OFF MARKET

Off Market Feb 2016 for $500K

$902,427

•

1,740

sq ft

78 Shirley Rd, Waltham, MA 02452

About this home

Location, Location, Location! This recently updated cozy split entry, one owner home was built in 1962 and situated on TWO private lots. Beautiful hardwood floors throughout the first floor. Updated kitchen contains stainless steel appliances, Anderson windows and access to rear patio. This home also features a new natural gas heating system, new wall AC unit, new breaker panel, new automated and insulated garage door and pull down stairway to open attic. Located on a cul-de-sac on the Belmont line, this home offers privacy and an easy commute to Boston by way of Waverley Commuter Rail train or 554 bus. From the living room, view the ridge-line towards Boston. It's conveniently located near Beaver Brook Reservation, sprinkler play park, dog walking/jogging trails, tennis courts, local shops and restaurants.

Single-familyProperty Type

1962Year Built

10,730 sq ftLot Size

$519Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Diedre Hudson-Alexander • Century 21 Commonwealth

Bought with Lynn Findlay • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Belmont

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•Source:MLS PIN #71927569

Redfin Estimate

$902,427

$402K since sold in February 2016$6,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 5.4% lower than the average sale price ($954K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 25, 2026
$985,000
A
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SOLD DEC 22, 2025
$965,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,760 sq ft
34 Cedar Hill Ln, Waltham, MA 02452
SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$1,115,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,736 sq ft
9 Mayfield Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$820,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,907 sq ft
88 Temple Rd, Waltham, MA 02452
SOLD JUN 24, 2026
$735,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,940 sq ft
49 Hollace St, Waltham, MA 02453
SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$1,102,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,558 sq ft
91 Canterbury Rd, Waltham, MA 02453

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$547,703

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Market trends in 02452, MA

Last updated August 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

Recently sold homes

1 MoM

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$799,000
3 beds1.5 baths1,200 sq ft
58 Albemarle Rd, Waltham, MA 02452
$849,000
4 beds1.5 baths1,844 sq ft
820 Beaver St, Waltham, MA 02452
$1,499,000
4 beds2.5 baths2,816 sq ft
44 Raffaele Dr, Waltham, MA 02452
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Sale history for 78 Shirley Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$8,148 (+7.0%)

$505,100 + $284,400

$789,500

2025

$7,613 (+5.5%)

$470,000 + $305,300

$775,300

2024

$7,219 (+9.9%)

$448,000 + $300,900

$748,900

2023

$6,568 (−4.8%)

$407,300 + $229,100

$636,400

2022

$6,902 (+3.9%)

$399,200 + $220,400

$619,600

2021

$6,643 (+1.8%)

$382,900 + $203,900

$586,800

2020

$6,526 (+1.9%)

$358,400 + $187,700

$546,100

2019

$6,406 (+10.0%)

$343,100 + $162,900

$506,000

2018

$5,825 (+7.0%)

$317,700 + $144,200

$461,900

2017

$5,444 (+12.9%)

$289,200 + $144,200

$433,400

2016

$4,823 (+2.5%)

$277,000 + $117,000

$394,000

2015

$4,704 (+3.7%)

$248,500 + $109,800

$358,300

2014

$4,538 (+3.5%)

$228,100 + $109,800

$337,900

2013

$4,384

$207,700 + $117,300

$325,000

2012

$4,381 (+2.0%)

$207,700 + $120,500

$328,200

2011

$4,296 (+0.6%)

$207,700 + $120,500

$328,200

2010

$4,269 (+1.4%)

$219,900 + $120,500

$340,400

2009

$4,209

$255,100 + $117,400

$372,500

Tax history for 78 Shirley Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$8,148 (+7.0%)

$505,100 + $284,400

$789,500

2025

$7,613 (+5.5%)

$470,000 + $305,300

$775,300

2024

$7,219 (+9.9%)

$448,000 + $300,900

$748,900

2023

$6,568 (−4.8%)

$407,300 + $229,100

$636,400

2022

$6,902 (+3.9%)

$399,200 + $220,400

$619,600

2021

$6,643 (+1.8%)

$382,900 + $203,900

$586,800

2020

$6,526 (+1.9%)

$358,400 + $187,700

$546,100

2019

$6,406 (+10.0%)

$343,100 + $162,900

$506,000

2018

$5,825 (+7.0%)

$317,700 + $144,200

$461,900

2017

$5,444 (+12.9%)

$289,200 + $144,200

$433,400

2016

$4,823 (+2.5%)

$277,000 + $117,000

$394,000

2015

$4,704 (+3.7%)

$248,500 + $109,800

$358,300

2014

$4,538 (+3.5%)

$228,100 + $109,800

$337,900

2013

$4,384

$207,700 + $117,300

$325,000

2012

$4,381 (+2.0%)

$207,700 + $120,500

$328,200

2011

$4,296 (+0.6%)

$207,700 + $120,500

$328,200

2010

$4,269 (+1.4%)

$219,900 + $120,500

$340,400

2009

$4,209

$255,100 + $117,400

$372,500

*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

0.25 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,800

Year built

1962

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3333144S

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, Heated Garage, Workshop in Garage, Paved Drive, Off Street, On Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 180
Length: 15
Width: 12
Level: First

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: First

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Basement

Living Room Information
Area: 252
Length: 21
Width: 12
Level: First

Dining Room Information
Area: 230
Length: 10
Width: 23
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Partial

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 5
Door Features: Insulated Doors, Storm Door(s)
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,740
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Block
Construction Materials: Frame, See Remarks
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle

Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.25
Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Sloped
Frontage Length: 81
Road Frontage Type: Dead End

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,704
Tax Year: 2015

Utilities

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

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas
Cooling: Wall Unit(s)

Location

Location Information
Directions: Waverley Oaks Rd. to Shirley Rd / Trapelo to Upton Rd to Shirley Rd
UnparsedAddress: 78 Shirley Rd, Waltham MA 02452

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,800
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.25 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1962
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3333144S

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 26, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
Exclusions: Personal Belongings
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Northeast Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi

5/10

John F Kennedy Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi

8/10

Waltham Senior High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi

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, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

53% 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

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

$858,000 – $1.04M

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Home values near 78 Shirley Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
75 Shirley Rd, Waltham, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1480 Sq. Ft.	$826,328
100 Shirley Rd, Waltham, MA 5 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1879 Sq. Ft.	$1,027,071

Address	Redfin Estimate
89 Shirley Rd, Waltham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1814 Sq. Ft.	$787,012
94 Shirley Rd, Waltham, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1536 Sq. Ft.	$862,592

Address	Redfin Estimate
101 Shirley Rd, Waltham, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1775 Sq. Ft.	$900,225
88 Shirley Rd, Waltham, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1764 Sq. Ft.	$796,892

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