Google street view image for 55 Brightwood Rd, Waltham, MA 02453

Off market dec 1988 for $180K

$789,397

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,202/mo

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1.5 ba

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1,606

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55 Brightwood Rd, Waltham, MA 02453

About this home

55 Brightwood Rd is a 1,606 square foot house on a 5,227 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on December 01, 1988 for $180,000. Based on Redfin's Waltham data, we estimate the home's value is $789,397.

Single-familyProperty Type

1950Year Built

5,227 sq ftLot Size

$492Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$789,397

$609K since sold in December 1988$7,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 1.8% lower than the average sale price ($804K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 20, 2026
$948,000
A
3 beds1.5 baths1,700 sq ft
43 Grandview Ave, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD AUG 20, 2026
$730,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,505 sq ft
11 Bright St, Waltham, MA 02453
SOLD JUN 4, 2026
$712,500
C
3 beds2 baths1,685 sq ft
20 Gale St, Waltham, MA 02453
SOLD APR 17, 2026
$850,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,645 sq ft
67 Longfellow Rd, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD JUN 24, 2026
$735,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,940 sq ft
49 Hollace St, Waltham, MA 02453
SOLD MAY 13, 2026
$850,000
F
3 beds1 bath1,181 sq ft
95 Rutland St, Watertown, MA 02472

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Market trends in 02453, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.7%

0.0% MoM

Median sale price

$834K

$2K MoM

Avg. days on market

21d

0 days MoM

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4 MoM

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Sale history for 55 Brightwood Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$7,095 (+5.8%)

$460,900 + $226,600

$687,500

2025

$6,704 (+5.8%)

$439,000 + $243,700

$682,700

2024

$6,336 (−1.6%)

$417,700 + $239,600

$657,300

2023

$6,436 (−1.5%)

$396,500 + $227,100

$623,600

2022

$6,532 (+0.6%)

$368,200 + $218,200

$586,400

2021

$6,490 (+2.8%)

$368,200 + $205,100

$573,300

2020

$6,316 (+0.6%)

$339,800 + $188,700

$528,500

2019

$6,279 (+10.1%)

$332,600 + $163,400

$496,000

2018

$5,705 (+6.7%)

$308,000 + $144,400

$452,400

2017

$5,346 (+13.0%)

$279,700 + $145,900

$425,600

2016

$4,732 (+3.2%)

$240,700 + $145,900

$386,600

2015

$4,586 (−2.2%)

$212,400 + $136,900

$349,300

2014

$4,691 (+4.3%)

$212,400 + $136,900

$349,300

2013

$4,499 (+1.1%)

$187,600 + $145,900

$333,500

2012

$4,452 (+2.0%)

$187,600 + $145,900

$333,500

2011

$4,366 (+3.3%)

$187,600 + $145,900

$333,500

2010

$4,227 (+10.7%)

$191,200 + $145,900

$337,100

2009

$3,819

$199,400 + $138,600

$338,000

Tax history for 55 Brightwood Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$7,095 (+5.8%)

$460,900 + $226,600

$687,500

2025

$6,704 (+5.8%)

$439,000 + $243,700

$682,700

2024

$6,336 (−1.6%)

$417,700 + $239,600

$657,300

2023

$6,436 (−1.5%)

$396,500 + $227,100

$623,600

2022

$6,532 (+0.6%)

$368,200 + $218,200

$586,400

2021

$6,490 (+2.8%)

$368,200 + $205,100

$573,300

2020

$6,316 (+0.6%)

$339,800 + $188,700

$528,500

2019

$6,279 (+10.1%)

$332,600 + $163,400

$496,000

2018

$5,705 (+6.7%)

$308,000 + $144,400

$452,400

2017

$5,346 (+13.0%)

$279,700 + $145,900

$425,600

2016

$4,732 (+3.2%)

$240,700 + $145,900

$386,600

2015

$4,586 (−2.2%)

$212,400 + $136,900

$349,300

2014

$4,691 (+4.3%)

$212,400 + $136,900

$349,300

2013

$4,499 (+1.1%)

$187,600 + $145,900

$333,500

2012

$4,452 (+2.0%)

$187,600 + $145,900

$333,500

2011

$4,366 (+3.3%)

$187,600 + $145,900

$333,500

2010

$4,227 (+10.7%)

$191,200 + $145,900

$337,100

2009

$3,819

$199,400 + $138,600

$338,000

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

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,213

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Steam

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 6

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Ranch
Construction Type: Frame
Exterior Wall: Vinyl
Roof Shape Type: Gable

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,606
Gross Sq. Ft: 2,655
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1

Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Basement Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Basement

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 5,227
Municipality Name: WALTHAM
Acres: 0.12
Zoning Code: 1
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,606
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,227 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2154861S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026

Around this home

Schools

James Fitzgerald Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

6/10

John W. McDevitt Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi

7/10

Waltham Senior High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi

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 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

53% 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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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

$750,000 – $908,000

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Home values near 55 Brightwood Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
44 Brightwood Rd, Waltham, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1877 Sq. Ft.	$931,733
51 Brightwood Rd, Waltham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1260 Sq. Ft.	$825,623

Address	Redfin Estimate
39 Brightwood Rd, Waltham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2028 Sq. Ft.	$909,789
61 Brightwood Rd, Waltham, MA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1620 Sq. Ft.	$810,013

Address	Redfin Estimate
45 Brightwood Rd, Waltham, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1440 Sq. Ft.	$964,695
65 Brightwood Rd, Waltham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1260 Sq. Ft.	$692,891

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