OFF MARKET

Off Market Feb 2025 for $760K

$857,657

•

1,231

sq ft

8 Elson Rd, Waltham, MA 02453

About this home

Gorgeous craftsman single family home on a corner lot in premier Waltham location! The light-filled first floor features living room, formal dining room w/charming built-in hutch, kitchen w/SS appliances, tile floor and gas cooking, 1/2 bath and laundry, plus convenient mud room. Upstairs, find a spacious, front-to-back primary bedroom with two closets and lots of windows, 2 additional bedrooms and a full bath. Beautiful hardwood flooring & original wood trim details throughout. Park your car in the 1-car garage and enjoy stress-free winter mornings. Tree-covered yard w/planter boxes ready for you to plant your garden. Gracious farmer's porch with plenty of room for outdoor furniture or a relaxing hammock. Fantastic location, just steps to the new rail trail & Moody St! Easily access 95 and the commuter rail, plus all the shops, grocery stores, restaurants and everything that Waltham has to offer. Don't miss this one!

Single-familyProperty Type

1910Year Built

4,251 sq ftLot Size

$697Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Fleet Homes Group • Keller Williams Realty

Bought with Hans Brings RESULTS • Coldwell Banker Realty - Waltham

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #73324304

Redfin Estimate

$857,657

$98K since sold in February 2025$12K since August

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This home's estimate is 9.8% higher than the average sale price ($781K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$714,000
A
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SOLD JUL 29, 2026
$925,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,447 sq ft
42 Lawrence St, Waltham, MA 02451
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$755,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,422 sq ft
144 Alder St, Waltham, MA 02453
SOLD AUG 27, 2026
$830,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,276 sq ft
29 Ash St, Waltham, MA 02453
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$715,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,380 sq ft
32 Maple St, Waltham, MA 02453
SOLD JUL 20, 2026
$747,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,430 sq ft
20 Elson Rd, Waltham, MA 02451

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Market trends in 02451, MA

Last updated August 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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1 MoM

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Sale history for 8 Elson Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73324304

Feb 28, 2025

Sold

$760,000

$617/sq ft

Jan 14, 2025

Contingent

—

Jan 8, 2025

Listed

$739,000

$600/sq ft

MLS PIN #72252855

Jan 12, 2018

Sold

$495,000

$402/sq ft

Nov 15, 2017

Pending

—

Nov 7, 2017

Listed

$469,900

$382/sq ft

+21

Beautifully updated 3 bedroom Colonial with an inviting farmers porch located on a corner lot in desirable highlands! The first floor features an open floor plan with a formal dining area with a built in refinished hutch, a large sun drenched living room, natural woodwork, high ceilings, gleaming hardwood floors and renovated kitchen with granite counters and stainless appliances. Access the 1 car garage through the mudroom off the kitchen. Washer/dryer and renovated half bath complete the first floor. The 2nd floor offers a front to back master bedroom, renovated full bath and 2 additional bedrooms. Full Renovations from top to bottom in 2012 include; the Kitchen, Bathrooms, Furnace, Electrical and Plumbing. Mostly new windows and new roof 2016. Reap the savings with the new Solar panels installed this year! Easy access to shopping, restaurants, highway and public transportation.

MLS PIN #71414005

Jul 31, 2012

Sold

$357,500

$290/sq ft

Jul 25, 2012

Listed

—

This adorable colonial has been meticulously & tastefully renovated from head to toe. All systems have been upgraded including the furnace, hot water heater, electric, wiring & plumbing. The all new kit has convenient garage access thru the mudroom & boasts ceramic tile flrs, granite counters & ss appliances. The 1st fl also features a formal dining rm which opens to a large living rm & a new 1/2 bath w/ pedestal sink & laundry hook ups. The 2nd fl has 3 beds w/ a spacious master & all new bath.

MLS PIN #71155293

Jan 4, 2012

Sold

$200,000

$162/sq ft

Jul 25, 2011

Contingent

—

Mar 9, 2011

Price Changed

$279,900

$227/sq ft

Oct 26, 2010

Listed

$319,900

$260/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$6,671 (+11.4%)

$388,400 + $258,000

$646,400

2025

$5,986 (+2.5%)

$369,900 + $239,700

$609,600

2024

$5,838 (+3.0%)

$369,900 + $235,700

$605,600

2023

$5,668 (−3.1%)

$335,700 + $213,500

$549,200

2022

$5,852 (+7.2%)

$315,100 + $210,200

$525,300

2021

$5,459 (+2.1%)

$287,700 + $194,500

$482,200

2020

$5,349 (−2.8%)

$260,400 + $187,200

$447,600

2019

$5,505 (+9.5%)

$260,400 + $174,400

$434,800

2018

$5,028 (+6.2%)

$241,100 + $157,600

$398,700

2017

$4,733 (+4.5%)

$219,200 + $157,600

$376,800

2016

$4,528

$212,300 + $157,600

$369,900

2015

$4,530 (+2.1%)

$198,700 + $146,300

$345,000

2014

$4,435 (−2.9%)

$185,000 + $145,200

$330,200

2013

$4,568 (+9.0%)

$174,700 + $163,900

$338,600

2012

$4,191 (+2.0%)

$174,700 + $139,200

$313,900

2011

$4,109 (+1.1%)

$174,700 + $139,200

$313,900

2010

$4,065 (+13.0%)

$185,000 + $139,200

$324,200

2009

$3,596

$179,400 + $138,800

$318,200

Tax history for 8 Elson Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$6,671 (+11.4%)

$388,400 + $258,000

$646,400

2025

$5,986 (+2.5%)

$369,900 + $239,700

$609,600

2024

$5,838 (+3.0%)

$369,900 + $235,700

$605,600

2023

$5,668 (−3.1%)

$335,700 + $213,500

$549,200

2022

$5,852 (+7.2%)

$315,100 + $210,200

$525,300

2021

$5,459 (+2.1%)

$287,700 + $194,500

$482,200

2020

$5,349 (−2.8%)

$260,400 + $187,200

$447,600

2019

$5,505 (+9.5%)

$260,400 + $174,400

$434,800

2018

$5,028 (+6.2%)

$241,100 + $157,600

$398,700

2017

$4,733 (+4.5%)

$219,200 + $157,600

$376,800

2016

$4,528

$212,300 + $157,600

$369,900

2015

$4,530 (+2.1%)

$198,700 + $146,300

$345,000

2014

$4,435 (−2.9%)

$185,000 + $145,200

$330,200

2013

$4,568 (+9.0%)

$174,700 + $163,900

$338,600

2012

$4,191 (+2.0%)

$174,700 + $139,200

$313,900

2011

$4,109 (+1.1%)

$174,700 + $139,200

$313,900

2010

$4,065 (+13.0%)

$185,000 + $139,200

$324,200

2009

$3,596

$179,400 + $138,800

$318,200

*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

4,356 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,231

Year built

1910

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3426387S

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: 1
Parking Features: Detached, Off Street, Paved

Interior

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

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Concrete

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,231
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Tan

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Exterior Features: Porch, Garden

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Generation: Solar

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.1
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,838
Tax Year: 2024

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
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: Prospect Hill to Elson
UnparsedAddress: 8 Elson Rd, Waltham MA 02453

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

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,231
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,356 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1910
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3426387S

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 26, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Thomas R Plympton Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

5/10

John F Kennedy Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi

8/10

Waltham Senior High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi

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

2/10 Air Factor

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

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Estimated sale price

$815,000 – $987,000

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
20 Elson Rd, Waltham, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1430 Sq. Ft.	$847,632
5 Elson Rd, Waltham, MA 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 2332 Sq. Ft.	$780,824

Address	Redfin Estimate
24 Elson Rd, Waltham, MA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1943 Sq. Ft.	$831,424
11 Elson Rd Apt 9, Waltham, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2925 Sq. Ft.	$1,153,298

Address	Redfin Estimate
30 Elson Rd, Waltham, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2708 Sq. Ft.	$1,193,123
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