OFF MARKET

Off market may 2024 for $865K

$901,484

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $928/mo

•

2,129

sq ft

78 Prentice St, Waltham, MA 02451

About this home

Desirable Highlands New England Cape! This fabulous home offers super convenient location as well as being in great condition. Enlarged stainless and granite enlarged kitchen has a vaulted ceiling as well as sliders to the patio and backyard. Brand new oak hardwood floors were just installed in kitchen, all others just refinished on first floor. High efficiency mini-splits provide year round comfort. Lower level has additional usable space for playroom, exercise or family room, etc. Come see for yourself at either OH this Saturday 1 to 3 and Sunday 1 to 3.

Single-familyProperty Type

1954Year Built

5,506 sq ftLot Size

$423Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Samuel Webb • Coldwell Banker Realty - Sudbury

Bought with Keri Caron • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

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•Source:MLS PIN #73228495

Redfin Estimate

$901,484

$36K since sold in May 2024$88K since September

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This home's estimate is 1.6% higher than the average sale price ($888K) of 6 comparable homes.

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A
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$838,000
B
4 beds2 baths2,116 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$912,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,824 sq ft
42 Virginia Rd, Waltham, MA 02453
SOLD JUL 27, 2026
$800,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,937 sq ft
49 Lakeview Ave, Waltham, MA 02451
SOLD AUG 10, 2026
$920,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,536 sq ft
79 Cedarwood Ave, Waltham, MA 02453
SOLD AUG 20, 2026
$730,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,505 sq ft
11 Bright St, Waltham, MA 02453

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Market trends in 02451, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.2%

0.5% MoM

Median sale price

$790K

$10K MoM

Avg. days on market

20d

0 days MoM

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Sale history for 78 Prentice St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73228495

May 23, 2024

Sold

$865,000

$406/sq ft

Apr 30, 2024

Contingent

—

Apr 24, 2024

Listed

$769,900

$362/sq ft

MLS PIN #72028413

Jul 28, 2016

Sold

$508,000

$239/sq ft

Jul 1, 2016

Pending

—

Jun 23, 2016

Listed

$489,000

$230/sq ft

+17

Sparkling, bright Cape in the heart of Waltham's desirable Highlands neighborhood. Newer kitchen boasts granite countertops, brand new stainless steel appliances and views of the private, fenced in yard. Two full bathrooms, one on each floor; three bedrooms and an office. Gleaming hardwood floors throughout. Basement family room and attached garage. Great commuter location, convenient to all major routes and close to public transportation, schools and shopping. An appealing, lovely property in true move-in condition!

MLS PIN #70191721

Jun 30, 2005

Sold

$377,500

$177/sq ft

May 16, 2005

Listing Removed

—

May 14, 2005

Listed

$389,900

$183/sq ft

Public Records

Jan 1, 1986

Sold

$139,000

$65/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$7,884 (+10.3%)

$402,600 + $361,400

$764,000

2025

$7,150 (+1.7%)

$383,500 + $344,600

$728,100

2024

$7,033 (+0.7%)

$383,500 + $346,100

$729,600

2023

$6,985 (−1.1%)

$347,900 + $328,900

$676,800

2022

$7,062 (+6.4%)

$326,600 + $307,300

$633,900

2021

$6,637 (+1.7%)

$298,200 + $288,100

$586,300

2020

$6,529 (+2.0%)

$270,000 + $276,400

$546,400

2019

$6,401 (+8.5%)

$270,000 + $235,600

$505,600

2018

$5,900 (+18.7%)

$250,000 + $217,900

$467,900

2017

$4,969 (+4.4%)

$215,900 + $179,700

$395,600

2016

$4,759 (+4.0%)

$209,100 + $179,700

$388,800

2015

$4,577 (+1.7%)

$195,600 + $153,000

$348,600

2014

$4,500 (−0.2%)

$182,100 + $153,000

$335,100

2013

$4,511 (+1.1%)

$172,000 + $162,400

$334,400

2012

$4,464 (+2.0%)

$172,000 + $162,400

$334,400

2011

$4,377 (+1.3%)

$172,000 + $162,400

$334,400

2010

$4,320 (+11.5%)

$182,100 + $162,400

$344,500

2009

$3,876

$184,900 + $158,100

$343,000

Tax history for 78 Prentice St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$7,884 (+10.3%)

$402,600 + $361,400

$764,000

2025

$7,150 (+1.7%)

$383,500 + $344,600

$728,100

2024

$7,033 (+0.7%)

$383,500 + $346,100

$729,600

2023

$6,985 (−1.1%)

$347,900 + $328,900

$676,800

2022

$7,062 (+6.4%)

$326,600 + $307,300

$633,900

2021

$6,637 (+1.7%)

$298,200 + $288,100

$586,300

2020

$6,529 (+2.0%)

$270,000 + $276,400

$546,400

2019

$6,401 (+8.5%)

$270,000 + $235,600

$505,600

2018

$5,900 (+18.7%)

$250,000 + $217,900

$467,900

2017

$4,969 (+4.4%)

$215,900 + $179,700

$395,600

2016

$4,759 (+4.0%)

$209,100 + $179,700

$388,800

2015

$4,577 (+1.7%)

$195,600 + $153,000

$348,600

2014

$4,500 (−0.2%)

$182,100 + $153,000

$335,100

2013

$4,511 (+1.1%)

$172,000 + $162,400

$334,400

2012

$4,464 (+2.0%)

$172,000 + $162,400

$334,400

2011

$4,377 (+1.3%)

$172,000 + $162,400

$334,400

2010

$4,320 (+11.5%)

$182,100 + $162,400

$344,500

2009

$3,876

$184,900 + $158,100

$343,000

*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

5,663 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,129

Year built

1954

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

1040701S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 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, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Closet

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Closet

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Main Level Bathrooms: 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Main,First
Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom #3 Information
Features: Cedar Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Living Room Information
Level: First

Family Room Information
Level: Basement

Kitchen Information
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Cabinets - Upgraded,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances

Office Room Information
Length: 7
Width: 12
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Partially Finished, Interior Entry

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Door Features: Insulated Doors, Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Parquet
Interior Features: Home Office

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,129
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Lt yellow

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Fenced Yard, Stone Wall

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.13
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Wooded
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,985
Tax Year: 2023

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Oil, Ductless
Cooling: Ductless

Location

Location Information
Directions: GPS
UnparsedAddress: 78 Prentice St, Waltham MA 02451

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, University

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,129
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,663 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1954
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1040701S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Thomas R Plympton Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

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

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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

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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Historical weather

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Estimated sale price

$857,000 – $1.04M

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Home values near 78 Prentice St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
77 Prentice Street, Waltham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1470 Sq. Ft.	$818,615
82 Prentice Street, Waltham, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1396 Sq. Ft.	$681,329

Address	Redfin Estimate
90 Prentice Street, Waltham, MA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1248 Sq. Ft.	$673,991
66 Prentice Street, Waltham, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2228 Sq. Ft.	$803,500

Address	Redfin Estimate
86 Prentice Street, Waltham, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1170 Sq. Ft.	$716,750
58 Prentice Street, Waltham, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2768 Sq. Ft.	$1,065,750

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