78-80 Elson Road

Sold 4/18/25Virtual Tour
Sold 4/18/25Virtual Tour
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$1,170,000
5 beds2,536 sqft$461/sqft
78-80 Elson Rd, Waltham, MA 02451
Multi FamilyProperty Type
5,737 sq ftLot Size
1910Year Built
$461/sq ftPrice per sq ft
5 carsParking Spaces

Description

Charming and meticulously maintained, this fully owner-occupied two-family home is nestled in the desirable and convenient Highlands neighborhood. Featuring a renovated interior and newer windows, this property is built for comfort and low maintenance. The first-floor unit offers a bright living room, formal dining room with a charming China hutch, a cozy den, a renovated eat-in kitchen with a pantry, and a newer marble-tiled bath. Step out onto the inviting rear porch for outdoor relaxation. The...Charming and meticulously maintained, this fully owner-occupied two-family home is nestled in the desirable and convenient Highlands neighborhood. Featuring a renovated interior and newer windows, this property is built for comfort and low maintenance. The first-floor unit offers a bright living room, formal dining room with a charming China hutch, a cozy den, a renovated eat-in kitchen with a pantry, and a newer marble-tiled bath. Step out onto the inviting rear porch for outdoor relaxation. The top-floor unit mirrors the charm with a renovated eat-in kitchen, formal dining room with China hutch, a tile bath, and a sunlit living room, in-unit laundry, front and rear porches,. A detached two-car garage and easy-care yard complete this property. Conveniently located near the bike path, shopping, dining, public transportation, and parks, this home offers a rare blend of modern updates and timeless appeal in a prime location.

Listing Agents

  1. Hans Brings RESULTS

    Hans Brings RESULTS

    Listing Agent

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Waltham

    P: (781) 893-0808

    M: (781) 283-0500

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  2. Hans Brings

    Hans Brings

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Waltham

    P: (781) 893-0808

    M: (781) 283-0500

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  3. Nancy Marston

    Nancy Marston

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Waltham

    P: (781) 893-0808

    M: (781) 446-9604

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Listing closed: 04/18/2025 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 73330186

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Avg days on market

26

Sale-to-list ratio

99.9%

Waltham, MA

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Property Information for 78-80 Elson Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $5,184 / year
  • MLS Type: Multi-family / 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
  • County: Middlesex County
  • Town: Waltham
  • Area: MA-Waltham
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces Total: 5
Building Information
  • Stories: 3
  • Residences: 2
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Lot Size: 0.13 AC / 5,737 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Highway Access
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2536.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Total Units: 2
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Plympton
  • High School: Waltham High
  • Middle School: Kennedy
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave
  • 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
  • Interior Features: Pantry, Stone/Granite/Solid Counters, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Office/Den
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch
  • Lot Description: Gentle Sloping
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Steam, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Home has been fully owner occupied for years making it in top condition
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 833936
  • Assessments: $821,900
  • Block: B:039
  • Book: 0
  • Lot: L:0011
  • Map: M:050
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Zoning: 1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
  • Total Living Levels: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Levels: 3
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit 1 Description
  • Floor U1: 1
  • Lease U1: N
  • Levels U1: 1
Unit 2 Description
  • Floor U2: 2
  • Lease U2: N
  • Levels U2: 1
Rental Info
Rental Info
  • Total Actual Rent: $.00

Property History for 78-80 Elson Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 18, 2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73330186

$1,170,000—
Feb 18, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73330186

—
Feb 4, 2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73330186

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/18/2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73330186

$1,170,000
02/18/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73330186

—
02/04/2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73330186

—

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

Public Records for 78-80 Elson Road

Taxable ValueLand$385,900Additions$436,000Total$821,900
Tax Record2024$7,923 ($660 / month)
Home Facts
Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,536 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,536 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,268 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,737 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1910Zoning1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNWALT M:050 B:039 L:0011

Schools near 78-80 Elson Road

This home is within Waltham School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Thomas R Plympton Elementary School
Public - K to 5
John F Kennedy Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Waltham Sr High School
Public - 9 to 12
Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program
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

Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program
PublicK to 5

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: 78-80 Elson Road, Waltham, MA 02451
$1,170,000
5
2,536
5,737
78 Elson Road, Unit 80, Waltham, MA 02451
–
–
3
2,536
5,737
76 Elson Road, Unit 2, Waltham, MA 02451
$535,500
3
1,404
–
74 Elson Road, Unit 74, Waltham, MA 02451
$299,900
2
1,307
–
74 Elson Road, Unit 1, Waltham, MA 02451
$499,000
2
1,307
–
74 Elson Road, Unit 2, Waltham, MA 02451
$535,500
Studio
1
1,404
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Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Waltham, Hans Brings RESULTS; Coldwell Banker Realty - Waltham, Hans Brings; Coldwell Banker Realty - Waltham, Nancy Marston

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