Peace and tranquility. New beautiful home located on a quiet cul de sac along the north shore of Hardy Pond. Entering the home you are drawn through a warm, vaulted foyer to a cozy yet expansive, open and sunny living room with tall ceilings, a fireplace, dining and kitchen along a bank of tall windows and doors overlooking the large deck and beautiful water views. Down a wide corridor to a room with views of the sunrise and the pond, which could be a den or an ADA bedroom with adjacent ADA shower and powder room. The first floor also contains a large mudroom with laundry and access to the garage. All one level, no barriers. Stairs lead down to an unfinished, walkout basement that has an additional 800 sq ft of space. Second level stairway leads to a master bedroom suite with fireplace, juliet balcony, walk through closet and master bath with radiant floors an soaking tub overlooking the water. Located in the heart of a long-established neighborhood, one will feel immediately a home.
VERY RARE FIND! WATERFRONT LIVING IN THE CITY! ENJOY SERENE PICTURESQUE VIEWS OF HARDY POND from this charming ranch/bungalow in need of your tender loving care featuring updated E-I-K, south facing sunfilled living room, formal dining, natural gas heating and more! Enjoy fishing, canoeing, bird watching and family gatherings in natures paradise! Walk to public transportation and shops!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$13,716 (+6.6%)
$503,300 + $825,800
$1,329,100
2025
$12,866 (+4.9%)
$480,500 + $829,700
$1,310,200
2024
$12,266 (+0.9%)
$457,600 + $814,800
$1,272,400
2023
$12,155 (+7.3%)
$417,800 + $760,000
$1,177,800
2022
$11,324 (+22.2%)
$302,400 + $714,100
$1,016,500
2021
$9,264 (+39.6%)
$302,400 + $516,000
$818,400
2020
$6,638 (+25.5%)
$286,500 + $269,000
$555,500
2019
$5,291 (+12.3%)
$269,900 + $148,000
$417,900
2018
$4,712 (+7.0%)
$249,900 + $123,800
$373,700
2017
$4,404 (+7.2%)
$226,800 + $123,800
$350,600
2016
$4,107 (−4.0%)
$211,700 + $123,800
$335,500
2015
$4,276 (+1.5%)
$199,000 + $126,700
$325,700
2014
$4,213 (−1.5%)
$187,000 + $126,700
$313,700
2013
$4,276 (+1.0%)
$175,100 + $141,900
$317,000
2012
$4,232 (+2.0%)
$175,100 + $141,900
$317,000
2011
$4,150 (−2.9%)
$175,100 + $141,900
$317,000
2010
$4,275 (+1.6%)
$199,000 + $141,900
$340,900
2009
$4,206
$237,400 + $134,800
$372,200
Tax history for 78 Hardy Pond Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$13,716 (+6.6%)
$503,300 + $825,800
$1,329,100
2025
$12,866 (+4.9%)
$480,500 + $829,700
$1,310,200
2024
$12,266 (+0.9%)
$457,600 + $814,800
$1,272,400
2023
$12,155 (+7.3%)
$417,800 + $760,000
$1,177,800
2022
$11,324 (+22.2%)
$302,400 + $714,100
$1,016,500
2021
$9,264 (+39.6%)
$302,400 + $516,000
$818,400
2020
$6,638 (+25.5%)
$286,500 + $269,000
$555,500
2019
$5,291 (+12.3%)
$269,900 + $148,000
$417,900
2018
$4,712 (+7.0%)
$249,900 + $123,800
$373,700
2017
$4,404 (+7.2%)
$226,800 + $123,800
$350,600
2016
$4,107 (−4.0%)
$211,700 + $123,800
$335,500
2015
$4,276 (+1.5%)
$199,000 + $126,700
$325,700
2014
$4,213 (−1.5%)
$187,000 + $126,700
$313,700
2013
$4,276 (+1.0%)
$175,100 + $141,900
$317,000
2012
$4,232 (+2.0%)
$175,100 + $141,900
$317,000
2011
$4,150 (−2.9%)
$175,100 + $141,900
$317,000
2010
$4,275 (+1.6%)
$199,000 + $141,900
$340,900
2009
$4,206
$237,400 + $134,800
$372,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,583 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,604
Year built
2018
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3890638S
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: 3
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Insulated, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas, Hydro Air
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Trapelo Road to Hardy Pond Road
UnparsedAddress: 78 Hardy Pond Rd, Waltham MA 02451
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, University
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,604
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 9,583 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2018
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3890638S
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 26, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Douglas Macarthur Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
8/10
John F Kennedy Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
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 96° expected this year, 14 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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Sun exposure
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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4.4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$1.65M – $2.00M
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