4,361 (+0.9%)
$177,800 + $145,500
$323,300
2012
$4,321 (+2.0%)
$177,800 + $145,900
$323,700
2011
$4,237 (+1.1%)
$177,800 + $145,900
$323,700
2010
$4,191 (+12.7%)
$188,300 + $145,900
$334,200
2009
$3,720
$186,800 + $142,400
$329,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,792 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,340
Year built
1959
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
1971463S
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: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Under, Heated Garage, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Interior
Bedroom Information
Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Master Bedroom Information
Level: Main,First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Main,First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Main,First
Features: Bathroom - Full
Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Basement
Features: Bathroom - Half
Living Room Information
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Dining Room Information
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Kitchen Information
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Dining Area
Directions: Prentice or Irving Street to Plympton Street. Left onto Hawthorne Road.
UnparsedAddress: 53 Hawthorne Road, Waltham MA 02451
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,340
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4,792 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1959
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1971463S
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 26, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Exclusions: Washer, Dryer And Refrigerator.
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 • 1.4mi
8/10
Waltham Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
4/10
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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
47% 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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In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$700,000 – $847,000
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