Sold
Last Sold Price
2 beds1,160 sqft
159 Florence Rd, Waltham, MA 02453
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.19 acresLot Size
1940Year Built
$466/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Your chance to own in the Cedarwood neighborhood, one of the best neighborhoods in Waltham. This 2 bedroom 1.5 bath ranch-style home boasts a large lot surrounded by beautiful homes. The main level has a lovely fireplaced living room, cozy kitchen, four season sunroom, two bedrooms and one full bath. Beautiful views from the kitchen and sunroom. Basement has loads of potential with a convenient walk-out to the back yard. Needs some work but this home could become your forever home with a little TLC....Your chance to own in the Cedarwood neighborhood, one of the best neighborhoods in Waltham. This 2 bedroom 1.5 bath ranch-style home boasts a large lot surrounded by beautiful homes. The main level has a lovely fireplaced living room, cozy kitchen, four season sunroom, two bedrooms and one full bath. Beautiful views from the kitchen and sunroom. Basement has loads of potential with a convenient walk-out to the back yard. Needs some work but this home could become your forever home with a little TLC. One car garage with space for another in the driveway. Easy walk to Cedarwood Park. Waltham has the best outdoor parks and trails of any community in Massachusetts, not to mention Waltham boasts state of the art Elementary, Middle and High School facilities, and the campuses of Brandeis and Bentley Universities. Bring your ideas. Sold as is.
  • Listed by: Gary J. Marchese • Marchese Realty Group
Listing closed: 08/02/2024 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 73249866

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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$600,000

Avg days on market

24

Sale-to-list ratio

98.1%

Waltham, MA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Marchese Realty Group, Gary J. Marchese

Sold By William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, Heather Aordkian

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Property Information for 159 Florence Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $6,156 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Waltham
  • MLS Area: Cedarwood
  • Area: MA-Waltham-Cedarwood, MA-Waltham
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Style: Ranch
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces Total: 2
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Lot Size: 0.19 AC / 8,072 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Public School, University
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1160.0
  • Color: white
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Stanley
  • High School: Waltham High
  • Middle School: Mcdevitt
  • Neighborhood: Cedarwood
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement Features: Finished, Walk Out
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Laminate, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Window AC
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: No
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Stone, Block
  • Lot Description: Sloped
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Being sold as is
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:066 B:001 L:0015,838570
  • Assessments: $638,600
  • Book: 13341
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Zoning: RA
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 2
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Block
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.0%
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0

Property History for 159 Florence Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 2, 2024

Sold

MLS PIN #73249866

$540,000
Jul 11, 2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73249866

Jul 11, 2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73249866

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/02/2024

Sold

MLS PIN #73249866

$540,000
07/11/2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73249866

07/11/2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73249866

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 159 Florence Road

Taxable ValueLand$411,200Additions$237,900Total$649,100
Tax Record2025$6,374 ($531 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,160 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,160 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,148 SqFtStories1Lot Size8,072 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1940Year Renovated1940Zoning1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNWALT M:066 B:001 L:0015

Schools near 159 Florence Road

This home is within Waltham School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
William F. Stanley Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

John W. McDevitt Middle School
Public6 to 8

Waltham Sr High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 159 Florence Road, Waltham, MA 02453
$540,000
2
1,160
8,072
$161,000
2
1,028
$710,000
4
2,591
5,018
$151,000
2
2.5
1,986
5,915
$690,000
3
2,000
6,012
3
1
2,066
5,005

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Listing Courtesy of Marchese Realty Group, Gary J. Marchese

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