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$518,000
● House - Off Market

81 Prentice St

Waltham, MA 02451
bedrooms
4 Beds
bathrooms
1 Bath, 1 Half Bath
square feet
1,817 Ft²
$777,023
RealtyHop Estimate
48.03%
Since Sep 1, 2018
MA-Boston
Primary Model

About This Property

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.
Unit Size
1,817 Ft²
Days on Market
-
Land Size
0.10 acres
Price per sqft
$289
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
$436
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1937

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Last updated: 4 months ago (MLSPIN #72346683)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Oct 10, 2025 Sold
Sold
Sep 11, 2025 In contract -
In contract
Sep 7, 2025 Price Decreased $724,900
↓ $65K (8.2%)
Price Decreased
Sep 4, 2025 Listed by Chinatti Realty Group, Inc. $789,900
Listed by Chinatti Realty Group, Inc.
Welcome to 81 Prentice Street—a beautifully maintained 4-bedroom, 1.5-bath home that blends timeless charm with modern updates. Located in the sought-after Highlands neighborhood, it’s just 0.2 miles from the Wayside Trail, 0.3 miles from Prospect Hill Park, and 0.5 miles from Leary Field. (now a renovated state of the art track) Inside, enjoy gleaming hardwood floors, central A/C (2019), a new boiler (2023), and an electrical upgrade (2024). Other improvements include a woodstove insert with blower (2020), seven new windows (2022), a rebuilt chimney (2022), and a newly installed French drain (2024). Off the dining room, a three-season screened porch offers a peaceful retreat, while the kitchen opens to a sunny deck, perfect for morning coffee. Ample parking includes a paved driveway for two cars plus garage access for another. Mature shrubbery and perennial gardens surround the property. They provide shade, privacy and nectar for the pollinators. Move-in ready pride of ownership
Aug 15, 2018 Sold
Sold
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Property Highlights

Parking Available
Garage
Fireplace

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1937
  • Effective Year Built: 1937
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 7
  • Bedroom Count: 4
  • Bathroom Count: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bathrooms: 2
  • Building Condition: 6
  • Building Quality: 0
  • Construction Type: 6
  • Building Style: 4
  • Exterior Walls Type: 19
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 1
  • Roof Cover Type: 15
  • Floor Count: 200
  • Living Units: 1
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 7
  • Basement Area: 1,114
  • Garage Type: 17
  • Parking Space Count: 1
  • Patio Type: 0
  • Porch Type: 0
  • Pool Type: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 4,230
  • Total Building Area: 2,415
  • Gross Building Area: 3,442
  • Building Area: 2,415
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Fireplace Count: 1
  • Air Conditioning: 0
  • Heating: 16
  • Heated Square Feet: 2,415
  • Heating Fuel Type: 6

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 0
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Land Acres: 0000000097
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: 101

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Waltham School District
  • School Tax School District: WALTHAM SD
  • Census Tract: 368200

Zoning

  • Zoning: 1

Geography

  • Account Number: 92465
  • Parcel: WALT M:050 B:022 L:0011
  • Block: 22
  • Lot: 11
  • Municipality: WALTHAM
  • Latitude: 42.3809
  • Longitude: -71.2494

    Address

  • Full Address: 81 Prentice St
  • Address - House Number: 81
  • Address - Street Name: Prentice
  • Address - Suffix Type: St
  • State: MA
  • City Name: Waltham
  • Carrier Code: C016
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 0729
  • Zip Code: 02451

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Amount: $618,800

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.1537
  • Valuation Date: Feb 07, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 81
  • Final Value: 737,510
  • High Value: 850,868
  • Low Value: 624,151

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2024
  • Assessed Total Value: $641,900
  • Assessed Land Value: $351,200
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $290,700

    Sales

  • Current Sale Recording Date: Aug 15, 2018
  • Current Sale Price:
  • Current Sale Document Type: O
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 124453
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: Mar 31, 2000
  • Previous Sale Amount: $248,000
  • Previous Sale Document Type: 27
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 81 Prentice Street built and last sold?
The property at 81 Prentice Street was built in 1937 and last sold on Jan 1, 1970 for $518,000.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 81 Prentice Street is $706,746.
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