OFF MARKET

Off Market Apr 2025 for $1.1M

$1,176,104

•

2,536

sq ft

78-80 Elson Rd, Waltham, MA 02453

About this home

Charming and meticulously maintained, this fully owner-occupied two-family home is nestled in the desirable and convenient Highlands neighborhood. Featuring a renovated interior and newer windows, this property is built for comfort and low maintenance. The first-floor unit offers a bright living room, formal dining room with a charming China hutch, a cozy den, a renovated eat-in kitchen with a pantry, and a newer marble-tiled bath. Step out onto the inviting rear porch for outdoor relaxation. The top-floor unit mirrors the charm with a renovated eat-in kitchen, formal dining room with China hutch, a tile bath, and a sunlit living room, in-unit laundry, front and rear porches,. A detached two-car garage and easy-care yard complete this property. Conveniently located near the bike path, shopping, dining, public transportation, and parks, this home offers a rare blend of modern updates and timeless appeal in a prime location.

Multi-familyProperty Type

1910Year Built

5,737 sq ftLot Size

$464Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Hans Brings RESULTS • Coldwell Banker Realty - Waltham

Bought with Hans Brings RESULTS • Coldwell Banker Realty - Waltham

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #73330186

Redfin Estimate

$1,176,104

$6,104 since sold in April 2025$20K since July

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This home's estimate is 20.8% higher than the average sale price ($974K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 2, 2026
$950,000
A
5 beds2 baths2,796 sq ft
55-57 Bedford St, Waltham, MA 02453
SOLD MAY 11, 2026
$940,875
B
4 beds2 baths3,136 sq ft
50 Hammond St, Waltham, MA 02451
SOLD JUN 25, 2026
$895,000
C
4 beds1.5 baths2,384 sq ft
132 Dale St, Waltham, MA 02451
SOLD MAR 19, 2026
$1,150,000
D
5 beds2 baths2,288 sq ft
279-281 Ash St, Waltham, MA 02453
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$1,068,000
E
5 beds2 baths2,536 sq ft
68 Adams St, Waltham, MA 02453
SOLD AUG 6, 2026
$838,000
F
4 beds2 baths2,116 sq ft
6 Virginia Rd, Waltham, MA 02453

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Market trends in 02451, MA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.9%

+1.7% MoM

Median sale price

$795K

$176K MoM

Avg. days on market

20d

7 days MoM

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Sale history for 78-80 Elson Rd

Public record

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Year renovated

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Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

Middlesex County

APN

833936

Parking Spaces

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Basement

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Last updated by owner on Jan 29, 2025.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 5
Parking Features: Off Street, Paved

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Unfinished

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 13
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Tile
Interior Features: Pantry, Stone/Granite/Solid Counters, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Office/Den

Unit #1 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 1
Lease: N

Unit #2 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 2
Lease: N

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,536
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Stories (Total): 2
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch

Property Information
PropertySubType: 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.13
Lot Features: Gentle Sloping
Road Surface Type: Paved

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,184
Tax Year: 2024

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Steam, Oil

Location

Location Information
Directions: Main Street to Prospect Hill Road to Elson Road.
UnparsedAddress: 78-80 Elson Road, Waltham MA 02453

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Highway Access

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: —
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 833936

Home facts updated by county records on Jan 29, 2025

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Thomas R Plympton Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

5/10

John F Kennedy Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi

8/10

Waltham Senior High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi

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

6/10 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

3/10 Air Factor

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

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Estimated sale price

$1.12M – $1.35M

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Home values near 78-80 Elson Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
74 Elson Road #1, Waltham, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1307 Sq. Ft.	$570,571
74 Elson Road #2, Waltham, MA - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1404 Sq. Ft.	$598,272

Address	Redfin Estimate
80 Elson Road #78, Waltham, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2536 Sq. Ft.	$967,874
76 Elson Road #2, Waltham, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1404 Sq. Ft.	$592,661

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70 Elson Road, Waltham, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1870 Sq. Ft.	$736,326
74 Elson Road #74, Waltham, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1307 Sq. Ft.	$517,323

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