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Last Sold Price
3 beds1,700 sqft$356/sqft
56 Ash St, Waltham, MA 02453
Single FamilyProperty Type
3,180 sq ftLot Size
1900Year Built
$356/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Desirable and Convenient Newton Line. Lovingly Maintained Antique Colonial Featuring Younger Kitchen with Butler’s Pantry, Bright Formal Living Room and Dining Room, 2 Full Baths, Newly Painted Interior, Charming Hardwood Floors, Newer Windows, Oversized Bedrooms, Brand New 2nd Floor Carpeting, Relaxing Three Season Sun Porch with Sliding Glass Doors to Rear Patio, Newer 2016 Heating System, Newer 2015 Roof, Pull Down Attic Storage and More.Desirable and Convenient Newton Line. Lovingly Maintained Antique Colonial Featuring Younger Kitchen with Butler’s Pantry, Bright Formal Living Room and Dining Room, 2 Full Baths, Newly Painted Interior, Charming Hardwood Floors, Newer Windows, Oversized Bedrooms, Brand New 2nd Floor Carpeting, Relaxing Three Season Sun Porch with Sliding Glass Doors to Rear Patio, Newer 2016 Heating System, Newer 2015 Roof, Pull Down Attic Storage and More.
Listing closed: 04/15/2021 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72789764

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$715,000

Avg days on market

17

Sale-to-list ratio

100.6%

Waltham, MA

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Location

Sold By Century 21 Cityside, Miles Wright

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Property Information for 56 Ash Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $2,020 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Waltham
  • MLS Area: South Waltham
  • Area: MA-Waltham-South Waltham, MA-Waltham
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Antique
  • Style: Colonial, Antique
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Parking Spaces Total: 3
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Lot Size: 0.07 AC / 3,180 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Highway Access, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1700.0
  • 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: Whittemore
  • High School: Waltham High
  • Middle School: Mcdevitt
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range
  • Basement Features: Full, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Slider, Sun Room
  • Primary Bath: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Porch, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 208.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 16.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 13.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 130.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom2 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 10.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 195.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom3 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 13.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 224.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 16.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 14.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 252.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Pantry
  • Kitchen Length: 21.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 12.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 208.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 13.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 839936
  • Assessments: $448,900
  • Block: B:042
  • Book: 1180
  • Lot: L:0022
  • Map: M:069
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Zoning: 1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Heat Zones: 1
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 56 Ash Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 15, 2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72789764

$605,000
Mar 4, 2021

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72789764

Mar 4, 2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72789764

DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/15/2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72789764

$605,000
03/04/2021

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72789764

03/04/2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72789764

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

Public Records for 56 Ash Street

Taxable ValueLand$334,900Additions$260,300Total$595,200
Tax Record2025$5,845 ($487 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,700 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,700 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt850 SqFtStories2Lot Size3,158 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900Year Renovated1900Zoning1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNWALT M:069 B:042 L:0022

Schools near 56 Ash Street

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
Henry Whittemore Elementary School
PublicK 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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