Set at the end of a quiet West Side dead-end street, this 4-bedroom Colonial combines a private, nature-filled setting with everyday neighborhood convenience, just moments from the trails at Shaker Glen Conservation Area and the newer Reeves Elementary School. A tiled mudroom entry with double closet, opens to a sun-filled living room featuring warm hardwood floors and plenty of room to entertain! The kitchen offers direct access to the patio and flows seamlessly into the open dining and family room with durable tile flooring and sliders providing direct access to the back deck. A bright first-floor bedroom with original hardwood floors provides wonderful flexibility for guests, a home office, or multi-generational living, with a convenient half bath nearby. Upstairs are three additional hardwood-floored bedrooms, including a spacious primary with a bay window and generous walk-in closet, plus a shared full bath with tiled tub/shower. The walk-out lower level houses laundry and utilities while providing abundant storage.Beyond the interior, the property extends its living experience outdoors with an inviting outdoor deck/dining area, perfect for al fresco meals and entertaining. A dedicated patio offers an additional space for relaxation, while a classic front porch provides a welcoming entry and a charming spot for enjoying the surroundings. Situated on a generous 12,197 square foot lot, the property offers considerable exterior space with the private backyard designed for enjoying the wooded setting. Bring your renovation ideas and personal style to transform this well-located West Woburn property into a home that's truly your own! Showings can be arranged this Friday 8/28 and Sunday 8/30. Showings also on Thursday, Sept 3, from 9:30 am to 5 pm and Friday Sept 4th, 11 am - 5:30 pm. Any offers due Friday , Sept 4th by 6pm.
Shakerhill, located between Horn Pond and Woburn Center, is a residential and wooded Woburn neighborhood with curving streets and mid-century homes. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Horn Pond loop at Lake Avenue and Arlington Road, where walkers, runners, and dog-leash strolls set the daily rhythm. Split-levels and ranches sit behind mature trees, with pockets of newer infill near main roads. Horn Pond’s shoreline paths and views shape a calm, outdoors-forward routine. Community touchstones include the Woburn Public Library, the Woburn Cultural Council’s events at City Hall, and the historic Woburn Bowladrome.
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Market insights
79 Waverly Rd · $549,900
DAYS ON MARKET
25 days
The average home goes pending in 23 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.8%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$549,900
Median sale price in this area is $843,256. (53% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
22% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Entrance foyer
Closets
Storm door(s)
Insulated windows with screens
Recessed lighting
Cable hookup
Bedrooms
Master bedroom on second floor with ceiling fan, walk-in closet, bay/bow/box window and hardwood flooring
Bedroom 2 on second floor with closet and hardwood flooring
Bedroom 3 on second floor with ceiling fan, closet and hardwood flooring
Bedroom 4 on first floor with closet
Bathrooms
One full bathroom with tiled tub, stone/ceramic tile flooring and stone/granite/solid countertops
One half bathroom with vinyl flooring
Kitchen
Hardwood flooring
Pantry
Recessed lighting
Range
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Water heater
Laundry & utility
Washer hookup
Electric dryer hookup
Flooring
Hardwood
Wood
Tile
Stone/ceramic tile
Heating & cooling
Oil baseboard heating
Exterior features
Wood deck and additional deck
Patio
Garden
Rain gutters
Outdoor storage
Screens
Deck with exterior access
Home design
Single family residence
Beige exterior color
Shingle and other roof types
Above-grade finished area approximately 1,603
Parking
Two open parking spaces
Paved driveway with off-street parking
Construction
Frame construction (conventional 2x4–2x6)
Block and stone foundation
Built (year per public records)
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Circuit breaker electric
Electric range/oven hookup
HOA & community
Not a senior community
Community amenities nearby include public transportation, shopping, tennis courts, parks, golf, laundromat, conservation area, highway access, houses of worship and schools
Financial info
Active Under Contract status
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
WEST SIDE OLDER COLONIAL - NEEDS TLC. DEAD END STREET FOR GREAT PRIVACY. LARGE YARD.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,093 (+12.1%)
$333,800 + $332,100
$665,900
2025
$5,437 (+12.5%)
$317,900 + $318,800
$636,700
2024
$4,832 (−0.6%)
$302,800 + $296,700
$599,500
2023
$4,861 (+4.2%)
$275,300 + $283,400
$558,700
2022
$4,663 (+9.1%)
$239,400 + $259,800
$499,200
2021
$4,276 (+0.4%)
$228,000 + $230,300
$458,300
2020
$4,257 (+1.9%)
$228,000 + $228,800
$456,800
2019
$4,177 (+5.8%)
$217,200 + $222,500
$439,700
2018
$3,949 (+5.6%)
$199,300 + $200,000
$399,300
2017
$3,741 (+4.8%)
$189,800 + $186,600
$376,400
2016
$3,569 (+8.1%)
$177,400 + $177,700
$355,100
2014
$3,303 (+0.3%)
$174,500 + $141,900
$316,400
2013
$3,292
$174,600 + $141,900
$316,500
2012
$3,292 (+1.0%)
$174,600 + $141,900
$316,500
2011
$3,260 (−0.2%)
$174,600 + $141,900
$316,500
2010
$3,266 (+3.6%)
$174,600 + $141,900
$316,500
2009
$3,154
$178,200 + $147,300
$325,500
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.28 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,603
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,603
Year built
1903
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
1489242S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 15, 2026.
R-1
Single-Family District
The purpose of a townhouse development in residential districts is to provide for residential development which: Results in the permanent preservation of open space which is of use and value to the City and which would not normally be preserved under development undertaken according to other sections of the ordinance.; Encourages creative site planning which is sensitive to the natural characteristics of the land.; Provides for economical development, efficient provisions of public services and minimizes road and driveway construction and paving.; Promotes aesthetics and other amenities.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Educational/school
Fire house
Police station
Recreation
Golf related
Communications tower
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 96° 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
Woburn, MA • 01801
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Sun exposure
83/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Woburn. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.2 hrs
4.6 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 79 Waverly Rd
$567,173
$17K over list price of $550K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $770K to $930K.