81 Alder St

6,650 Sq. Ft.
$241 / Sq. Ft.
6,650
Sq. Ft.
$241
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Attention investors/contractors/owner occupants! Unique & rare opportunity to own 2 blocks from moody st. Close to restaurants, shopping, & minutes to i-90, rt 128. Let your creative juices flow in this 6600+ sq. ft. 4 unit townhouse style multi. First unit has been completely renovated from the studs out including heat/ac/electric and has never been occupied. Reno unit ready for immediate occupancy. The other 3 units can be updated to maximize rent potential for owner occupancy or investment. Roof...Attention investors/contractors/owner occupants! Unique & rare opportunity to own 2 blocks from moody st. Close to restaurants, shopping, & minutes to i-90, rt 128. Let your creative juices flow in this 6600+ sq. ft. 4 unit townhouse style multi. First unit has been completely renovated from the studs out including heat/ac/electric and has never been occupied. Reno unit ready for immediate occupancy. The other 3 units can be updated to maximize rent potential for owner occupancy or investment. Roof done in 2018; heating unit replaced in unit C 2018. Two units heated by oil; 2 units by natural gas. Water bill includes trash. Seller occupied unit C. Appliances to stay with the sale with no warranties(see ex below). Gas hot water heaters are owned, utilities are individually metered. Unit B has two full baths. Do not walk on property. Showings begin at open house sat 9/9 11-1; sun 9/10 12-2. All offers due by Mon 9/11 by6 PM.
  1. Listed by Leslie Fleming • Olde Towne REALTORS®, Inc.

Property Details for 81 Alder Street

Town
Waltham
Area
MA-Waltham
Garage Spaces
0
Open Parking Spaces
8.00
Parking Spaces Total
8
LISTING UPDATED: 10/20/2023 09:38 PM

Property Details for 81 Alder Street

StatusSold
MLS #73153009
Days on Market10
Taxes$14,965 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeMulti-family / 4 Family - 4 Units Side by Side
Year Built1900
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Olde Towne REALTORS®, Inc., Leslie Fleming

Sold By Redfin Corp., Aditi Jain

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Building Information for 81 Alder Street

Stories12Residences4Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size0.16 AC / 6,839 SF

Payment Calculator

$9,036 per month

30 year fixed, 6.11% Interest

Principal and Interest

$7,789

Property Taxes

$1,247

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 81 Alder Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Medical Facility, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Cash
  • Living Area: 6650.0
  • Color: white
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Total Units: 4
  • Property Condition: Unit 1 Remodeled
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since,Finished, Never Occupied
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Unit 2(Range, Refrigerator, Dryer), Unit 3(Range, Washer, Utility Connections for Gas Range
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Access, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 7.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 6
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 6.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 7
  • DoorFeatures: Insulated Doors
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Unit 1(undefined), Unit 2(Wall to Wall Carpet), Unit 3(Wall to Wall Carpet), Unit 4(Wall to Wall Carpet)
  • Interior Features: Unit 1(Stone/Granite/Solid Counters, Bathroom with Shower Stall, Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Open Floor Plan), Unit 2(Walk-In Closet, Bathroom With Tub & Shower), Unit 3(Bathroom With Tub & Shower), Unit 4(Bathroom With Tub & Shower), Unit 1 Rooms(Kitchen, Living RM/Dining RM Combo), Unit 2 Rooms(Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen), Unit 3 Rooms(Living Room, Unit 4 Rooms(Living Room
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Unit 1 Laundry Room, Unit 4 Laundry Room, Unit 1(Washer & Dryer Hookup)
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Gutters, Decorative Lighting
  • Exterior Features: Decorative Lighting, Deck
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof Material: Shingle, Rubber
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Unit 1(Central Air, Individual), Unit 2(None), Unit 3(None), Unit 4(None)
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Unit 1(Forced Air, Gas, Individual), Unit 2(Hot Water Radiators, Oil), Unit 3(Hot Water Baseboard, Oil, Unit 4(Gas)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Water seepage basement during heavy rains. Seller/seller agent make no warranties/representations. Buyer/buyer agent responsible for all due diligence. Property being sold as is,where is. AC in reno unit only. Approx rental income prior to COVID $91,000 for 3 units/owner 4th unit & prior to reno
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: 839858
  • Assessments: $1,450,000
  • Book: 18475
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Zoning: RB
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 16
  • Total Living Levels: 12
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Other
  • Cooling Units: 1
  • Heat Units: 4
Income / Expenses
  • Insurance: $5,627.00
  • GRE: $6,454
  • Operating Expense: $6,454.00
  • WSE: $827.00
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit 1 Description
  • Floor U1: 1
  • Lease U1: N
  • Levels U1: 3
Unit 2 Description
  • Floor U2: 1
  • Lease U2: N
  • Levels U2: 3
Unit 3 Description
  • Floor U3: 1
  • Lease U3: N
  • Levels U3: 3
Unit 4 Description
  • Floor U4: 1
  • Lease U4: N
  • Levels U4: 3
Rental Info
Rental Info
  • Total Actual Rent: $.00
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 1.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1.5

Property History for 81 Alder Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 24, 2025

Canceled

MLS PIN #73450026

$3,100,000
Oct 31, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73450026

$3,100,000
Oct 20, 2023

Sold

MLS PIN #73153009

$1,605,000
Sep 12, 2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73153009

Sep 12, 2023

Contingent

MLS PIN #73153009

Sep 2, 2023

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73153009

$1,450,000
Aug 27, 2023

Canceled

MLS PIN #73152930

$1,450,000
Aug 27, 2023

Canceled

MLS PIN #73152923

$1,450,000
Aug 27, 2023

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73152930

$1,450,000
Aug 27, 2023

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73152923

$1,450,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/24/2025

Canceled

MLS PIN #73450026

$3,100,000
10/31/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73450026

$3,100,000
10/20/2023

Sold

MLS PIN #73153009

$1,605,000
09/12/2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73153009

09/12/2023

Contingent

MLS PIN #73153009

09/02/2023

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73153009

$1,450,000
08/27/2023

Canceled

MLS PIN #73152930

$1,450,000
08/27/2023

Canceled

MLS PIN #73152923

$1,450,000
08/27/2023

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73152930

$1,450,000
08/27/2023

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73152923

$1,450,000

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Public Records for 81 Alder Street

Taxable ValueLand$388,000Additions$1,167,600Total$1,555,600
Tax Record2025$15,276 ($1,273 / month)
Home Facts
Baths4Total Finished SqFt6,665 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt6,665 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt2,375 SqFtStories3Lot Size6,839 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Res (5+ Units)Year Built1900CountyMIDDLESEXAPNWALT M:069 B:039 L:0004

Schools near 81 Alder Street

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
Henry Whittemore Elementary School
PublicK to 5

John W. McDevitt Middle School
Public6 to 8

Waltham Sr High School
Public9 to 12

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Listing Courtesy of Olde Towne REALTORS®, Inc., Leslie Fleming

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