Skip main navigation
Sold for $865,000
  • $865,000

    78 Prentice St, Waltham, MA 02451

    3beds
    2,129sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1954
    5,506 Square Feet Lot
    $884,100 Zestimate®
    $406/sqft
    $3,894 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $884,100

    $831,000 - $937,000

    $3,894/mo

    Zestimate® history
    Loading...

    Owner options

    List your home for rent

    $3,894/mo

    Rent Zestimate®

    Find your next renter with Zillow Rental Manager. Plus, with online applications, you can quickly screen prospective tenants – for free.

    Learn more

    $3,894/mo

    Rent Zestimate®

    Refinance and save

    $5,202/mo

    Est. payment

    Refinancing to a lower rate could help reduce your monthly payments and save thousands over the life of the loan.

    See today's rates

    $5,202/mo

    Est. payment

    Explore your selling options

    Work with a Zillow partner agent

    Leverage their expertise and Zillow's premium Showcase listings to get your home seen by more buyers.

    Get started

    List with your own agent

    Get your home in front of millions of buyers by listing it on Zillow.

    Learn how to do it

    Sell it yourself

    Take full control of how buyers see your home on Zillow by listing For Sale by Owner (FSBO).

    List your home

    What's special

    Desirable Highlands New England Cape! This fabulous home offers super convenient location as well as being in great condition. Enlarged stainless and granite enlarged kitchen has a vaulted ceiling as well as sliders to the patio and backyard. Brand new oak hardwood floors were just installed in kitchen, all others just refinished on first floor. High efficiency mini-splits provide year round comfort. Lower level has additional usable space for playroom, exercise or family room, etc. Come see for yourself at either OH this Saturday 1 to 3 and Sunday 1 to 3.

    Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago

    Listing updated: May 23, 2024 at 11:51am

    Listed by:

    Samuel L. Webb II 781-893-1195,

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Sudbury 978-443-9933

    Bought with:

    Keri Caron

    William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

    Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73228495

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • Main level bathrooms: 1
    Primary bedroom
    • Features: Closet
    • Level: Second
    Bedroom 2
    • Features: Closet
    • Level: Second
    Bedroom 3
    • Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
    • Level: First
    Bathroom 1
    • Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
    • Level: Main,First
    Bathroom 2
    • Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
    • Level: Second
    Bathroom 3
    • Features: Cedar Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood
    Family room
    • Level: Basement
    Kitchen
    • Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Cabinets - Upgraded, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Stainless Steel Appliances
    • Level: Main,First
    Living room
    • Level: First
    Office
    • Level: First
    • Dimensions: 7 x 12
    Heating
    • Baseboard, Oil, Ductless
    Cooling
    • Ductless
    Appliances
    • Included: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood, Plumbed For Ice Maker
    • Laundry: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
    Features
    • Home Office
    • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Parquet
    • Doors: Insulated Doors, Storm Door(s)
    • Windows: Insulated Windows
    • Basement: Partially Finished,Interior Entry
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 2,129
    • Total interior livable area: 2,129 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 4
    • Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
    • Attached garage spaces: 1
    • Uncovered spaces: 3
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Patio
    • Exterior features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Fenced Yard, Stone Wall
    • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
    Lot
    • Size: 5,506 sqft
    • Features: Corner Lot, Wooded
    Details
    • Parcel number: M:049 B:010 L:0004,833304
    • Zoning: 1

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Cape
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Frame
    • Foundation: Block
    • Roof: Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1954

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection

    Community & neighborhood

    Community
    • Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, University
    Location
    • Region: Waltham
    • Subdivision: Highlands

    Other

    Other facts
    • Road surface type: Paved

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    5/23/2024Sold$865,000+12.4%$406/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73228495 Report a problem
    4/30/2024Contingent$769,900$362/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73228495 Report a problem
    4/25/2024Listed for sale$769,900+51.6%$362/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73228495 Report a problem
    7/28/2016Sold$508,000+3.9%$239/sqft
    Source: Agent Provided Report a problem
    7/1/2016Pending sale$489,000$230/sqft
    Source: Watch City Real Estate, LLC #72028413 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$7,150 +1.7%$728,100 -0.2%
    2024$7,033 +0.7%$729,600 +7.8%
    2023$6,985 -1.1%$676,800 +6.8%

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 02451

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Get a cash offer in 3 minutes
    Find out how much your home could sell for in as little as 3 minutes with a no-obligation cash offer.
    Estimated market value$884,100
    Get a cash offer in 3 minutes
    Find out how much your home could sell for in as little as 3 minutes with a no-obligation cash offer.
    Estimated market value
    $884,100