This Classic Expanded Cape Cod style Single family offers privacy and quiet solitude sitting up on the bluff of its 8000+SF lot! Offering an excellent location as you are just minutes away from Route 128, bus stops, the commuter rail & Moody Street! An Outstanding Opportunity for the astute Homeowner or market Savvy Investor! Great Rental Income & History! This Home boasts 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths, Home Office & Sun room! Enjoy entertaining in its Formal fire-placed living-room, formal dining-room and over-sized EIK! Gleaming Hardwood Floors throughout! Windows and Sunshine are Everywhere! Many capital improvements...Newer Roof, Windows, 200 AMP electrical, ultra high efficiency gas boiler with indirect hot water heater, FIOS and multiple Ethernet outlets! Enjoy Grilling on the patio of your huge fenced in yard! Extended Driveway and Drive in garage! It does not get much easier or more affordable to own than this Warm & Wonderful Single Family! A True Value in Today's Market!
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
8,100 sq ftLot Size
$419Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Frank Celeste• Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
INCOME PROPERTY OR FIXER UPPER... YOU CHOOSE! 4 BED, 2 BATH CAPE BRINGS IN APPROX $30K INC PER YEAR. WILL BE DELIVERED FREE OF TENANTS FOR A CLOSING POST AUGUST. PRIVATE YARD, BACK PORCH AND 1 CAR GARAGE WITH DIRECT ENTRY TO HOUSE.
Public Records
Nov 1, 1985
Sold
$145,000
$71/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,719 (+10.5%)
$432,100 + $315,900
$748,000
2025
$6,987 (+2.6%)
$411,500 + $300,000
$711,500
2024
$6,812 (+1.0%)
$411,500 + $295,100
$706,600
2023
$6,742 (−1.1%)
$373,400 + $279,900
$653,300
2022
$6,818 (+6.8%)
$350,500 + $261,500
$612,000
2021
$6,382 (+2.0%)
$320,000 + $243,800
$563,800
2020
$6,257 (+0.3%)
$289,700 + $233,900
$523,600
2019
$6,236 (+8.5%)
$289,700 + $202,900
$492,600
2018
$5,748 (+6.1%)
$268,200 + $187,600
$455,800
2017
$5,418 (+4.5%)
$243,800 + $187,600
$431,400
2016
$5,187 (+8.8%)
$236,200 + $187,600
$423,800
2015
$4,766 (+2.1%)
$221,000 + $142,000
$363,000
2014
$4,670 (+0.3%)
$205,700 + $142,000
$347,700
2013
$4,654 (+1.0%)
$194,300 + $150,700
$345,000
2012
$4,606 (+2.0%)
$194,300 + $150,700
$345,000
2011
$4,516 (+1.1%)
$194,300 + $150,700
$345,000
2010
$4,469 (+5.1%)
$205,700 + $150,700
$356,400
2009
$4,251
$229,500 + $146,700
$376,200
Tax history for 85 Prospect Hill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,719 (+10.5%)
$432,100 + $315,900
$748,000
2025
$6,987 (+2.6%)
$411,500 + $300,000
$711,500
2024
$6,812 (+1.0%)
$411,500 + $295,100
$706,600
2023
$6,742 (−1.1%)
$373,400 + $279,900
$653,300
2022
$6,818 (+6.8%)
$350,500 + $261,500
$612,000
2021
$6,382 (+2.0%)
$320,000 + $243,800
$563,800
2020
$6,257 (+0.3%)
$289,700 + $233,900
$523,600
2019
$6,236 (+8.5%)
$289,700 + $202,900
$492,600
2018
$5,748 (+6.1%)
$268,200 + $187,600
$455,800
2017
$5,418 (+4.5%)
$243,800 + $187,600
$431,400
2016
$5,187 (+8.8%)
$236,200 + $187,600
$423,800
2015
$4,766 (+2.1%)
$221,000 + $142,000
$363,000
2014
$4,670 (+0.3%)
$205,700 + $142,000
$347,700
2013
$4,654 (+1.0%)
$194,300 + $150,700
$345,000
2012
$4,606 (+2.0%)
$194,300 + $150,700
$345,000
2011
$4,516 (+1.1%)
$194,300 + $150,700
$345,000
2010
$4,469 (+5.1%)
$205,700 + $150,700
$356,400
2009
$4,251
$229,500 + $146,700
$376,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,276 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,131
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
1402740S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Off Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished, Interior Entry
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Flooring: Wood, Tile
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,054
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Fenced Yard
Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Levels: Multi/Split
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.19
Lot Features: Wooded, Sloped
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,266.58
Tax Year: 2016
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas
Location
Location Information
Directions: Main Street to Prospect Hill Road
UnparsedAddress: 85 Prospect Hill Road, Waltham MA 02451
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Private School, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,131
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,276 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1402740S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 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 • 1.6mi
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
49% 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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Historical weather
Waltham, MA • 02451
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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
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$819,000 – $991,000
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