OFF MARKET

Off Market Sep 2017 for $684K

$989,987

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,149/mo

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2,004

sq ft

79 Barbara Rd, Waltham, MA 02453

About this home

WARRENDALE GEM! Welcome home to this wonderfully updated central entrance colonial in the highly sought-after top ranked Fitzgerald School District. Abundant sunshine fills the southwesterly facing home as you enter the fireplace living room with attached sunroom perfect for the kids’ playroom or home office. Open concept dining room blends seamlessly into the fully renovated kitchen equipped with stainless appliances, granite countertops, and custom cabinets. Plenty of room upstairs for the entire family with 4 oversized bedrooms and updated granite/tile full bathroom. Two additional finished bonus room in the walkup attic for yet even more space. Rounding out this perfectly situated home is the privately enclosed spacious backyard well equipped for all family gatherings.

Single-familyProperty Type

1934Year Built

5,750 sq ftLot Size

$494Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Matthew Mantalos • Bloc, LLC

Bought with Bin Ryter • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Newton - Centre St.

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•Source:MLS PIN #72203827

Redfin Estimate

$989,987

$306K since sold in September 2017$12K since July

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This home's estimate is 5.7% higher than the average sale price ($937K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD APR 17, 2026
$850,000
A
3 beds1.5 baths1,645 sq ft
67 Longfellow Rd, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD FEB 25, 2026
$995,000
B
4 beds1.5 baths1,760 sq ft
37 Evans St, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD MAR 20, 2026
$959,900
C
4 beds2 baths1,812 sq ft
29 Puritan Rd, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD JUN 11, 2026
$980,000
D
4 beds2 baths2,000 sq ft
25 Barnes St, Waltham, MA 02453
SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$1,102,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,558 sq ft
91 Canterbury Rd, Waltham, MA 02453
SOLD JUN 24, 2026
$735,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,940 sq ft
49 Hollace St, Waltham, MA 02453

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Market trends in 02453, MA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.1%

+0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$830K

$20K MoM

Avg. days on market

21d

2 days MoM

Recently sold homes

24 MoM

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OPEN SAT, 11AM TO 1PM
$769,900
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18 Beaver St, Waltham, MA 02453
$1,295,000
4 beds4 baths2,878 sq ft
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OPEN SAT, 11AM TO 12:30PM
$1,295,000
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OPEN SUN, 11:30AM TO 1:30PM
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$589,900
2 beds1.5 baths1,190 sq ft
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Sale history for 79 Barbara Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72203827

Sep 11, 2017

Sold

$684,000

$341/sq ft

Aug 2, 2017

Pending

—

Jul 26, 2017

Listed

$649,900

$324/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 26, 2009

Sold

$451,000

$225/sq ft

MLS PIN #70919099

Jun 27, 2009

Listing Removed

—

Jun 26, 2009

Sold

$451,000

$225/sq ft

May 20, 2009

Contingent

—

May 15, 2009

Listed

$439,000

$219/sq ft

PRISTINE WARRENDALE C.E. COLONIAL! Move right in to this 8 rm 4 bed 1.5 bth home. Features lots of period detailing includes gas frplc, oak flrs, built-in hutch. Updates include mod oak cabinet kit, 1998 gas boiler, 2006 gas hot water, 30 yr roof in 1996, brick/vinyl siding, some new windows. fin 3rd flr ideal for office or playrm but has very low ceilings, exp LL, great back yard, lots of parking. situated on quiet side street but near "T".Showings start at OH Sunday 5/17 12-2

Public Records

Jul 23, 1992

Sold

$210,000

$105/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$8,574 (+7.5%)

$465,500 + $365,300

$830,800

2025

$7,977 (+5.2%)

$443,300 + $369,000

$812,300

2024

$7,585 (−0.9%)

$421,900 + $364,900

$786,800

2023

$7,654 (−1.4%)

$400,400 + $341,300

$741,700

2022

$7,760 (+0.7%)

$371,800 + $324,800

$696,600

2021

$7,708 (+2.8%)

$371,800 + $309,100

$680,900

2020

$7,500 (+3.8%)

$343,200 + $284,400

$627,600

2019

$7,228 (+13.0%)

$335,900 + $235,000

$570,900

2018

$6,398 (+6.4%)

$311,000 + $196,400

$507,400

2017

$6,014 (+11.8%)

$282,400 + $196,400

$478,800

2016

$5,379 (+3.5%)

$243,100 + $196,400

$439,500

2015

$5,196 (−2.2%)

$214,500 + $181,200

$395,700

2014

$5,314 (+2.3%)

$214,500 + $181,200

$395,700

2013

$5,192 (+1.5%)

$189,500 + $195,400

$384,900

2012

$5,117 (+2.0%)

$189,500 + $193,800

$383,300

2011

$5,017 (+6.3%)

$189,500 + $193,800

$383,300

2010

$4,719 (+9.7%)

$193,000 + $183,300

$376,300

2009

$4,302

$203,800 + $176,900

$380,700

Tax history for 79 Barbara Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$8,574 (+7.5%)

$465,500 + $365,300

$830,800

2025

$7,977 (+5.2%)

$443,300 + $369,000

$812,300

2024

$7,585 (−0.9%)

$421,900 + $364,900

$786,800

2023

$7,654 (−1.4%)

$400,400 + $341,300

$741,700

2022

$7,760 (+0.7%)

$371,800 + $324,800

$696,600

2021

$7,708 (+2.8%)

$371,800 + $309,100

$680,900

2020

$7,500 (+3.8%)

$343,200 + $284,400

$627,600

2019

$7,228 (+13.0%)

$335,900 + $235,000

$570,900

2018

$6,398 (+6.4%)

$311,000 + $196,400

$507,400

2017

$6,014 (+11.8%)

$282,400 + $196,400

$478,800

2016

$5,379 (+3.5%)

$243,100 + $196,400

$439,500

2015

$5,196 (−2.2%)

$214,500 + $181,200

$395,700

2014

$5,314 (+2.3%)

$214,500 + $181,200

$395,700

2013

$5,192 (+1.5%)

$189,500 + $195,400

$384,900

2012

$5,117 (+2.0%)

$189,500 + $193,800

$383,300

2011

$5,017 (+6.3%)

$189,500 + $193,800

$383,300

2010

$4,719 (+9.7%)

$193,000 + $183,300

$376,300

2009

$4,302

$203,800 + $176,900

$380,700

*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

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

5,663 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,172

Year built

1934

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

1559767S

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: 6
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Under, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Unfinished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Wood, Tile
Interior Features: Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,004
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame, Brick
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
Color: White

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

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.13
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,014
Tax Year: 2017

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Location

Location Information
Directions: Main Street to Barbara Road
UnparsedAddress: 79 Barbara Rd, Waltham MA 02453

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

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,172
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,663 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1934
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1559767S

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 26, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
Exclusions: Washer/Dryer, Wall-Mounted Televisions, And Backyard Swing Set.
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

James Fitzgerald Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi

6/10

John W. McDevitt Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi

7/10

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

6/10 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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Estimated sale price

$941,000 – $1.14M

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Home values near 79 Barbara Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
92 Barbara Rd, Waltham, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2412 Sq. Ft.	$1,084,702
78 Barbara Rd Apt 76, Waltham, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1728 Sq. Ft.	$846,982

Address	Redfin Estimate
90 Barbara Rd, Waltham, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1728 Sq. Ft.	$869,635
74 Barbara Rd, Waltham, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2691 Sq. Ft.	$1,022,787

Address	Redfin Estimate
84 Barbara Rd, Waltham, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2016 Sq. Ft.	$1,039,531
68 Barbara Rd, Waltham, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2023 Sq. Ft.	$931,041

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