85 Crescent St

Waltham, MA 02453

$1,450,000
Price
6
Beds
2,860 Sq. Ft.
$507 / Sq. Ft.
2,860
Sq. Ft.
$507
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Mesmerizing Charles River waterfront living in the historic Robert Murray House—an enchanting Greek Revival Italian Colonial full of classic design details and character. This one-of-a-kind home features tall ceilings and crown moldings throughout, blending timeless architecture with modern updates. Enjoy a bright family room with sliders to a spacious deck and fully fenced 1/3-acre yard with shed and private dock—perfect for kayaking, sailing, and outdoor fun. Located just steps from popular Moody...Mesmerizing Charles River waterfront living in the historic Robert Murray House—an enchanting Greek Revival Italian Colonial full of classic design details and character. This one-of-a-kind home features tall ceilings and crown moldings throughout, blending timeless architecture with modern updates. Enjoy a bright family room with sliders to a spacious deck and fully fenced 1/3-acre yard with shed and private dock—perfect for kayaking, sailing, and outdoor fun. Located just steps from popular Moody Street shops, restaurants, parks, and public transit - a walker’s paradise. The granite kitchen with stainless steel appliances has a passthrough to a formal dining room. A marble fireplaced living room and den/guest suite complete the first floor. Dual staircases lead to a sun-filled primary suite with dual closets, bonus skylit top-floor bedrooms and playroom. Updates include ductless A/C and 2022 heat system and basement workshop. Rare opportunity to live in beauty, history, and nature

Property Details for 85 Crescent Street

Town
Waltham
Area
MA-Waltham
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
5.00
Parking Spaces Total
5
LISTING UPDATED: 11/02/2025 04:07 AM

Property Details for 85 Crescent Street

StatusActive
MLS #73401455
Days on Market187
Taxes$5,624 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1850
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Waltham, Hans Brings RESULTS; Coldwell Banker Realty - Waltham, Hans Brings; Coldwell Banker Realty - Waltham, Nancy Marston
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Building Information for 85 Crescent Street

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

Payment Calculator

$7,536 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$7,067

Property Taxes

$469

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, Highway Access, T-Station
  • Living Area: 2860.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Water View: Yes
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Stanley
  • High School: Waltham High
  • Middle School: Mcdevitt
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
  • Basement Features: Full, Walk Out, Interior Access, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Half, Bedroom, Den, Play Room
  • Interior Features: Security System
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Storage Shed, Fenced Yard
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Storage Shed, Deck
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Lot Description: Gentle Sloping
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof Material: Shingle, Rubber
  • Waterfront Features: Waterfront, River
  • Waterview Features: River
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: Ductless Mini-Split System
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Steam, Natural Gas, Ductless
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 156.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 13.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 12.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 195.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 126.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 9.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 126.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 9.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 168.0
  • Bedroom5 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom5 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Third
  • Bedroom5 Width: 12.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 168.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Open Floorplan,Slider
  • Dining Room Length: 14.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 12.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 204.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Slider
  • Family Room Length: 17.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 12.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 240.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Open Floorplan,Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Length: 16.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 15.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 210.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Crown Molding
  • Room Living Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 14.0
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: 839377
  • Assessments: $874,600
  • Block: B:001
  • Book: 55210
  • Lot: L:0001
  • Map: M:069
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: 1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 6
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
  • Cooling Zones: 5
  • Heat Zones: 6
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 85 Crescent Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 29, 2025

Price Change

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
10/29/2025

Price Change

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
William F. Stanley Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
John W. McDevitt Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Waltham Sr High School
Public - 9 to 12
Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program
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

Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program
PublicK to 5

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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More information about 85 Crescent Street, Waltham, MA 02453

85 Crescent Street is a single family home for sale in Waltham, MA 02453. This property was listed for sale on July 9, 2025 by Coldwell Banker Realty - Waltham, it's currently listed at $1,450,000. It has been on the market for a total of 187 days and was last sold on August 20, 2010. This listing's school district is Waltham School District. Nearby schools include William F. Stanley Elementary School, John W. McDevitt Middle School and Waltham Sr High School. 85 Crescent Street is a 6-bed, 3-bath, 2,860 sqft single family home built in 1850.

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