Last Sold Price
4 beds1,453 sqft$437/sqft
50 Sterling Rd, Waltham, MA 02451

Description

Truly a special home, this Highlands Gambrel offers a peaceful, private setting at the end of its beautiful tree lined street. 50 Sterling has been meticulously cared for, & tastefully updated for modern living while preserving its charming period details. Updates include renovated bedrooms, 2011 windows, gas install, irrigation system & home is de-leaded! First floor offers wonderful flow & layout w/ dining room w/original china cabinet, oversized living room w/fireplace, both w/ beautiful bay windows!...Truly a special home, this Highlands Gambrel offers a peaceful, private setting at the end of its beautiful tree lined street. 50 Sterling has been meticulously cared for, & tastefully updated for modern living while preserving its charming period details. Updates include renovated bedrooms, 2011 windows, gas install, irrigation system & home is de-leaded! First floor offers wonderful flow & layout w/ dining room w/original china cabinet, oversized living room w/fireplace, both w/ beautiful bay windows! Stunning custom hardwood floors & high ceilings throughout. Spacious kitchen w/attached pantry/mud room & laundry. Finished 3 season porch. Top floor has 3 full sunny bedrooms, tiled bath, & office. Out front, relax in your rocking chair on the newly refurbished covered porch, or enjoy a more private setting on the rear patio. Private yard, driveway, & shed. Incredibly convenient location w/easy access to 128/Mass Pike/RT-2. Don't miss out on this exceptional home! Offers by 10am -10/9
LISTING CLOSED: 11/20/2020 12:00 AM

Property Details for 50 Sterling Road

Status
MLS #
72743645
Days on Market
19
Taxes
$5,725 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1820
Town
Waltham
Area
MA-Waltham
Architectural Style
Gambrel /Dutch
Style
Gambrel /Dutch
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces Total
3

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$700,000

Avg days on market

22

Sale-to-list ratio

98.5%

Waltham, MA

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Location

Sold By RE/MAX Executive Realty, Kathleen Dragin

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Building Information for 50 Sterling Road

Stories-Year Built1820Building Size-Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,403 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,705 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,228

Property Taxes

$477

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 50 Sterling Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Laundromat, Highway Access
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1453.0
  • Color: Brown
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Plympton
  • High School: Waltham High
  • Middle School: Kennedy
  • Neighborhood: Highlands
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Gas Dryer, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Walk Out, Interior Access, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Sun Room, Foyer
  • Interior Features: Window AC
  • Laundry Features: Flooring - Hardwood, First Floor
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Storage Shed, Sprinkler System
  • Exterior Features: Storage Shed, Sprinkler System, Porch, Porch - Screened, Patio
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Screened, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Carriage Shed, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Carriage Shed, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewage District: MWRA
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, for Electric Dryer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 154.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 11.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 14.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 132.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom2 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 72.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom3 Length: 8.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 9.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 66.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup,High Speed Internet Hookup
  • Bedroom4 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 6.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 30.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bathroom1 Length: 6.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 5.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 169.0
  • Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Lighting - Overhead
  • Dining Room Length: 13.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 13.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 108.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Pantry,Dryer Hookup - Gas,Stainless Steel Appliances,Storage,Washer Hookup,Gas Stove,Lighting - Overhead
  • Kitchen Length: 12.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 9.0
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 9X6
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 195.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Room Living Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 15.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Public Record states home is built 1820,although the Waltham building card states 1920 - also records have the “office”as the 4th Bedroom - but there is no closet. Home is De-Leaded and paperwork is attached to this listing - pls review and give to buyers
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: 833941
  • Assessments: $479,100
  • Book: 55187
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Zoning: 1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 1
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 50 Sterling Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 20, 2020

Sold

MLS PIN #72743645

$635,000
Oct 19, 2020

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72743645

Oct 19, 2020

Contingent

MLS PIN #72743645

DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/20/2020

Sold

MLS PIN #72743645

$635,000
10/19/2020

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72743645

10/19/2020

Contingent

MLS PIN #72743645

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

Public Records for 50 Sterling Road

Taxable ValueLand$393,400Additions$248,800Total$642,200
Tax Record2025$6,306 ($526 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,453 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,453 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt879 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,425 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1820Year Renovated1820Zoning1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNWALT M:050 B:039 L:0016

Schools near 50 Sterling Road

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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 50 Sterling Road, Waltham, MA 02451
$635,000
4
1,453
6,403
$611,000
3
1,550
5,000
$428,000
2
1,208
$630,000
2
1,475
$480,000
4
2,640
4,792
$530,000
4
2
2,124

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