New
$599,900
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,382 sqft · 3,036 sqft lot
42 Newton St, Waltham, MA 02453
Single family · Built 1880 · $434/sqft ·
$3,261/mo est. payment
3D tourFlood factor 1/10
About this home
A rare opportunity to own a piece of Waltham history! Situated along one of Waltham's earliest roadways, this charming Cape offers a unique combination of historic character and modern improvements. Newly remodeled kitchen features new quartzite counters, new stainless steel appliances, and new tile backsplash. Large fireplaced living room with gleaming hardwood floors. Welcoming entry foyer. Newly repainted interior and new first-floor tile bath. Large bedrooms including a primary bedroom with dual closets. Additional improvements include all new windows in 2017, newer roof, newer heating system, vinyl siding in 2020, and smart thermostats. Basement offers laundry and additional storage. Outside, enjoy a huge private fenced-in patio and yard area with storage shed, perfect for entertaining, relaxing, or gardening. A terrific condo alternative offering the privacy and outdoor space of a single-family home in a convenient Waltham location.
Facts and features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Primary Bedroom Dimensions: 14' x 12'
- Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 16' x 14'
- Primary Bedroom Sqft: 168
- Bedroom 2 Sqft: 224
- Primary Bedroom Level: Second
- Bedroom 2 Level: Second
- Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 4
- Living Room Dimensions: 17' x 14'
- Living Room Sqft: 238
- Living Room Level: First
- Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Bathroom 1 Level: First
- Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
Appliances
- Gas water heater
- Range
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Refrigerator
- Washer
- Dryer
- Laundry Features: In Basement
Heating and Cooling
- Fireplace Features: Living Room
- Heating Features: Baseboard, Natural Gas
- Heating: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
Interior Features
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood
- Window Features: Insulated Windows
Kitchen and Dining
- Kitchen Dimensions: 13' x 13'
- Kitchen Features: Flooring - Vinyl,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Stainless Steel Appliances
- Kitchen Level: First
- Kitchen Sqft: 169
Exterior and Lot Features
- Patio
- Storage
- Fenced yard
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
- Patio And Porch Features: Patio
- Road Surface Type: Paved
- Patio: Yes
Schools
- 7
John W. McDevitt Middle School
middle · 6-8 · 0.3 mi
- 6
James Fitzgerald Elementary School
elementary · K-5 · 1.0 mi
- 4
Waltham Sr High School
high · 9-12 · 1.3 mi
St Jude School
elementary · PK-8 · 0.7 mi
- 7
Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program
elementary · K-5 · 0.7 mi
- 6
Henry Whittemore Elementary School
elementary · K-5 · 0.7 mi
Price history
- Oct 19, 2026 · Price Changed$599,900
- Sep 23, 2026 · Listed$619,900
- Aug 11, 2016 · Sold$370,000
- Jun 21, 2016 · Listed$349,900
- Dec 20, 2007 · Sold$229,974
- Aug 27, 2007 · Listed$239,974
- Aug 10, 2007 · Listing Removed$273,900
- Mar 9, 2007 · Listed$273,900
Tax history
- 2026$5,815 tax · $563,500 assessed
- 2025$5,442 tax · $554,200 assessed
- 2024$5,297 tax · $549,500 assessed
- 2023$5,011 tax · $485,600 assessed
- 2022$5,024 tax · $451,000 assessed
- 2021$4,381 tax · $387,000 assessed
- 2020$4,162 tax · $348,300 assessed
- 2019$4,073 tax · $321,700 assessed
Home value
$614,059
- Quantarium$614,059
- Cotality$631,100
- Collateral Analytics$614,000
Where it is
Listed by Hans Brings · Coldwell Banker Realty - Waltham · MLSPIN
