Last Sold Price
2 beds1,740 sqft$287/sqft
78 Shirley Rd, Waltham, MA 02452

Description

Location, Location, Location! This recently updated cozy split entry, one owner home was built in 1962 and situated on TWO private lots. Beautiful hardwood floors throughout the first floor. Updated kitchen contains stainless steel appliances, Anderson windows and access to rear patio. This home also features a new natural gas heating system, new wall AC unit, new breaker panel, new automated and insulated garage door and pull down stairway to open attic. Located on a cul-de-sac on the Belmont line,...Location, Location, Location! This recently updated cozy split entry, one owner home was built in 1962 and situated on TWO private lots. Beautiful hardwood floors throughout the first floor. Updated kitchen contains stainless steel appliances, Anderson windows and access to rear patio. This home also features a new natural gas heating system, new wall AC unit, new breaker panel, new automated and insulated garage door and pull down stairway to open attic. Located on a cul-de-sac on the Belmont line, this home offers privacy and an easy commute to Boston by way of Waverley Commuter Rail train or 554 bus. From the living room, view the ridge-line towards Boston. It's conveniently located near Beaver Brook Reservation, sprinkler play park, dog walking/jogging trails, tennis courts, local shops and restaurants.
LISTING CLOSED: 02/05/2016 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Diedre Hudson • Gousby Realty Group LLC

Property Details for 78 Shirley Road

Status
MLS #
71927569
Days on Market
82
Taxes
$4,704 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1962
Town
Waltham
Area
MA-Waltham
Style
Split Entry
Garage Spaces
1
Parking Spaces Total
3

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$748,000

Avg days on market

38

Sale-to-list ratio

102.2%

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Building Information for 78 Shirley Road

Stories-Year Built1962Building Size-Lot Size0.25 AC / 10,730 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,933 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,541

Property Taxes

$392

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 78 Shirley Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1740.0
  • 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: Northeast Elem
  • High School: Waltham Sr High
  • Middle School: John F Kennedy
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, Range Hood, Tankless Water Heater
  • Basement Features: Partial
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • DoorFeatures: Insulated Doors, Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame, See Remarks
  • Lot Description: Cul-De-Sac, Sloped
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Heated, Work Area, Paved Drive, Off-Street, On Street Permit, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Heated, Work Area, Paved Drive, Off-Street, On Street Permit, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Heated, Work Area, Off-Street, On Street Permit, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Wall AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 180.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 15.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 12.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 144.0
  • Bedroom2 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Bedroom2 Width: 12.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Level: Basement
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 230.0
  • Dining Room Length: 10.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 23.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 144.0
  • Kitchen Length: 12.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 12.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 252.0
  • Room Living Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 12.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Dead End
  • Disclosures: Premises treated and monitored for termites since 2008,with no active infestation found since 2008
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Estate Sale
  • Tax ID: M:046 B:002 L:0020,832879
  • Assessments: $358,300
  • Book: 0
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Zoning: 1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 2
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Block, Other
  • Frontage: 81.00
  • Levels: Split Entry
  • Heat Zones: 1
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5%
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5%

Property History for 78 Shirley Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 5, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #568554023

$500,000
Feb 5, 2016

Sold

MLS PIN #71927569

$500,000
Dec 22, 2015

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71927569

DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/05/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #568554023

$500,000
02/05/2016

Sold

MLS PIN #71927569

$500,000
12/22/2015

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71927569

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

Public Records for 78 Shirley Road

Taxable ValueLand$470,000Additions$305,300Total$775,300
Tax Record2025$7,613 ($634 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,800 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,800 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt200 SqFtStories1Lot Size10,729 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1962Year Renovated1962Zoning1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNWALT M:046 B:002 L:0020

Schools near 78 Shirley Road

This home is within Waltham School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Northeast Elementary School
PublicPK 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 Shirley Road, Waltham, MA 02452
$500,000
2
1,740
10,730
$860,000
3
2,025
18,639
$430,000
4
1,600
12,197
3
2
1,480
6,525
$370,000
4
1,764
13,476
3
1.5
1,814
7,553

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