440 Forest St

Waltham, MA 02452

$749,900
Price
4
Beds
1,855 Sq. Ft.
$404 / Sq. Ft.
1,855
Sq. Ft.
$404
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to this charming 4-bedroom Cape in Waltham’s desirable Bentley University area! This home is ideally located near Beaver Brook Reservation, Hillcroft Playground, Veterans Field, and the brand new 200 Trapelo Road, including a playground, spray park, mini golf, sledding hill, and more! The main level features a sun-filled living room, a separate dining room, and a kitchen with granite countertops, along with two good size bedrooms and a full bathroom. Two additional bedrooms are located upstairs....Welcome to this charming 4-bedroom Cape in Waltham’s desirable Bentley University area! This home is ideally located near Beaver Brook Reservation, Hillcroft Playground, Veterans Field, and the brand new 200 Trapelo Road, including a playground, spray park, mini golf, sledding hill, and more! The main level features a sun-filled living room, a separate dining room, and a kitchen with granite countertops, along with two good size bedrooms and a full bathroom. Two additional bedrooms are located upstairs. The finished lower level provides bonus living space. Step outside to enjoy a newer composite deck overlooking a large fenced-in yard with a new shed and gravel pad. Additional updates include a front walkway with new pavers, refreshed landscaping, a newer hot water heater, updated electrical, sump pump, Nest thermostat, and a new dishwasher. Don’t miss this wonderful home!
  1. Listed by William Shao • RE/MAX Executive Realty

Property Details for 440 Forest Street

Town
Waltham
Area
MA-Waltham
Architectural Style
Cape
Style
Cape
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
4
LISTING UPDATED: 06/28/2025 12:36 PM

Property Details for 440 Forest Street

StatusContingent
MLS #73381021
Days on Market31
Taxes$6,622 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1940
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of RE/MAX Executive Realty, William Shao
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Building Information for 440 Forest Street

Stories-Year Built1940Building Size-Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,571 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,481 per month

30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,929

Property Taxes

$552

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 440 Forest Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Living Area: 1855.0
  • Color: Yellow
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Northeast
  • High School: Waltham
  • Middle School: Kennedy
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Finished
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Deck - Composite, Fenced Yard
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Deck - Composite
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Composite
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 143.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 13.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 11.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 110.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture
  • Bedroom2 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Bedroom2 Width: 10.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 108.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture
  • Bedroom3 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 9.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 110.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture
  • Bedroom4 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 10.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Window(s) - Picture
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 140.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access
  • Dining Room Length: 14.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 10.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 120.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Kitchen Length: 15.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 8.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 238.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture
  • Room Living Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 14.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:035 B:004 L:0002,831625
  • Assessments: $674,300
  • Book: 69727
  • 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 440 Forest Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 27, 2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73381021

Jun 18, 2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73381021

$749,900
May 28, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73381021

$775,000
Aug 4, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #602952568

$492,500

+5.1% / yr

Aug 4, 2017

Sold

MLS PIN #72162700

$492,500
Jun 9, 2017

Contingent

MLS PIN #72162700

May 11, 2017

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72162700

$525,900
Jul 25, 2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #431971945

$424,000

+0.9% / yr

Jul 25, 2014

Sold

MLS PIN #71654770

$424,000
May 2, 2014

Contingent

MLS PIN #71654770

Apr 3, 2014

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71654770

$439,000
Sep 29, 2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #203402691

$395,000

+2.9% / yr

Sep 29, 2006

Sold

MLS PIN #70412070

$395,000
Aug 24, 2006

Contingent

MLS PIN #70412070

Jun 23, 2006

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70412070

$435,000
Dec 12, 2002

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #107912673

$355,000

+13.2% / yr

Dec 12, 2002

Sold

MLS PIN #30646068

$355,000
Nov 1, 2002

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #30646068

Nov 1, 2002

Contingent

MLS PIN #30646068

Sep 12, 2002

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30646068

$359,900
Jul 28, 1995

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #88182865

$142,000
Jul 28, 1995

Sold

MLS PIN #50277837

$142,000
Jun 21, 1995

Contingent

MLS PIN #50277837

Apr 2, 1995

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #50277837

$155,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/27/2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73381021

06/18/2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73381021

$749,900
05/28/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73381021

$775,000
08/04/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #602952568

$492,500

+5.1% / yr

08/04/2017

Sold

MLS PIN #72162700

$492,500
06/09/2017

Contingent

MLS PIN #72162700

05/11/2017

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72162700

$525,900
07/25/2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #431971945

$424,000

+0.9% / yr

07/25/2014

Sold

MLS PIN #71654770

$424,000
05/02/2014

Contingent

MLS PIN #71654770

04/03/2014

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71654770

$439,000
09/29/2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #203402691

$395,000

+2.9% / yr

09/29/2006

Sold

MLS PIN #70412070

$395,000
08/24/2006

Contingent

MLS PIN #70412070

06/23/2006

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70412070

$435,000
12/12/2002

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #107912673

$355,000

+13.2% / yr

12/12/2002

Sold

MLS PIN #30646068

$355,000
11/01/2002

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #30646068

11/01/2002

Contingent

MLS PIN #30646068

09/12/2002

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30646068

$359,900
07/28/1995

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #88182865

$142,000
07/28/1995

Sold

MLS PIN #50277837

$142,000
06/21/1995

Contingent

MLS PIN #50277837

04/02/1995

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #50277837

$155,000

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

Public Records for 440 Forest Street

Taxable ValueLand$401,900Additions$272,400Total$674,300
Tax Record2025$6,622 ($552 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths1Total Finished SqFt2,537 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,855 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt682 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,571 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1940Zoning1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNWALT M:035 B:004 L:0002

Schools near 440 Forest 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
Northeast Elementary School
PublicPK 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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Listing Courtesy of RE/MAX Executive Realty, William Shao

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