Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds2,300 sqft
78 Hardy Pond Rd, Waltham, MA 02451
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.23 acresLot Size
2020Year Built
$527/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Peace and tranquility. New beautiful home located on a quiet cul de sac along the north shore of Hardy Pond. Entering the home you are drawn through a warm, vaulted foyer to a cozy yet expansive, open and sunny living room with tall ceilings, a fireplace, dining and kitchen along a bank of tall windows and doors overlooking the large deck and beautiful water views. Down a wide corridor to a room with views of the sunrise and the pond, which could be a den or an ADA bedroom with adjacent ADA shower...Peace and tranquility. New beautiful home located on a quiet cul de sac along the north shore of Hardy Pond. Entering the home you are drawn through a warm, vaulted foyer to a cozy yet expansive, open and sunny living room with tall ceilings, a fireplace, dining and kitchen along a bank of tall windows and doors overlooking the large deck and beautiful water views. Down a wide corridor to a room with views of the sunrise and the pond, which could be a den or an ADA bedroom with adjacent ADA shower and powder room. The first floor also contains a large mudroom with laundry and access to the garage. All one level, no barriers. Stairs lead down to an unfinished, walkout basement that has an additional 800 sq ft of space.   Second level stairway leads to a master bedroom suite with fireplace, juliet balcony, walk through closet and master bath with radiant floors an soaking tub overlooking the water. Located in the heart of a long-established neighborhood, one will feel immediately a home.
Listing closed: 07/20/2020 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72660795

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Median sold price

$990,000

Avg days on market

35

Sale-to-list ratio

96.8%

Waltham, MA

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Property Information for 78 Hardy Pond Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $5,291 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Waltham
  • Area: MA-Waltham
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces Total: 3
Building Information
  • Year Built: 2020
  • Lot Size: 0.23 AC / 9,801 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, University
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2300.0
  • Color: Grey
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Water View: Yes
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Owner
Location/School
  • Grade School: Macarthur
  • High School: Waltham Hs
  • Middle School: Kennedy
  • Neighborhood: Hardy Pond
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Gas Oven, Utility Connections for Gas Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Walk Out, Concrete Floor, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • DoorFeatures: Insulated Doors, French Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Finish - Cement Plaster
  • Interior Features: Finish - Cement Plaster, French Doors
  • Laundry Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Main Level, First Floor, Washer Hookup
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame, Conventional (2x4-2x6)
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Rain Gutters, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Stone Wall, Porch, Deck, Deck - Wood
  • Lot Description: Flood Plain
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck, Deck - Wood
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Waterfront, Pond
  • Waterview Features: Pond
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Side Entry, Insulated, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Side Entry, Insulated, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Side Entry, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas, Hydro Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Beamed Ceilings,Vaulted Ceiling(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Marble,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Balcony / Deck,Cable Hookup,Double Vanity,Dressing Room,Recessed Lighting,Beadboard,Crown Molding
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Beadboard
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Beadboard
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Handicap Accessible,Recessed Lighting
  • Bedroom4 Level: Main
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Crown Molding
  • Dining Room Level: Main
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Dining Area,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding
  • Kitchen Level: Main
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Balcony / Deck,French Doors,Handicap Equipped,Cable Hookup,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Gas Stove,Crown Molding
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Property is in a flood zone. All interior photos are renderings for marketing purposes only and a general idea of the space/finishes,however final product may vary. Measurements are approximate only (from builder) and for marketing purposes only
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: M:013 B:008 L:0007,827637
  • Assessments: $417,900
  • Book: 63609
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Zoning: 1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Entrance
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 1
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 78 Hardy Pond Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 20, 2020

Sold

MLS PIN #72660795

$1,212,000
Jun 5, 2020

Contingent

MLS PIN #72660795

May 23, 2020

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72660795

$1,188,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/20/2020

Sold

MLS PIN #72660795

$1,212,000
06/05/2020

Contingent

MLS PIN #72660795

05/23/2020

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72660795

$1,188,000

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

Public Records for 78 Hardy Pond Road

Taxable ValueLand$480,500Additions$829,700Total$1,310,200
Tax Record2025$12,866 ($1,072 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt1,604 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,604 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt802 SqFtStories2Lot Size9,792 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2018Year Renovated2018Zoning1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNWALT M:013 B:008 L:0007

Schools near 78 Hardy Pond 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 - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Douglas Macarthur Elementary School
PublicK to 5

John F Kennedy Middle School
Public6 to 8

Waltham Sr High School
Public9 to 12

Waltham Valor 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: 78 Hardy Pond Road, Waltham, MA 02451
$1,212,000
4
2,300
9,801
1
1.5
979
5,929
$620,000
2
1,260
4,550
$270,000
2
1
977
2
1
955
3,528
$175,000
3
1,392
6,900

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