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78 Prentice St, Waltham, MA, 02451

$769,900

Home List Price

$9,143*

Closing Credit

3 Bedrooms
2 Full Baths
2,129 SqFt
$362/SqFt
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78 Prentice St, Waltham$769,900

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Property Highlights

Home TypeSingle Family Residence
ParkingAttached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Attached Garage1 space
Year Built1954
HeatingBaseboard, Oil, Ductless
CoolingDuctless
BasementYes
MLS #73228495
Lot Size0.13 Acres
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(Contingent)

About 78 Prentice St

Desirable Highlands New England Cape! This fabulous home offers super convenient location as well as being in great condition. Enlarged stainless and granite enlarged kitchen has a vaulted ceiling as well as sliders to the patio and backyard. Brand new oak hardwood floors were just installed in kitchen, all others just refinished on first floor. High efficiency mini-splits provide year round comfort. Lower level has additional usable space for playroom, exercise or family room, etc. Come see for yourself at either OH this Saturday 1 to 3 and Sunday 1 to 3.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Living Area: 2,129 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Coldwell Banker Realty - Sudbury
  • Listing Agent: Samuel Webb

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood, Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Tile, Hardwood, Parquet
  • Interior: Home Office

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Exterior: Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Fenced Yard, Stone Wall

Parking Information:

  • Garage Space: 1 space
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot: Corner Lot, Wooded
  • Lot Size: 0.13 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil, Ductless
  • Cooling: Ductless

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • Waltham Sr High School, Public District Grades 9-12
  • John F Kennedy Middle School, Public District Grades 6-8
  • Thomas R Plympton Elementary School, Public District Grades KG-5

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: GPS

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $769,900
  • Price Per SqFt: $362/SqFt

Agent Commission:

  • Buyer's Agent Commission: 2.5

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $6,637
  • Tax Year: 2021
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Housing Market Comparison

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Waltham, MA

City

Med. Sold Price

$780K

Med. Price/SqFt

$434

Avg. Days On Market

15

# of Sold Homes

33

78 Prentice St vs Waltham

9 DAYS ON ROCKET

-6 Days

$769,900

-$10.1K Less

$362/SqFt

-$72 Less

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $10.1K less than the Median Sold Price and $72/SqFt less than other homes in Waltham, MA.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
  • MLS Number: #73228495

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Coldwell Banker Realty - Sudbury
  • Listing Agent: Samuel Webb

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Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

Jun 30, 2005Home Sold
$377,500

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2021$6,637$586,300
2020$6,529$546,400
2019$6,401$505,600
2018$5,900$467,900
2017$4,969$395,600

History based on county public records data.

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Elementary School

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4
/10

  • Thomas R Plympton Elementary School

  • 20 Farnsworth St

  • 0.38 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-5

Middle School

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6
/10

  • John F Kennedy Middle School

  • 655 Lexington St

  • 1.41 miles

  • Public District Grades 6-8

High School

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3
/10

  • Waltham Sr High School

  • 617 Lexington St

  • 1.42 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $101,210. Typical income of Waltham, MA residents is between $35k-100k annually. Most families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 78 Prentice St

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 78 Prentice St property is $769,900.

What type of property is this?

The property 78 Prentice St is a house located in Waltham, Massachusetts, 02451.

Is this property for sale now?

Accepting Backup Offers: 78 Prentice St is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.

What are the assigned schools for this property?

The assigned schools for 78 Prentice St are:
Thomas R Plympton Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 4/10
John F Kennedy Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 6/10
Waltham Sr High School: GreatSchools Rating 3/10

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $6,637 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

When was this property sold last time and for how much?

The last sale was on June 30, 2005 for $377,500. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 78 Prentice St has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 78 Prentice St is 2,129 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 78 Prentice St is 1954.

Rocket Homes›Massachusetts›Middlesex County›Waltham›02451›78 Prentice St

This home is located at 78 Prentice St in Waltham, MA and zip code 02451 in the The Highlands neighborhood. This 2,129 square foot home, which was built in 1954, sits on a 0.13 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 25, 2024 and is currently priced at $769,900.

In April 2024 more than 27 listings in Waltham, MA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 3 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 3 were sold below. Between March 2024 and April 2024, Waltham, MA real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 22.6%. In April 2024, listings were on the market for 15 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $780,000.

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