SOLD OCT 16, 2026

Sold on oct 2026

$678,000

•

1,260

sq ft

65 Brightwood Rd, Waltham, MA 02453

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Waltham's Best Value! Great Warrendale Location! A 6 room, 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath full dormered Cape with carport, screened in porch and 13x6 mud room with slider to a nice back yard. The 1st floor consist of a gorgeous 15x13 fireplaced living room. An enclosed mudroom enters you into a lovely 14x11 kitchen with plenty of cabinets and counter space. A sunfilled 12x10 dining room with a built-in china cabinet. There is a 10x10 bedroom that can also be used as a home office. The 2nd floor has 2 spacious 17x11 bedrooms. The 1st floor has a full bathroom and the 2nd floor has a 1/2 bath.This is a wonderful opportunity to move into one of Waltham's most sought after neighborhoods. You can walk to McCabe Playground, Fitzgerald Elementary School and the Rail Trail. Near public transportation, BJ's, John Brewer's Tavern and more.Truly an exceptional value and a place to call home!

Single-familyProperty Type

1943Year Built

7,701 sq ftLot Size

$538Price/Sq.Ft.

3 spacesParking

Listed by Charles Smerlas • Coldwell Banker Realty - Waltham

Listed by • Coldwell Banker Realty - Waltham

Bought with SKW & Co • Compass

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•Source:MLS PIN #73555911

Redfin Estimate

$790,541

$113K since sold in October 2026$0 since October

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This home's estimate is 8.9% lower than the average sale price ($868K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$1,260,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,170 sq ft
16 Melbourne Ave, Newton, MA 02460
SOLD AUG 20, 2026
$730,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,505 sq ft
11 Bright St, Waltham, MA 02453
SOLD AUG 6, 2026
$790,000
C
4 beds2 baths1,344 sq ft
111 Warren St, Waltham, MA 02453
SOLD MAY 13, 2026
$884,000
D
3 beds1 bath1,300 sq ft
17 Tennyson Rd, Waltham, MA 02453
SOLD SEP 25, 2026
$885,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,378 sq ft
46 Cherry St, Newton, MA 02465
SOLD SEP 16, 2026
$660,000
F
4 beds1 bath1,224 sq ft
71 Farnum Rd, Waltham, MA 02453

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Market trends in 02453, MA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

100.2%

0.5% MoM

Median sale price

$834K

$245 MoM

Avg. days on market

27d

6 days MoM

Recently sold homes

17 MoM

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OPEN SAT, 12PM TO 1:30PM
$429,000
1 bed1 bath642 sq ft
19 Robbins St Unit 2-2, Waltham, MA 02453
COMING SOON
14 Amory Rd #3, Waltham, MA 02453
$698,000
2 beds2 baths1,530 sq ft
14 Amory Rd #3, Waltham, MA 02453
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Rental estimate

Est. $3,243 per month, based on comparable rentals

Sale and tax history for 65 Brightwood Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$7,690 (+10.3%)

$490,900 + $254,300

$745,200

2025

$6,975 (+5.8%)

$467,500 + $242,800

$710,300

2024

$6,595 (−1.7%)

$444,900 + $239,200

$684,100

2023

$6,710 (−0.5%)

$422,200 + $228,000

$650,200

2022

$6,746 (+0.8%)

$392,100 + $213,500

$605,600

2021

$6,691 (+1.3%)

$392,100 + $199,000

$591,100

2020

$6,608 (−0.4%)

$361,900 + $191,100

$553,000

2019

$6,634 (+8.4%)

$354,200 + $169,800

$524,000

2018

$6,122 (+7.0%)

$328,000 + $157,500

$485,500

2017

$5,719 (+12.9%)

$297,800 + $157,500

$455,300

2016

$5,066 (+6.8%)

$256,400 + $157,500

$413,900

2015

$4,744 (−2.2%)

$226,200 + $135,100

$361,300

2014

$4,852 (+5.0%)

$226,200 + $135,100

$361,300

2013

$4,623 (+1.0%)

$199,800 + $142,900

$342,700

2012

$4,575 (+2.0%)

$199,800 + $142,900

$342,700

2011

$4,486 (+3.2%)

$199,800 + $142,900

$342,700

2010

$4,345 (+4.1%)

$203,600 + $142,900

$346,500

2009

$4,174

$230,400 + $139,000

$369,400

Public record

Beds

Baths

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

7,841 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,260

Year built

1943

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

797948S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Carport
Open Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Carport

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 187
Length: 17
Width: 11
Level: Second

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 187
Length: 17
Width: 11
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 100
Length: 10
Width: 10
Level: First

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Living Room Information
Area: 195
Length: 15
Width: 13
Level: First

Dining Room Information
Area: 120
Length: 12
Width: 10
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Area: 154
Length: 14
Width: 11
Level: First

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1

Appliances
Appliances: Gas Water Heater

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Flooring: Wood, Plywood, Tile, Carpet, Hardwood

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,260
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Patio

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Above Grade Finished Area: 1260
ADU: N

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.18

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,880
Tax Year: 2026

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

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

Location

School Information
Elementary School: Fitzgerald
High School: Waltham

Location Information
Directions: Farnum Rd to Brightwood Rd
UnparsedAddress: 65 Brightwood Rd, Waltham MA 02453

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Public School, University

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,260
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,841 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1943
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 797948S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

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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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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Waltham, MA • 02453

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Sun exposure

88/ 100

Very good sunlight

Sunscore

This home ranks in the top 21% for direct sun exposure in Waltham. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

9.3 hrs

4.8 hrs

JuneDecember

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Estimated sale price

$752,000 – $910,000

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Home values near 65 Brightwood Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
45 Brightwood Road, Waltham, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1440 Sq. Ft.	$975,753
61 Brightwood Road, Waltham, MA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1620 Sq. Ft.	$815,921

Address	Redfin Estimate
51 Brightwood Road, Waltham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1260 Sq. Ft.	$830,925
71 Brightwood Road, Waltham, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4278 Sq. Ft.	$2,134,183

Address	Redfin Estimate
55 Brightwood Road, Waltham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1606 Sq. Ft.	$793,960
66 Brightwood Road, Waltham, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2250 Sq. Ft.	$1,206,132

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