OFF MARKET

Off market aug 2025 for $940K

$1,048,202

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $899/mo

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2,224

sq ft

56 Summit St, Waltham, MA 02451

About this home

Beautifully renovated Colonial in the sought-after Highlands blends classic charm with modern updates. The oversized granite kitchen includes custom cabinetry, pantry, and new stainless appliances. Enjoy spacious living and entertaining with a fireplaced living room, formal dining room with built-in hutch, and 1st floor family room. Five generous bedrooms offer excellent closet space, plus a 2nd floor office and 1st floor laundry. Features include period gumwood trim, hardwood floors, updated tile baths, central A/C with smart thermostat, and newer windows. Walk-up attic, large basement, and newer fenced yard with smart irrigation. Outdoor perks: ipe deck with retractable awning, gas grill hookup, raised garden, Hardie siding and Azek trim (2020), newer roof (2008), and native landscaping with lighting. Newer hot water heater (2022) and water/gas mains. Steps to public transit, shops, MCRT bike path, and Prospect Hill Park’s 200+ acres of trails.

Single-familyProperty Type

1924Year Built

5,000 sq ftLot Size

$471Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Hans Brings RESULTS • Coldwell Banker Realty - Waltham

Bought with Hans Brings RESULTS • Coldwell Banker Realty - Waltham

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•Source:MLS PIN #73405024

Redfin Estimate

$1,048,202

$108K since sold in August 2025$1,000 since October

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C
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D
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Market trends in 02451, MA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

98.6%

1.4% MoM

Median sale price

$755K

$100K MoM

Avg. days on market

24d

3 days MoM

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$675,000
2 beds2 baths1,322 sq ft
113 Hillcrest Rd, Waltham, MA 02451
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Sale history for 56 Summit St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73405024

Aug 29, 2025

Sold

$940,000

$423/sq ft

Jul 23, 2025

Contingent

—

Jul 16, 2025

Listed

$939,900

$423/sq ft

MLS PIN #71912759

Dec 18, 2015

Sold

$570,500

$257/sq ft

Nov 3, 2015

Pending

—

Oct 23, 2015

Price Changed

$589,900

$265/sq ft

Oct 1, 2015

Listed

$599,900

$270/sq ft

+20

HIGHLY DESIRABLE HIGHLANDS COMMUNITY! STUNING RENOVATED Colonial with Yesteryear's CAPTIVATING Charm featuring Newer Oversized Gourmet Granite Custom Kitchen with Stainless Steel Appliances, Newer Marble & Tile Baths, Huge Fireplaced Livingroom, Formal Diningroom with Dining Hutch, 1st Floor Familyroom, 5 BEDROOMS with Great Closets, 1st Floor Laundry, 2nd Floor Office, Charming Gumwood Molding & Hardwood Floors, Walk Up Attic, Newer windows, Central AC, Newer 2008 Roof, Private fenced Yard with Hot Tub and More! Steps to Public Transportation, Shops, and 200 Acre Peaceful Prospect Hill Park!

MLS PIN #71345190

Jun 15, 2012

Sold

$540,000

$243/sq ft

Mar 26, 2012

Contingent

—

Mar 1, 2012

Listed

$545,000

$245/sq ft

+22

Renov 1910 colonial.Lg EIK,granite,maple cabs,recess lights,new stainlss appl.New bths w/mrble,ped sink.Operable firepl,natural-lit fam rm,dining rm w/built-in hutch.Lg beds w/generous storage,walkin closet.Walk-up attic.1st fl lndry.Offce w/built-in bkcases.New 30yr.roof '08,upgraded 200amp, 2004 c/a & gas heat,c/vac,wired sound.36 new wood windws.'10 painted exterior.Mature lndscping,fenced yard.Oak fls-prfct cndition.Wlk to Plympton school,commuter rail,bus service to So Station,200 acre park

MLS PIN #70292345

Feb 28, 2006

Sold

$509,000

$229/sq ft

Feb 13, 2006

Listing Removed

—

Nov 10, 2005

Listed

$540,000

$243/sq ft

Public Records

Feb 1, 1983

Sold

$81,500

$37/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$8,730 (+7.0%)

$396,900 + $449,000

$845,900

2025

$8,158 (+2.5%)

$378,000 + $452,800

$830,800

2024

$7,962 (+1.1%)

$378,000 + $447,900

$825,900

2023

$7,879 (−2.1%)

$343,000 + $420,500

$763,500

2022

$8,046 (+5.1%)

$322,000 + $400,300

$722,300

2021

$7,653 (+3.6%)

$294,000 + $382,100

$676,100

2020

$7,384 (+4.6%)

$266,100 + $351,800

$617,900

2019

$7,057 (+10.3%)

$266,100 + $291,300

$557,400

2018

$6,398 (+5.0%)

$246,400 + $261,000

$507,400

2017

$6,092 (+9.8%)

$224,000 + $261,000

$485,000

2016

$5,550 (+0.4%)

$217,000 + $236,400

$453,400

2015

$5,529 (+1.1%)

$203,000 + $218,100

$421,100

2014

$5,467 (+4.0%)

$189,000 + $218,100

$407,100

2013

$5,257 (+2.7%)

$178,500 + $211,200

$389,700

2012

$5,117 (+2.0%)

$178,500 + $204,800

$383,300

2011

$5,017 (+1.6%)

$178,500 + $204,800

$383,300

2010

$4,938 (+13.2%)

$189,000 + $204,800

$393,800

2009

$4,363

$188,500 + $197,600

$386,100

Tax history for 56 Summit St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$8,730 (+7.0%)

$396,900 + $449,000

$845,900

2025

$8,158 (+2.5%)

$378,000 + $452,800

$830,800

2024

$7,962 (+1.1%)

$378,000 + $447,900

$825,900

2023

$7,879 (−2.1%)

$343,000 + $420,500

$763,500

2022

$8,046 (+5.1%)

$322,000 + $400,300

$722,300

2021

$7,653 (+3.6%)

$294,000 + $382,100

$676,100

2020

$7,384 (+4.6%)

$266,100 + $351,800

$617,900

2019

$7,057 (+10.3%)

$266,100 + $291,300

$557,400

2018

$6,398 (+5.0%)

$246,400 + $261,000

$507,400

2017

$6,092 (+9.8%)

$224,000 + $261,000

$485,000

2016

$5,550 (+0.4%)

$217,000 + $236,400

$453,400

2015

$5,529 (+1.1%)

$203,000 + $218,100

$421,100

2014

$5,467 (+4.0%)

$189,000 + $218,100

$407,100

2013

$5,257 (+2.7%)

$178,500 + $211,200

$389,700

2012

$5,117 (+2.0%)

$178,500 + $204,800

$383,300

2011

$5,017 (+1.6%)

$178,500 + $204,800

$383,300

2010

$4,938 (+13.2%)

$189,000 + $204,800

$393,800

2009

$4,363

$188,500 + $197,600

$386,100

*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

4,792 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,312

Year built

1910

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3028825S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Off Street

Interior

Virtural Tour Information
Virtual Tour 1 (External Link)

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 169
Length: 13
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 143
Length: 13
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 90
Length: 10
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 154
Length: 14
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 120
Length: 12
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Marble

Living Room Information
Area: 231
Length: 21
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 192
Length: 16
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Dining Room Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 273
Length: 21
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Stainless Steel Appliances

Office Room Information
Area: 81
Length: 9
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

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

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

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 11
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Tile, Marble, Hardwood, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Office, Central Vacuum, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,224
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Owner
Year Built Details: Actual

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck
Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Rain Gutters, Fenced Yard, Outdoor Gas Grill Hookup

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.11
ViewYN: Has View
View: Scenic View(s)
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,193
Tax Year: 2025

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, for Electric Dryer, Outdoor Gas Grill Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 110 Volts, 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Off Tomlin Street in the Highlands
UnparsedAddress: 56 Summit Street, Waltham MA 02451

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,312
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,792 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1910
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3028825S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Thomas R Plympton Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

5/10

John F Kennedy Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi

8/10

Waltham Senior High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

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

49% 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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$996,000 – $1.21M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
63 Summit St, Waltham, MA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$935,009
76 Summit St, Waltham, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1236 Sq. Ft.	$742,060
52 Summit St, Waltham, MA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1680 Sq. Ft.	$795,041
59 Summit St, Waltham, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1320 Sq. Ft.	$853,048
23 Hawthorne Rd, Waltham, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$762,607
14 Bryant Rd, Waltham, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1492 Sq. Ft.	$782,820
58 Tomlin St, Waltham, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2197 Sq. Ft.	$851,737

Address	Redfin Estimate
67 Summit St, Waltham, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1478 Sq. Ft.	$897,106
72 Summit St, Waltham, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 728 Sq. Ft.	$596,817
50 Summit St, Waltham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1144 Sq. Ft.	$764,223
9 Bryant Rd, Waltham, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1856 Sq. Ft.	$780,157
19 Upland Rd, Waltham, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3150 Sq. Ft.	$1,493,826
12 Bryant Rd, Waltham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3050 Sq. Ft.	$1,223,008
49 Tomlin St, Waltham, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2579 Sq. Ft.	$864,305

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73 Summit St, Waltham, MA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 6080 Sq. Ft.	$1,839,695
68 Summit St, Waltham, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1410 Sq. Ft.	$816,957
51 Summit St, Waltham, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2400 Sq. Ft.	$857,942
27 Upland Rd, Waltham, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1688 Sq. Ft.	$731,114
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