Open house cancelled. Classic and spacious brick front cape in the desirable and convenient Highlands! House needs some updating and has wonderful charm. Featuring a warm, fireplaced living room, natural woodwork, hardwood floors and a serene back porch overlooking a beautiful Red Maple tree, this home must be seen to be truly appreciated.
Single-familyProperty Type
1937Year Built
4,230 sq ftLot Size
$425Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Bill Skerry• Keller Williams Realty
Bought with Kara Apostolica• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Waltham
SPACIOUS CAPE IN CONVENIENT HIGHLANDS LOCALE! FP LIVING ROOM & BSMT FAMILY RM, CHARMING NATURAL WOODWORK & HDWD FLOORS THROUGHOUT. UPDATES INCL. ELEC., KITCHEN APPLIANCES, WINDOWS & GAR DOOR W/ OPENER. GREAT RM SIZES & NEW ROOF 2B INSTALLED
Public Records
Jul 1, 1997
Sold
$170,000
$94/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,952 (+9.7%)
$368,800 + $304,800
$673,600
2025
$6,337 (+2.4%)
$351,200 + $294,100
$645,300
2024
$6,188 (+1.9%)
$351,200 + $290,700
$641,900
2023
$6,071 (−1.0%)
$318,700 + $269,600
$588,300
2022
$6,133 (+5.9%)
$299,200 + $251,300
$550,500
2021
$5,789 (+1.9%)
$273,200 + $238,200
$511,400
2020
$5,683
$247,300 + $228,300
$475,600
2019
$5,682 (+8.6%)
$247,300 + $201,500
$448,800
2018
$5,232 (+5.7%)
$228,900 + $186,000
$414,900
2017
$4,950 (+4.3%)
$208,100 + $186,000
$394,100
2016
$4,744 (+5.1%)
$201,600 + $186,000
$387,600
2015
$4,514 (+1.6%)
$188,600 + $155,200
$343,800
2014
$4,443 (−0.3%)
$175,600 + $155,200
$330,800
2013
$4,458 (+1.0%)
$165,800 + $164,700
$330,500
2012
$4,412 (+2.0%)
$165,800 + $164,700
$330,500
2011
$4,326 (+1.4%)
$165,800 + $164,700
$330,500
2010
$4,267 (+14.2%)
$175,600 + $164,700
$340,300
2009
$3,735
$170,200 + $160,300
$330,500
Tax history for 81 Prentice St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,952 (+9.7%)
$368,800 + $304,800
$673,600
2025
$6,337 (+2.4%)
$351,200 + $294,100
$645,300
2024
$6,188 (+1.9%)
$351,200 + $290,700
$641,900
2023
$6,071 (−1.0%)
$318,700 + $269,600
$588,300
2022
$6,133 (+5.9%)
$299,200 + $251,300
$550,500
2021
$5,789 (+1.9%)
$273,200 + $238,200
$511,400
2020
$5,683
$247,300 + $228,300
$475,600
2019
$5,682 (+8.6%)
$247,300 + $201,500
$448,800
2018
$5,232 (+5.7%)
$228,900 + $186,000
$414,900
2017
$4,950 (+4.3%)
$208,100 + $186,000
$394,100
2016
$4,744 (+5.1%)
$201,600 + $186,000
$387,600
2015
$4,514 (+1.6%)
$188,600 + $155,200
$343,800
2014
$4,443 (−0.3%)
$175,600 + $155,200
$330,800
2013
$4,458 (+1.0%)
$165,800 + $164,700
$330,500
2012
$4,412 (+2.0%)
$165,800 + $164,700
$330,500
2011
$4,326 (+1.4%)
$165,800 + $164,700
$330,500
2010
$4,267 (+14.2%)
$175,600 + $164,700
$340,300
2009
$3,735
$170,200 + $160,300
$330,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Directions: Main Street to Prospect Hill Rd to Prentice St
UnparsedAddress: 81 Prentice St, Waltham MA 02451
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, University
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,817
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 4
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 4,230 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1937
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1979669S
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Nov 24, 2025
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Thomas R Plympton Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
5/10
John F Kennedy Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
8/10
Waltham Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
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
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$734,000 – $888,000
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