81 Prentice St

$732,500
Last Sold Price
1,817 Sq. Ft.
$403 / Sq. Ft.
1,817
Sq. Ft.
$403
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to 81 Prentice Street—a beautifully maintained 4-bedroom, 1.5-bath home that blends timeless charm with modern updates. Located in the sought-after Highlands neighborhood, it’s just 0.2 miles from the Wayside Trail, 0.3 miles from Prospect Hill Park, and 0.5 miles from Leary Field. (now a renovated state of the art track) Inside, enjoy gleaming hardwood floors, central A/C (2019), a new boiler (2023), and an electrical upgrade (2024). Other improvements include a woodstove insert with blower...Welcome to 81 Prentice Street—a beautifully maintained 4-bedroom, 1.5-bath home that blends timeless charm with modern updates. Located in the sought-after Highlands neighborhood, it’s just 0.2 miles from the Wayside Trail, 0.3 miles from Prospect Hill Park, and 0.5 miles from Leary Field. (now a renovated state of the art track) Inside, enjoy gleaming hardwood floors, central A/C (2019), a new boiler (2023), and an electrical upgrade (2024). Other improvements include a woodstove insert with blower (2020), seven new windows (2022), a rebuilt chimney (2022), and a newly installed French drain (2024). Off the dining room, a three-season screened porch offers a peaceful retreat, while the kitchen opens to a sunny deck, perfect for morning coffee. Ample parking includes a paved driveway for two cars plus garage access for another. Mature shrubbery and perennial gardens surround the property. They provide shade, privacy and nectar for the pollinators. Move-in ready pride of ownership
  1. Listed by Helen Sullivan • Chinatti Realty Group, Inc.

Property Details for 81 Prentice Street

Town
Waltham
Area
MA-Waltham
Architectural Style
Cape
Style
Cape
Garage Spaces
1
Parking Spaces
2.00
Parking Spaces Total
3
LISTING UPDATED: 10/13/2025 05:37 PM

Property Details for 81 Prentice Street

StatusSold
MLS #73426154
Days on Market13
Taxes$3,419 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1937
CountyMiddlesex County
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Building Information for 81 Prentice Street

Stories-Year Built1937Building Size-Lot Size0.10 AC / 4,230 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,855 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,570

Property Taxes

$285

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 81 Prentice Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, Public School
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1817.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Features: Play Room
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Deck - Wood
  • Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Deck - Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Screened, Deck - Wood
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Under, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Under, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Oil, Fireplace(s)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Level: First
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Bathroom - Half,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Vinyl
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: See attached
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:050 B:022 L:0011,833699
  • Assessments: $645,300
  • Book: 71473
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: 1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 81 Prentice Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 10, 2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73426154

$732,500
Sep 10, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73426154

Sep 10, 2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73426154

Sep 7, 2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73426154

$724,900
Sep 4, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73426154

$789,900
Aug 16, 2018

Sold

MLS PIN #72346683

$518,000
Jun 17, 2018

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72346683

Jun 17, 2018

Contingent

MLS PIN #72346683

Jun 15, 2018

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72346683

$524,900
Aug 26, 2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #326653041

$1

-77.2% / yr

Mar 31, 2000

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #88205015

$248,000

+14.7% / yr

Mar 31, 2000

Sold

MLS PIN #30348575

$248,000
Jan 11, 2000

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #30348575

Jan 11, 2000

Contingent

MLS PIN #30348575

Aug 23, 1999

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30348575

$268,000
Jul 1, 1997

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #88181320

$170,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/10/2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73426154

$732,500
09/10/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73426154

09/10/2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73426154

09/07/2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73426154

$724,900
09/04/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73426154

$789,900
08/16/2018

Sold

MLS PIN #72346683

$518,000
06/17/2018

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72346683

06/17/2018

Contingent

MLS PIN #72346683

06/15/2018

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72346683

$524,900
08/26/2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #326653041

$1

-77.2% / yr

03/31/2000

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #88205015

$248,000

+14.7% / yr

03/31/2000

Sold

MLS PIN #30348575

$248,000
01/11/2000

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #30348575

01/11/2000

Contingent

MLS PIN #30348575

08/23/1999

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30348575

$268,000
07/01/1997

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #88181320

$170,000

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Public Records for 81 Prentice Street

Taxable ValueLand$351,200Additions$294,100Total$645,300
Tax Record2025$6,337 ($528 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt2,415 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,415 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt334 SqFtStories2Lot Size4,230 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1937Zoning1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNWALT M:050 B:022 L:0011Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 81 Prentice 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
Thomas R Plympton Elementary School
PublicK to 5

John F Kennedy Middle School
Public6 to 8

Waltham Sr 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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