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Last Sold Price
2 beds1,475 sqft$427/sqft
42 Sterling Rd, Unit 2, Waltham, MA 02451
CondoProperty Type
1900Year Built
$427/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Bright and spacious second floor unit located in the desirable Highlands neighborhood on a dead end road. Recent updates include new tile bathroom, new composite private rear deck, renovated south facing sun room with new energy efficient Anderson windows, gleaming refurbished maple floors throughout, freshly painted walls and ceilings. Finish basement with bonus room and a private laundry room, includes washer and dryer. Kitchen features new S. S. appliances with maple kitchen cabinets, granite...Bright and spacious second floor unit located in the desirable Highlands neighborhood on a dead end road. Recent updates include new tile bathroom, new composite private rear deck, renovated south facing sun room with new energy efficient Anderson windows, gleaming refurbished maple floors throughout, freshly painted walls and ceilings. Finish basement with bonus room and a private laundry room, includes washer and dryer. Kitchen features new S. S. appliances with maple kitchen cabinets, granite countertops. 8'-6" high plaster ceilings, central AC, new roof, new aluminum gutters, newer gas furnace, newer gas hot water tank. Ample attic storage exclusive for Unit #2. Convenient location to highways, public transportation, Prospect Hill Park, shopping, restaurants, commuter rail and new bike path. Two designated off street parking spaces. Make this Condo your new home and enjoy all that Waltham has to offer!
  • Listed by: James Casella • Nashoba Homes
Listing closed: 07/07/2023 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 73116561

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 42 Sterling Road, Unit 2

Property Details
  • Taxes: $2,432 / year
  • MLS Type: Condominium/Co-Op / Condo
  • Town: Waltham
  • Area: MA-Waltham
  • Style: 2/3 Family
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Parking Spaces Total: 2
  • Unit Placement: Upper
Building Information
  • Building/Complex: 42 Sterling Rd
  • Floor: 2
  • Stories: 2
  • Residences: 2
  • Pet Policy: Allowed
  • Year Built: 1900
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Highway Access, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1475.0
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Total Units: 2
  • Type of Condo: Condo
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Converted: 2004
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Plympton
  • High School: Waltham Hgh
  • Middle School: Jfk
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Tank Water Heater, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Gas Dryer
  • Basement Features: Y
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Flooring - Vinyl, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: Ceiling - Vaulted, Cable Hookup, Recessed Lighting, Bonus Room, Sun Room
  • Interior Features: Whole House Fan
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement, In Unit
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Stone
  • Entry Location: Upper
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • Exterior Features: Screens, Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Roof, Deck - Composite
  • Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed, Deck - Roof, Deck - Composite
  • Roof Material: Shingle, Rubber
  • Structure Type: 2/3 Family
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Off-Street, Paved Driveway, Exclusive Parking
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway, Exclusive Parking
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway, Exclusive Parking
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air, Whole House Fan
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 144.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 12.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 12.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 144.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Bedroom2 Width: 12.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 116.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 13.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Stainless Steel Appliances,Wainscoting,Gas Stove
  • Kitchen Length: 116.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 16.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup
  • Room Living Room Length: 116.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 14.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Documents Available: Master Deed, Rules & Regs, Master Plan
  • Documents Count: 3
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: The Real Estate tax is based on the City of Waltham's Owner Occupancy Tax Excemption discount.One dog and or one cat allowed per Unit. Currently no HOA fees or reserved funds. Unit 1 and Unit 2 share common expenses,48% Unit 1 and 52% Unit 2. See Common Expenses Attachment.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: 4610962
  • Assessments: $496,100
  • Book: 55064
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Zoning: res
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 2
  • Total Living Levels: 2
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
  • Management: Owner Association
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: 2
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 2.0
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2%
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2%

Property History for 42 Sterling Road, Unit 2

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 7, 2023

Sold

MLS PIN #73116561

$630,000
Jun 20, 2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73116561

Jun 20, 2023

Contingent

MLS PIN #73116561

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/07/2023

Sold

MLS PIN #73116561

$630,000
06/20/2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73116561

06/20/2023

Contingent

MLS PIN #73116561

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

Public Records for 42 Sterling Road, Unit 2

Taxable ValueLand-Additions$601,900Total-
Tax Record2025$5,911 ($493 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,475 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,475 SqFtStories2Lot Size4,947 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1900Year Renovated2000CountyMIDDLESEXAPNWALT M:050 B:039 L:0018 002

Schools near 42 Sterling Road, Unit 2

This home is within Waltham School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Thomas R Plympton Elementary School
PublicK to 5

John F Kennedy 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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