Last Sold Price
2 beds1,674 sqft$505/sqft
79 Bruce Rd, Waltham, MA 02453

Description

Highly sought-after Warrendale community! Beautifully renovated bungalow blends modern comfort with timeless design. Step inside to discover a stunning chef’s kitchen featuring brand-new cherry cabinetry, quartz countertops, and stainless steel appliances. An inviting island flows into a formal dining area accented with elegant wainscoting. The cozy living room, complete with a fireplace and refined crown moldings, exudes warmth and charm. A new tile bathroom and 1st floor laundry add everyday convenience....Highly sought-after Warrendale community! Beautifully renovated bungalow blends modern comfort with timeless design. Step inside to discover a stunning chef’s kitchen featuring brand-new cherry cabinetry, quartz countertops, and stainless steel appliances. An inviting island flows into a formal dining area accented with elegant wainscoting. The cozy living room, complete with a fireplace and refined crown moldings, exudes warmth and charm. A new tile bathroom and 1st floor laundry add everyday convenience. The top floor offers versatile space for recreation or future expansion, while the newer lower level impresses with a family room, bedroom, office, quartz wet bar, and an added bathroom ideal for a guest suite or extended family. Outside, a beautifully landscaped yard awaits, featuring a deck, patio, outdoor kitchen, unique “Pub shed,” & fire pit—perfect for gatherings. Conveniently located near restaurants, parks, & public transportation, this home delivers an exceptional lifestyle
LISTING CLOSED: 04/15/2025 12:00 AM

Listing Agents

  1. Hans Brings

    Hans Brings

    Listing Agent

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Waltham

    P: (781) 893-0808

  2. Hans Brings

    Hans Brings

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Waltham

    P: (781) 893-0808

  3. Nancy Marston

    Nancy Marston

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Waltham

    P: (781) 893-0808

Property Details for 79 Bruce Road

Status
MLS #
73341271
Days on Market
19
Taxes
$2,928 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1955
Town
Waltham
Area
MA-Waltham
Architectural Style
Bungalow
Style
Bungalow
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces Total
3

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$850,000

Avg days on market

14

Sale-to-list ratio

105.4%

[Waltham, MA]

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Location

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Building Information for 79 Bruce Road

Stories-Year Built1955Building Size-Lot Size0.11 AC / 4,800 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,539 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,295

Property Taxes

$244

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 79 Bruce Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1674.0
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • 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, Disposal, Microwave
  • Basement Features: Full, Finished
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Laminate, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Wet bar, Office, Study, Wetbar
  • Interior Features: Wetbar, Window AC
  • Laundry Features: First Floor
  • Primary Bath: No
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Fenced Yard
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Deck, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, 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: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 132.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 12.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 11.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 108.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Bedroom2 Width: 9.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom2 Level: Basement
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 132.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Open Floorplan,Wainscoting
  • Dining Room Length: 12.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 11.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 242.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Family Room Length: 22.0
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • Family Room Width: 11.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 165.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Open Floorplan,Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Length: 15.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 11.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 208.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Crown Molding
  • Room Living Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 13.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 120.0
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Laminate
  • Room Office Length: 12.0
  • Room Office Level: Basement
  • Room Office Width: 10.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 838215
  • Assessments: $587,900
  • Block: B:007
  • Book: 0
  • Lot: L:0026
  • Map: M:063
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Zoning: 1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 2
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Heat Zones: 3
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 79 Bruce Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 15, 2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73341271

$845,000
Mar 24, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73341271

Mar 11, 2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73341271

DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/15/2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73341271

$845,000
03/24/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73341271

03/11/2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73341271

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

Public Records for 79 Bruce Road

Taxable ValueLand$431,500Additions$180,000Total$611,500
Tax Record2025$6,005 ($500 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt840 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt840 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt840 SqFtStories1Lot Size4,800 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1955Year Renovated1955Zoning1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNWALT M:063 B:007 L:0026

Schools near 79 Bruce 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
James Fitzgerald Elementary School
PublicK to 5

John W. McDevitt 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: 79 Bruce Road, Waltham, MA 02453
$845,000
2
1,674
4,800
$361,000
3
1,511
4,850
$157,000
3
2.5
1,859
6,970
$183,000
1
1,215
$775,000
2
1,020
8,102
$415,000
3
1,624
6,427

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