85 Crescent St

2,190 Sq. Ft.
$213 / Sq. Ft.
2,190
Sq. Ft.
$213
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Rare Waterfront Offering! This Classic 1850's "Robert Murray" Italianate has Greek Revival features, loads of charm, character and period details. One of Waltham's original Grand Ones, is ideally sited on the banks of the Charles River. Big rooms, high ceilings, updated heating system, updated kitchen and 1/3 acre waterfront lot with dock. Enjoy all the Rivers ever changing wildlife, canoe from your backyard and partake of all of Moody Streets restaurants, theatre and great shops! Great Value!Rare Waterfront Offering! This Classic 1850's "Robert Murray" Italianate has Greek Revival features, loads of charm, character and period details. One of Waltham's original Grand Ones, is ideally sited on the banks of the Charles River. Big rooms, high ceilings, updated heating system, updated kitchen and 1/3 acre waterfront lot with dock. Enjoy all the Rivers ever changing wildlife, canoe from your backyard and partake of all of Moody Streets restaurants, theatre and great shops! Great Value!

Property Details for 85 Crescent Street

Town
Waltham
Area
MA-Waltham
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
4
LISTING UPDATED: 08/04/2025 02:49 AM

Property Details for 85 Crescent Street

StatusSold
MLS #71099612
Days on Market29
Taxes$5,546 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1850
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Sudbury, Samuel L. Webb II

Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty - Sudbury, Samuel L. Webb II

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Building Information for 85 Crescent Street

Stories-Year Built1850Building Size-Lot Size0.37 AC / 16,200 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,732 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,270

Property Taxes

$462

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 85 Crescent Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2190.0
  • Color: Salmon
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Stanley
  • High School: Waltham High
  • Middle School: Mcdevitt
  • Neighborhood: Moody Street
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher
  • Basement Features: Full, Walk Out, Interior Access
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • DoorFeatures: Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Half, Home Office, Walk-up Attic, Finish - Cement Plaster
  • Interior Features: Finish - Cement Plaster, Security System
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: No
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Covered, Rain Gutters, Fenced Yard
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Deck, Patio, Covered Patio/Deck
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Description: Wooded, Gentle Sloping
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Covered
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Waterfront, Navigable Water, River, Frontage, Access, Direct Access, Private
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Improved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Improved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Improved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Steam, Oil, Fireplace(s)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewage District: MWRA
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer, Private Sewerage
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, for Electric Dryer
  • Water: Public, City/Town Water
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom4 Level: Third
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Level: First
Family Room
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Vinyl
  • Family Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Features: Bathroom - Half,Fireplace,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Office Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • 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: On Massachusetts Historic Homes Register.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:069 B:001 L:0001,839377
  • Assessments: $442,300
  • Book: 14116
  • Tax Year: 2010
  • Zoning: 1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone, Granite
  • Foundation Area: 1152.0
  • Frontage: 100.00
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 3
  • Other Agent Compensation: 3

Property History for 85 Crescent Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 26, 2026

Temporarily Withdrawn

MLS PIN #73401455

$1,450,000
Sep 20, 2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73401455

$1,490,000
Jul 28, 2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73401455

$1,680,000
Jul 9, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73401455

$1,795,000
Aug 20, 2010

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #294914990

$465,750
Aug 20, 2010

Sold

MLS PIN #71099612

$465,750
Jul 13, 2010

Contingent

MLS PIN #71099612

Jun 22, 2010

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71099612

$499,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/26/2026

Temporarily Withdrawn

MLS PIN #73401455

$1,450,000
09/20/2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73401455

$1,490,000
07/28/2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73401455

$1,680,000
07/09/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73401455

$1,795,000
08/20/2010

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #294914990

$465,750
08/20/2010

Sold

MLS PIN #71099612

$465,750
07/13/2010

Contingent

MLS PIN #71099612

06/22/2010

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71099612

$499,000

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

Public Records for 85 Crescent Street

Taxable ValueLand$466,600Additions$408,000Total$874,600
Tax Record2025$8,589 ($716 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,190 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,190 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,191 SqFtStories2Lot Size16,200 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1850Zoning1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNWALT M:069 B:001 L:0001Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 85 Crescent Street

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 - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
William F. Stanley Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

John W. McDevitt Middle School
Public6 to 8

Waltham Sr High School
Public9 to 12

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Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Sudbury, Samuel L. Webb II

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