4 beds1,224 sqft$572/sqft
71 Farnum Rd, Waltham, MA 02453
Est: $3,939/moGet pre-approved

Description

Attention builders, developers, renovators, and contractors! Highly desirable Warrendale neighborhood. Adorable Cape situated on a huge private 1/4-acre lot offering endless possibilities. Renovate, restore, or build new. The existing home features a fireplaced living room, original full cabinet kitchen, first floor full tile bath, one car garage, and central air conditioning. Outstanding opportunity to create your dream home in one of Waltham’s most sought-after neighborhoods. Convenient to public...Attention builders, developers, renovators, and contractors! Highly desirable Warrendale neighborhood. Adorable Cape situated on a huge private 1/4-acre lot offering endless possibilities. Renovate, restore, or build new. The existing home features a fireplaced living room, original full cabinet kitchen, first floor full tile bath, one car garage, and central air conditioning. Outstanding opportunity to create your dream home in one of Waltham’s most sought-after neighborhoods. Convenient to public transportation, shopping, restaurants, parks, Fitzgerald School, and more.
LISTING UPDATED: 08/06/2026 09:02 AM

Listing Agents

  1. Hans Brings

    Hans Brings

    Listing Agent

    Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC

    P: (781)-893-0808

  2. Hans Brings

    Hans Brings

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC

    P: (781)-893-0808

  3. Nancy Marston

    Nancy Marston

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC

    P: (781)-893-0808

Property Details for 71 Farnum Road

Status
MLS #
73560033
Days on Market
Listed Today
Taxes
$4,580 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1940
Town
Waltham
Area
MA-Waltham
Architectural Style
Cape
Style
Cape
Garage Spaces
1
Open Parking Spaces
2.00
Parking Spaces Total
3

Open Houses

Saturday, Aug 8th11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Sunday, Aug 9th1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Location

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Building Information for 71 Farnum Road

Stories-Year Built1940Building Size-Lot Size0.22 AC / 9,705 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,939 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,558

Property Taxes

$382

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 71 Farnum Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park
  • Living Area: 1224.0
  • 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: Fitzgerald
  • High School: Waltham High
  • Middle School: Mcdevitt
  • Neighborhood: Warrendale
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range
  • Basement Features: Full, Unfinished Basement
  • 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, Carpet, Laminate, Hardwood
  • Primary Bath: No
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Lot Description: Gentle Sloping
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 196.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Laminate
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 14.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 14.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 132.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom2 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 121.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: First
  • Bedroom3 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 120.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: First
  • Bedroom4 Width: 10.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 143.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Laminate
  • Kitchen Length: 13.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 11.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 192.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 12.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Seller is aware of settlement/foundation issues affecting the home. The property is being sold as-is. Buyers are encouraged to perform their own inspections and due diligence.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 837686
  • Assessments: $754,700
  • Block: B:012
  • Book: 0
  • Lot: L:0007
  • Map: M:062
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Zoning: 1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Block
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 71 Farnum Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 6, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73560033

$699,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/06/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73560033

$699,900

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

Public Records for 71 Farnum Road

Taxable ValueLand$492,400Additions$228,600Total$721,000
Tax Record2025$7,080 ($590 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,224 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,224 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt816 SqFtStories2Lot Size9,705 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1940Year Renovated1950Zoning1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNWALT M:062 B:012 L:0007

Schools near 71 Farnum 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
James Fitzgerald 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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71 Farnum Road is a single family home for sale in Waltham, MA 02453. This listing's school district is Waltham School District. Nearby schools include James Fitzgerald Elementary School, John W. McDevitt Middle School and Waltham Sr High School. 71 Farnum Road is a 4-bed, 1-bath, 1,224 sqft single family home built in 1940.

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