OFF MARKET

Off Market Jul 2015 for $425K

$771,435

•

1,176

sq ft

78 Porter Rd, Waltham, MA 02452

About this home

HIGHLY DESIRABLE BELMONT LINE LOCALE! Lovingly Maintained Stone Front Cape Featuring Younger Kitchen with Corian Counters & Island Bar open to Dining Room, Large fireplaced Living Room with Bay Windows & Surround Sound, 1st Floor Office, Queen Sized Bedrooms with Great Closets, New Windows, Central A/C, New Paver Walkway, Deck, Private Yard, Garage and More! Convenient to Rt 2, 128, Parks, Shopping & Commuter Rail!

Single-familyProperty Type

1939Year Built

6,400 sq ftLot Size

$656Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Hans Brings • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Waltham

Bought with Dave DiGregorio • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Waltham

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•Source:MLS PIN #71826809

Redfin Estimate

$771,435

$346K since sold in July 2015$2,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 17% lower than the average sale price ($930K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,115,000
A
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SOLD MAY 28, 2026
$780,000
B
3 beds1 bath1,421 sq ft
31 Oakledge Rd, Waltham, MA 02452
SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$1,102,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,558 sq ft
91 Canterbury Rd, Waltham, MA 02453
SOLD APR 30, 2026
$950,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,605 sq ft
24 Copley Ave, Waltham, MA 02452
SOLD JUN 4, 2026
$780,000
E
3 beds1 bath1,260 sq ft
10 Parsons Ave, Waltham, MA 02453
SOLD APR 17, 2026
$850,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,645 sq ft
67 Longfellow Rd, Watertown, MA 02472

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Market trends in 02452, MA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.5%

+0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$935K

$133K MoM

Avg. days on market

13d

5 days MoM

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1 MoM

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$1,499,000
4 beds2.5 baths2,618 sq ft
44 Raffaele Dr, Waltham, MA 02452
OPEN SAT, 10:30AM TO 12PM
$1,425,000
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Sale history for 78 Porter Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$7,070 (+11.5%)

$451,400 + $233,700

$685,100

2025

$6,339 (+5.5%)

$420,100 + $225,400

$645,500

2024

$6,006 (+0.8%)

$400,400 + $222,600

$623,000

2023

$5,959 (−3.8%)

$364,000 + $213,400

$577,400

2022

$6,194 (+3.0%)

$356,700 + $199,300

$556,000

2021

$6,013 (+0.3%)

$342,200 + $189,000

$531,200

2020

$5,994 (+1.3%)

$320,300 + $181,300

$501,600

2019

$5,915 (+8.4%)

$306,600 + $160,600

$467,200

2018

$5,455 (+6.7%)

$283,900 + $148,700

$432,600

2017

$5,113 (+5.4%)

$258,400 + $148,700

$407,100

2016

$4,849 (+5.9%)

$247,500 + $148,700

$396,200

2015

$4,581 (+3.2%)

$222,000 + $126,900

$348,900

2014

$4,441 (+2.8%)

$203,800 + $126,900

$330,700

2013

$4,318 (+1.1%)

$185,600 + $134,500

$320,100

2012

$4,273 (+2.0%)

$185,600 + $134,500

$320,100

2011

$4,190 (+0.9%)

$185,600 + $134,500

$320,100

2010

$4,152 (+7.2%)

$196,600 + $134,500

$331,100

2009

$3,874

$211,900 + $130,900

$342,800

Tax history for 78 Porter Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$7,070 (+11.5%)

$451,400 + $233,700

$685,100

2025

$6,339 (+5.5%)

$420,100 + $225,400

$645,500

2024

$6,006 (+0.8%)

$400,400 + $222,600

$623,000

2023

$5,959 (−3.8%)

$364,000 + $213,400

$577,400

2022

$6,194 (+3.0%)

$356,700 + $199,300

$556,000

2021

$6,013 (+0.3%)

$342,200 + $189,000

$531,200

2020

$5,994 (+1.3%)

$320,300 + $181,300

$501,600

2019

$5,915 (+8.4%)

$306,600 + $160,600

$467,200

2018

$5,455 (+6.7%)

$283,900 + $148,700

$432,600

2017

$5,113 (+5.4%)

$258,400 + $148,700

$407,100

2016

$4,849 (+5.9%)

$247,500 + $148,700

$396,200

2015

$4,581 (+3.2%)

$222,000 + $126,900

$348,900

2014

$4,441 (+2.8%)

$203,800 + $126,900

$330,700

2013

$4,318 (+1.1%)

$185,600 + $134,500

$320,100

2012

$4,273 (+2.0%)

$185,600 + $134,500

$320,100

2011

$4,190 (+0.9%)

$185,600 + $134,500

$320,100

2010

$4,152 (+7.2%)

$196,600 + $134,500

$331,100

2009

$3,874

$211,900 + $130,900

$342,800

*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

6,534 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,176

Year built

1939

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

1677600S

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: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

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

Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid

Office Room Information
Area: 77
Length: 11
Width: 7
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Office

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,176
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.15
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,581
Tax Year: 2015

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 100 Amp Service

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: Trapelo Road to Porter Road
UnparsedAddress: 78 Porter Road, Waltham MA 02452

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

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,176
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,534 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1939
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1677600S

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 26, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Northeast Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi

5/10

John F Kennedy Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi

8/10

Waltham Senior High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi

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

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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Waltham, MA • 02452

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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

$733,000 – $888,000

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Home values near 78 Porter Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
84 Porter Rd, Waltham, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1013 Sq. Ft.	$638,091
64 Porter Rd, Waltham, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 897 Sq. Ft.	$599,549

Address	Redfin Estimate
72 Porter Rd, Waltham, MA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 973 Sq. Ft.	$696,618
58 Porter Rd, Waltham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1305 Sq. Ft.	$755,950

Address	Redfin Estimate
68 Porter Rd, Waltham, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1031 Sq. Ft.	$736,687
54 Porter Rd, Waltham, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2556 Sq. Ft.	$909,166

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