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Off market may 2024 for $905K

$954,408

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,597/mo

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2,002

sq ft

81 Hawthorne Rd, Waltham, MA 02451

About this home

Nestled atop a hill, 81 Hawthorne, crafted in 1929 by Andrew Gray, exudes historic charm. A welcoming enclosed porch sets the tone for the home's character. The inviting fireplace living room seamlessly flows into the adjacent office/sunroom through elegant French doors, offering versatility. From the formal dining room, more French doors lead to the spacious patio, ideal for entertaining & overlooking the tiered backyard w/flowering rock wall. Upstairs, three bedrooms & an updated full bath provide ample accommodation, while exquisite gumwood moldings and hardwood floors showcase the craftsmanship of its era. Abundant windows flood the spaces w/natural light. A convenient half bath, tucked off the kitchen, is perfect for guests. The finished lower level offers space for a home office/gym & playroom. Plus, a one-car garage adds convenience. Nearby, explore the scenic rail trail and Prospect Hill Park, immersing yourself in Waltham's rich history from this beautifully preserved home.

Single-familyProperty Type

1929Year Built

5,423 sq ftLot Size

$477Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Valerie Wastcoat • Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton

Bought with Lauren O'Brien & Co. Team • Leading Edge Real Estate

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•Source:MLS PIN #73217423

Redfin Estimate

$954,408

$49K since sold in May 2024$4,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 9.3% higher than the average sale price ($873K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$725,000
A
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$1,125,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,855 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 25, 2026
$895,000
C
4 beds1.5 baths2,384 sq ft
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SOLD APR 8, 2026
$699,900
D
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$925,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,447 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$870,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,830 sq ft
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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

99.9%

1.3% MoM

Median sale price

$855K

$65K MoM

Avg. days on market

22d

2 days MoM

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Sale history for 81 Hawthorne Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73217423

May 8, 2024

Sold

$905,000

$452/sq ft

Apr 3, 2024

Contingent

—

Mar 28, 2024

Listed

$825,000

$412/sq ft

MLS PIN #72054886

Sep 30, 2016

Sold

$530,000

$265/sq ft

Aug 23, 2016

Pending

—

Aug 18, 2016

Listed

$499,900

$250/sq ft

+25

HIGHLY DESIRABLE HIGHLANDS LOCALE! IMMACULATE CHARACTER FILLED HOME FEATURING new granite kitchen w/stainless appliances and recess lighting, masonry fireplaced living room, formal dining w/atrium door to relaxing rear patio, sun drenched office/playroom, beautiful natural wood work everywhere, hardwood flooring throughout, natural gas heating, central air, newer anderson windows, direct entry garage, ample parking, yard and more! Walk to popular Prospect Hill Park, shops and public transportation! Easy access to all major routes!

MLS PIN #70274259

Dec 9, 2005

Sold

$389,000

$194/sq ft

Oct 20, 2005

Listing Removed

—

Oct 6, 2005

Listed

$409,900

$205/sq ft

Absolutely charming Craftsman style Colonial perfectly sited on beautfully landscaped lot within the highly desireable "Highlands" N'hood! This sun-drenched home boasts much period detail and charm including Natural gumwood and southern yellow pine moldings, Beaut fp, hardwood flrs, Formal dining and french doors. Sunny dining area w/bay window. Updated mechanicals , New windows, fresh paint, patio, enclosed porch. Short walk to hiking trails and cons land. Easy hiway access. Just move in!

Public Records

Aug 14, 1992

Sold

$169,000

$84/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$8,119 (+12.0%)

$401,700 + $385,000

$786,700

2025

$7,249 (+1.7%)

$382,600 + $355,600

$738,200

2024

$7,129 (+1.5%)

$382,600 + $356,900

$739,500

2023

$7,025 (−2.1%)

$347,200 + $333,500

$680,700

2022

$7,176 (+6.1%)

$325,900 + $318,300

$644,200

2021

$6,766 (+3.6%)

$297,600 + $300,100

$597,700

2020

$6,534 (+4.7%)

$269,400 + $277,400

$546,800

2019

$6,238 (+9.7%)

$269,400 + $223,300

$492,700

2018

$5,685 (+13.5%)

$249,400 + $201,400

$450,800

2017

$5,010 (+4.5%)

$226,700 + $172,200

$398,900

2016

$4,796 (+0.9%)

$219,600 + $172,200

$391,800

2015

$4,753 (+1.8%)

$205,500 + $156,500

$362,000

2014

$4,671

$191,300 + $156,500

$347,800

2013

$4,670 (+1.0%)

$180,700 + $165,500

$346,200

2012

$4,622 (+2.0%)

$180,700 + $165,500

$346,200

2011

$4,532 (+1.3%)

$180,700 + $165,500

$346,200

2010

$4,474 (+10.5%)

$191,300 + $165,500

$356,800

2009

$4,050

$193,600 + $164,800

$358,400

Tax history for 81 Hawthorne Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$8,119 (+12.0%)

$401,700 + $385,000

$786,700

2025

$7,249 (+1.7%)

$382,600 + $355,600

$738,200

2024

$7,129 (+1.5%)

$382,600 + $356,900

$739,500

2023

$7,025 (−2.1%)

$347,200 + $333,500

$680,700

2022

$7,176 (+6.1%)

$325,900 + $318,300

$644,200

2021

$6,766 (+3.6%)

$297,600 + $300,100

$597,700

2020

$6,534 (+4.7%)

$269,400 + $277,400

$546,800

2019

$6,238 (+9.7%)

$269,400 + $223,300

$492,700

2018

$5,685 (+13.5%)

$249,400 + $201,400

$450,800

2017

$5,010 (+4.5%)

$226,700 + $172,200

$398,900

2016

$4,796 (+0.9%)

$219,600 + $172,200

$391,800

2015

$4,753 (+1.8%)

$205,500 + $156,500

$362,000

2014

$4,671

$191,300 + $156,500

$347,800

2013

$4,670 (+1.0%)

$180,700 + $165,500

$346,200

2012

$4,622 (+2.0%)

$180,700 + $165,500

$346,200

2011

$4,532 (+1.3%)

$180,700 + $165,500

$346,200

2010

$4,474 (+10.5%)

$191,300 + $165,500

$356,800

2009

$4,050

$193,600 + $164,800

$358,400

*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

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

5,227 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,002

Year built

1929

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2574354S

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: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Crown Molding

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 143
Length: 13
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Crown Molding

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 99
Length: 9
Width: 11
Level: Third
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Crown Molding

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 42
Length: 7
Width: 6
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 15
Length: 5
Width: 3
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Living Room Information
Area: 187
Length: 17
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Crown Molding

Family Room Information
Area: 195
Length: 15
Width: 13
Level: Basement
Features: Flooring - Vinyl,Wet Bar

Dining Room Information
Area: 132
Length: 11
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Crown Molding

Kitchen Information
Area: 168
Length: 14
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid

Office Room Information
Area: 144
Length: 16
Width: 9
Level: Basement
Features: Flooring - Laminate

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished, Interior Entry, Garage Access

Laundry Information
Laundry Dimen: 8X15
Laundry Features: In Basement

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Door Features: French Doors
Flooring: Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Laminate
Interior Features: Sun Room, Vestibule, Home Office, Wet Bar

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,002
Foundation Details: Stone
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.12

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,129
Tax Year: 2024

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump

Location

Location Information
Directions: Hammond to Plympton to Hawthorne Rd.
UnparsedAddress: 81 Hawthorne Rd, Waltham MA 02451

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

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,002
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,227 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1929
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2574354S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026

Other

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

47% 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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Waltham, MA • 02451

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Estimated sale price

$907,000 – $1.10M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
90 Hawthorne Road, Waltham, MA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 720 Sq. Ft.	$674,915
69 Hawthorne Road, Waltham, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1092 Sq. Ft.	$681,709

Address	Redfin Estimate
61 Hawthorne Road, Waltham, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1152 Sq. Ft.	$673,106
77 Hawthorne Road, Waltham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3536 Sq. Ft.	$1,261,900

Address	Redfin Estimate
65 Hawthorne Road, Waltham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2336 Sq. Ft.	$934,985
85 Hawthorne Road, Waltham, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1344 Sq. Ft.	$711,739

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