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Off Market Nov 2018 for $540K

$772,352

•

1,267

sq ft

86 Potter Rd, Waltham, MA 02453

About this home

Wonderful and Sunny....3 bedroom Antique and Charm Filled Colonial on lovely corner lot. Large kitchen and living room. Newer roof, gas heat and air conditioning. Stairway access to the attic where there are 2 additional unheated rooms for possible expansion opportunities. One car garage and several mature plantings throughout the yard. Short walk to playground, park, shopping and transportation. Wonderful home and neighborhood.

Single-familyProperty Type

1883Year Built

7,140 sq ftLot Size

$610Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Glenna Gelineau • Gelineau & Associates, R.E.

Bought with Jennifer Dowling • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

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•Source:MLS PIN #72395623

Redfin Estimate

$772,352

$232K since sold in November 2018$17K since July

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This home's estimate is 20.3% lower than the average sale price ($970K) of 6 comparable homes.

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C
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D
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SOLD JUL 29, 2026
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E
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SOLD JUN 10, 2026
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F
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Market trends in 02453, MA

Last updated July 2026

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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

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Sale history for 86 Potter Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72395623

Nov 14, 2018

Sold

$540,000

$426/sq ft

Oct 9, 2018

Pending

—

Oct 7, 2018

Relisted

—

Oct 1, 2018

Pending

—

Sep 28, 2018

Price Changed

$539,900

$426/sq ft

Sep 14, 2018

Listed

$549,900

$434/sq ft

MLS PIN #71294056

Dec 14, 2011

Sold

$320,000

$253/sq ft

Oct 19, 2011

Contingent

—

Sep 29, 2011

Listed

$335,000

$264/sq ft

Enchanting sunsplashed five plus room Colonial sited on over 7,000+ sqft. corner lot. Featuring a large living room, kitchen and dining area, two bedrooms, den and one full tiled bath. Boasting hardwood floors, one car garage, a walk up attic featuring 2 additional unheated rooms offers expansion possibilities. Convenience to shops, public transportation and major routes makes this an ideal home

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$6,939 (+5.2%)

$421,200 + $251,200

$672,400

2025

$6,599 (+1.5%)

$401,100 + $270,900

$672,000

2024

$6,500 (+8.6%)

$401,100 + $273,200

$674,300

2023

$5,987 (−6.8%)

$364,000 + $216,100

$580,100

2022

$6,422 (+10.7%)

$364,000 + $212,500

$576,500

2021

$5,802 (+2.2%)

$312,000 + $200,500

$512,500

2020

$5,675 (+10.8%)

$282,300 + $192,600

$474,900

2019

$5,121 (+8.8%)

$272,800 + $131,700

$404,500

2018

$4,706 (+6.8%)

$252,600 + $120,600

$373,200

2017

$4,407 (+4.9%)

$230,300 + $120,600

$350,900

2016

$4,203 (−5.8%)

$222,800 + $120,600

$343,400

2015

$4,460 (+3.4%)

$219,100 + $120,600

$339,700

2014

$4,314 (+3.9%)

$200,600 + $120,600

$321,200

2013

$4,152 (−7.4%)

$183,500 + $124,300

$307,800

2012

$4,482 (+2.0%)

$183,500 + $152,200

$335,700

2011

$4,394 (+1.5%)

$183,500 + $152,200

$335,700

2010

$4,330 (+6.4%)

$193,100 + $152,200

$345,300

2009

$4,070

$208,200 + $152,000

$360,200

Tax history for 86 Potter Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$6,939 (+5.2%)

$421,200 + $251,200

$672,400

2025

$6,599 (+1.5%)

$401,100 + $270,900

$672,000

2024

$6,500 (+8.6%)

$401,100 + $273,200

$674,300

2023

$5,987 (−6.8%)

$364,000 + $216,100

$580,100

2022

$6,422 (+10.7%)

$364,000 + $212,500

$576,500

2021

$5,802 (+2.2%)

$312,000 + $200,500

$512,500

2020

$5,675 (+10.8%)

$282,300 + $192,600

$474,900

2019

$5,121 (+8.8%)

$272,800 + $131,700

$404,500

2018

$4,706 (+6.8%)

$252,600 + $120,600

$373,200

2017

$4,407 (+4.9%)

$230,300 + $120,600

$350,900

2016

$4,203 (−5.8%)

$222,800 + $120,600

$343,400

2015

$4,460 (+3.4%)

$219,100 + $120,600

$339,700

2014

$4,314 (+3.9%)

$200,600 + $120,600

$321,200

2013

$4,152 (−7.4%)

$183,500 + $124,300

$307,800

2012

$4,482 (+2.0%)

$183,500 + $152,200

$335,700

2011

$4,394 (+1.5%)

$183,500 + $152,200

$335,700

2010

$4,330 (+6.4%)

$193,100 + $152,200

$345,300

2009

$4,070

$208,200 + $152,000

$360,200

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

6,970 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,276

Year built

1883

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2451946S

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: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 224
Length: 16
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 221
Length: 13
Width: 17
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 108
Length: 12
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

Living Room Information
Area: 294
Length: 21
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Kitchen Information
Area: 210
Length: 15
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Vinyl,Dining Area,Kitchen Island,Dryer Hookup - Electric,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Washer Hookup

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 5
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s), Screens
Flooring: Wood, Carpet

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,267
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Gray

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Screens, Fenced Yard, Garden

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.16
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,718.15
Tax Year: 2018

Utilities

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

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Grove Street west and right onto Potter Road.
UnparsedAddress: 86 Potter Road, Waltham MA 02453

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, House of Worship, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,276
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,970 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1883
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2451946S

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 26, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
Exclusions: Coat Rack In Kitchen.
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

James Fitzgerald Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi

6/10

John W. McDevitt Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi

7/10

Waltham Senior High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi

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

54% 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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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

$734,000 – $889,000

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Home values near 86 Potter Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
75 Potter Rd, Waltham, MA 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1235 Sq. Ft.	$725,832
80 Potter Rd, Waltham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3331 Sq. Ft.	$979,114

Address	Redfin Estimate
81 Potter Rd, Waltham, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 951 Sq. Ft.	$698,790
74 Potter Rd, Waltham, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1463 Sq. Ft.	$740,496

Address	Redfin Estimate
85 Potter Rd, Waltham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1247 Sq. Ft.	$860,463
70 Potter Rd, Waltham, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1965 Sq. Ft.	$871,097

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