OFF MARKET

Off Market Jan 2018 for $380K

$740,686

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $951/mo

•

1,613

sq ft

78 Reservoir Rd, Waltham, MA 02453

About this home

Lovingly maintained and updated Ranch style home located in the much sought after Roberts Neighborhood. Features include an open concept updated kitchen complete with corian counters, newer appliances, and large center island. Kitchen is open to the living room and dining room offering a bright and sunny space to relax or entertain. Oversized family room with patio access and lots of natural light is an added bonus. Two spacious bedrooms with ample closet space. New roof in 2016, and Central A/C. Two large sheds for additional storage, professionally landscaped yard, as well as a sprinkler system. Great commuter location, close to shops, public transportation, and major routes. **PLEASE READ ALL ATTACHED PAPERWORK**. HOME NEEDS TO BE HOOKED UP TO CITY SEWER - PLANS & PERMITS COME WITH THE SALE and will be BUYERS RESPONSIBILITY. Will not pass conventional financing with failed septic. Call DIANNE 617-678-1050 with questions.

Single-familyProperty Type

1925Year Built

7,886 sq ftLot Size

$459Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

4 spacesParking

Listed by Team Jill and Di • Lamacchia Realty, Inc.

Bought with Team Jill and Di • Lamacchia Realty, Inc.

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #72179246

Redfin Estimate

$740,686

$361K since sold in January 2018$13K since July

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This home's estimate is 18.8% lower than the average sale price ($913K) of 6 comparable homes.

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B
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$1,050,000
C
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SOLD MAY 14, 2026
$810,000
D
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SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$925,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,640 sq ft
50 Stow St, Waltham, MA 02453
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$870,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,830 sq ft
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Market trends in 02453, MA

Last updated July 2026

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Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.1%

+0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$830K

$20K MoM

Avg. days on market

21d

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Home is located on a quiet street not far from Brandeis University. Very unique layout. Bedrooms are average sized. Kitchen has had updating.
9 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
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Sale history for 78 Reservoir Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$6,544 (+17.4%)

$433,200 + $200,900

$634,100

2025

$5,574 (+3.7%)

$412,600 + $155,000

$567,600

2024

$5,375 (+1.6%)

$404,900 + $152,700

$557,600

2023

$5,288 (−0.3%)

$366,700 + $145,700

$512,400

2022

$5,305 (+0.2%)

$336,200 + $140,000

$476,200

2021

$5,294 (+2.1%)

$336,200 + $131,500

$467,700

2020

$5,184 (−3.0%)

$313,200 + $120,600

$433,800

2019

$5,343 (+10.7%)

$295,400 + $126,600

$422,000

2018

$4,827 (+7.2%)

$271,300 + $111,500

$382,800

2017

$4,503 (+3.9%)

$247,000 + $111,500

$358,500

2016

$4,333 (+4.2%)

$242,500 + $111,500

$354,000

2015

$4,158 (−2.2%)

$212,200 + $104,500

$316,700

2014

$4,253 (+6.7%)

$212,200 + $104,500

$316,700

2013

$3,985 (+1.0%)

$168,400 + $127,000

$295,400

2012

$3,944 (+2.0%)

$168,400 + $127,000

$295,400

2011

$3,867 (−0.9%)

$168,400 + $127,000

$295,400

2010

$3,901 (+2.0%)

$184,100 + $127,000

$311,100

2009

$3,824

$212,400 + $126,000

$338,400

Tax history for 78 Reservoir Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$6,544 (+17.4%)

$433,200 + $200,900

$634,100

2025

$5,574 (+3.7%)

$412,600 + $155,000

$567,600

2024

$5,375 (+1.6%)

$404,900 + $152,700

$557,600

2023

$5,288 (−0.3%)

$366,700 + $145,700

$512,400

2022

$5,305 (+0.2%)

$336,200 + $140,000

$476,200

2021

$5,294 (+2.1%)

$336,200 + $131,500

$467,700

2020

$5,184 (−3.0%)

$313,200 + $120,600

$433,800

2019

$5,343 (+10.7%)

$295,400 + $126,600

$422,000

2018

$4,827 (+7.2%)

$271,300 + $111,500

$382,800

2017

$4,503 (+3.9%)

$247,000 + $111,500

$358,500

2016

$4,333 (+4.2%)

$242,500 + $111,500

$354,000

2015

$4,158 (−2.2%)

$212,200 + $104,500

$316,700

2014

$4,253 (+6.7%)

$212,200 + $104,500

$316,700

2013

$3,985 (+1.0%)

$168,400 + $127,000

$295,400

2012

$3,944 (+2.0%)

$168,400 + $127,000

$295,400

2011

$3,867 (−0.9%)

$168,400 + $127,000

$295,400

2010

$3,901 (+2.0%)

$184,100 + $127,000

$311,100

2009

$3,824

$212,400 + $126,000

$338,400

*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

8,276 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,613

Year built

1925

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

1024375S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 26, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Slider

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Closet - Linen,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Open Floorplan

Family Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Slider

Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Open Floorplan

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island

Basement Information
Basement: Partial

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Door Features: Insulated Doors
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Stone / Slate

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,613
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Tan

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.18
Lot Features: Wooded
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,502.76
Tax Year: 2017

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Oil
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: South Street to Sunnyside Road, left onto Morton St., then left onto Reservoir Road.
UnparsedAddress: 78 Reservoir Road, Waltham MA 02453

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

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,613
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,276 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1024375S

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 26, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

William F. Stanley Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi

6/10

John W. McDevitt Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi

7/10

Waltham Senior High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.0mi

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

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 97° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

56% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

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

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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

$704,000 – $852,000

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Home values near 78 Reservoir Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
68 Reservoir Rd, Waltham, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1080 Sq. Ft.	$847,178
52 Reservoir Rd, Waltham, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2326 Sq. Ft.	$915,384

Address	Redfin Estimate
72 Reservoir Rd, Waltham, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2160 Sq. Ft.	$1,074,604
48 Reservoir Rd, Waltham, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1962 Sq. Ft.	$1,018,393

Address	Redfin Estimate
58 Reservoir Rd, Waltham, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1536 Sq. Ft.	$867,722
36 Hays Rd, Waltham, MA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1573 Sq. Ft.	$772,150

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