OFF MARKET

Off Market Apr 2013 for $626K

$1,178,347

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,893/mo

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2,748

sq ft

54 Thornton Rd, Waltham, MA 02453

About this home

BETTER THAN NEW CONSTRUCTION! Stellar Colonial on one of the Highly Desired CEDARWOOD Community's most Prized Lots featuring an UNBELIEVABLE New Gourmet Granite Kitchen w/2 level island bar, dual sinks, High End SS Appliances, & radiant htd floor, large frpl livrm, 1st flr den & new designer tile bath/laundry, Master Bdrm Suite w/ New Skylit Cathedral Ceiling Designer bath w/ radiant heat & dual vanity, Walkout finished bsmnt famrm, Meticulous Oversized Fenced & Sprinklered yard. Gar, AC,& more

Single-familyProperty Type

1950Year Built

8,200 sq ftLot Size

$429Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Hans Brings • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Waltham

Bought with Hans Brings • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Waltham

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•Source:MLS PIN #71478920

Redfin Estimate

$1,178,347

$552K since sold in April 2013$12K since July

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Market trends in 02453, MA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.1%

+0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$830K

$20K MoM

Avg. days on market

21d

2 days MoM

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Sale history for 54 Thornton Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71478920

Apr 11, 2013

Sold

$626,000

$228/sq ft

Feb 13, 2013

Contingent

—

Feb 11, 2013

Relisted

—

Feb 5, 2013

Contingent

—

Feb 3, 2013

Listed

$619,900

$226/sq ft

MLS PIN #70396832

Sep 20, 2006

Sold

$615,000

$224/sq ft

Aug 10, 2006

Listing Removed

—

May 31, 2006

Listed

$619,900

$226/sq ft

CEDARWOOD! Fabulous 8 rm, 3 bdrm, 2 1/2 bath Colonial. Features new STUNNING gourmet Kitchen w/2 level Island w/sink, high end appliances, granite, tiled backsplash, radiant heat flr, built in desk/wine bar, Fireplaced Liv Rm, sunsplashed Play Rm/Office w/new 1/2 bath, Master w/new designer bath w/radiant ht, walk-out finished basement, garage, 2001 Roof, LARGE fenced yard and more. Easy access to Rts 95, 2, Mass Pike. This home is owned by a master contractor who's quality work shows thru-out!

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$10,236 (+10.6%)

$433,200 + $558,700

$991,900

2025

$9,256 (+3.7%)

$412,600 + $530,000

$942,600

2024

$8,930 (+1.6%)

$404,900 + $521,500

$926,400

2023

$8,793 (−1.3%)

$366,700 + $485,300

$852,000

2022

$8,909 (+2.3%)

$336,200 + $463,500

$799,700

2021

$8,712 (+0.2%)

$336,200 + $433,400

$769,600

2020

$8,695 (+7.0%)

$313,200 + $414,400

$727,600

2019

$8,126 (+9.9%)

$295,400 + $346,500

$641,900

2018

$7,391 (+4.8%)

$273,500 + $312,600

$586,100

2017

$7,055 (+3.5%)

$249,100 + $312,600

$561,700

2016

$6,819 (+1.9%)

$244,500 + $312,600

$557,100

2015

$6,694 (−2.2%)

$213,900 + $295,900

$509,800

2014

$6,847 (+20.8%)

$213,900 + $295,900

$509,800

2013

$5,668 (+1.5%)

$179,300 + $240,900

$420,200

2012

$5,586 (+2.0%)

$179,300 + $239,100

$418,400

2011

$5,477 (+0.4%)

$179,300 + $239,100

$418,400

2010

$5,456 (+10.0%)

$196,000 + $239,100

$435,100

2009

$4,962

$216,000 + $223,100

$439,100

Tax history for 54 Thornton Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$10,236 (+10.6%)

$433,200 + $558,700

$991,900

2025

$9,256 (+3.7%)

$412,600 + $530,000

$942,600

2024

$8,930 (+1.6%)

$404,900 + $521,500

$926,400

2023

$8,793 (−1.3%)

$366,700 + $485,300

$852,000

2022

$8,909 (+2.3%)

$336,200 + $463,500

$799,700

2021

$8,712 (+0.2%)

$336,200 + $433,400

$769,600

2020

$8,695 (+7.0%)

$313,200 + $414,400

$727,600

2019

$8,126 (+9.9%)

$295,400 + $346,500

$641,900

2018

$7,391 (+4.8%)

$273,500 + $312,600

$586,100

2017

$7,055 (+3.5%)

$249,100 + $312,600

$561,700

2016

$6,819 (+1.9%)

$244,500 + $312,600

$557,100

2015

$6,694 (−2.2%)

$213,900 + $295,900

$509,800

2014

$6,847 (+20.8%)

$213,900 + $295,900

$509,800

2013

$5,668 (+1.5%)

$179,300 + $240,900

$420,200

2012

$5,586 (+2.0%)

$179,300 + $239,100

$418,400

2011

$5,477 (+0.4%)

$179,300 + $239,100

$418,400

2010

$5,456 (+10.0%)

$196,000 + $239,100

$435,100

2009

$4,962

$216,000 + $223,100

$439,100

*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

8,276 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

2003

Sq. Ft.

3,020

Year built

1950

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2785860S

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: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 221
Length: 17
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Skylight,Ceiling Fan(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 220
Length: 20
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 110
Length: 11
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 70
Length: 10
Width: 7
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Skylight,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 88
Length: 11
Width: 8
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub

Bathroom #3 Information
Area: 80
Length: 10
Width: 8
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Area: 216
Length: 18
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Recessed Lighting

Family Room Information
Area: 572
Length: 26
Width: 22
Level: Basement
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Dining Room Information
Area: 252
Length: 18
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony / Deck

Kitchen Information
Area: 252
Length: 18
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Stainless Steel Appliances

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

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: First Floor, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Door Features: Insulated Doors
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Den, Central Vacuum, Other

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,748
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame, Brick
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Deck, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Screens, Fenced Yard

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.19
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,689.36
Tax Year: 2013

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Radiant, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air

Location

HOA Information
Has Association
Homeowners Association Membership Not Required

Location Information
Directions: Rte 20 Weston Street to Cedarwood Avenue, Left on Thornton
UnparsedAddress: 54 Thornton Road, Waltham MA 02453

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,020
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,276 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 2003
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2785860S

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 26, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 7

Listing Information
Exclusions: Refrigerator
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

William F. Stanley Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi

6/10

John W. McDevitt Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi

7/10

Waltham Senior High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi

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

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

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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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$1.12M – $1.36M

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Home values near 54 Thornton Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
37 Thornton Rd, Waltham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1938 Sq. Ft.	$1,089,188
51 Thornton Rd, Waltham, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1344 Sq. Ft.	$778,332

Address	Redfin Estimate
41 Thornton Rd, Waltham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2200 Sq. Ft.	$951,406
78 Thornton Rd, Waltham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1542 Sq. Ft.	$862,357

Address	Redfin Estimate
45 Thornton Rd, Waltham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1810 Sq. Ft.	$869,711
60 Thornton Rd, Waltham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1555 Sq. Ft.	$802,679

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