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26 Friend St, Waltham, MA, 02453

$490,000

Home List Price

$5,819*

Closing Credit

3 Bedrooms
1 Full Bath, 1 Partial
788 SqFt
$622/SqFt
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26 Friend St, Waltham$490,000

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$5,819*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeSingle Family Residence
ParkingOff Street
Year Built1930
HeatingBaseboard, Oil
CoolingNone
BasementYes
MLS #73302975
Lot Size0.13 Acres
StatusActive

About 26 Friend St

Attention developers or buyers looking to build their dream home! Opportunities await at this Southside single-family home in close proximity to the very desirable Newton line. This flat lot (consisting of 5,502 Sq.Ft) is nestled on a quiet side street, in a quaint residential neighborhood. Nearby highlights include: access to the Charles River bike path (trials lead to Boston/offering an alternative commute), Waltham’s infamous Moody Street, shopping/restaurants, Bentley/Brandeis university’s & more! Utilities have been disconnected already with the intention to expedite the building opportunities/process this property has to offer. *** Being sold “as is” with a very motivated seller, your next project OR dream home awaits!

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Living Area: 788 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: RE/MAX Preferred Properties
  • Office Phone: (617) 969-0676
  • Listing Agent: Leah & Maureen Realty Group

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Basement: Yes

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Exterior: Porch - Screened, Patio, Fenced Yard, Garden

Parking Information:

  • Parking: Off Street

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot: Level
  • Lot Size: 0.13 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil
  • Cooling: None

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: Calvary Street (one way) to Friend Street

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $490,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $622/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $4,562
  • Tax Year: 2021
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Housing Market Comparison

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Waltham, MA

City

Med. Sold Price

$800K

Med. Price/SqFt

$441

Avg. Days On Market

40

# of Sold Homes

32

26 Friend St vs Waltham

66 DAYS ON ROCKET

+26 Days

$490,000

-$310K Less

$622/SqFt

+$180 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $310K less than the Median Sold Price and $180/SqFt more than other homes in Waltham, MA.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
  • MLS Number: #73302975

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: RE/MAX Preferred Properties
  • Office Phone: (617) 969-0676
  • Listing Agent: Leah & Maureen Realty Group

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Property Sales & Tax

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2021$4,562$403,000
2020$4,580$383,300
2019$4,435$350,300
2018$4,086$324,000
2017$3,802$302,700

History based on county public records data.

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Nearby Schools

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3
/10

  • Henry Whittemore Elementary School

  • 30 Parmenter Rd

  • 0.26 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-5

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5
/10

  • Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program

  • 510 Moody St

  • 0.58 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-4

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9
/10

  • Franklin Elementary School

  • 125 Derby St

  • 0.65 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-5

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Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $48,793. Typical income of Waltham, MA residents is between $35k-100k annually. Most families are single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 26 Friend St

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 26 Friend St property is $490,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 26 Friend St is a house located in Waltham, Massachusetts, 02453.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 26 Friend St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $4,562 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 26 Friend St has 3 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 26 Friend St is 788 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 26 Friend St is 1930.

Rocket Homes›Massachusetts›Middlesex County›Waltham›02453›26 Friend St

This home is located at 26 Friend St in Waltham, MA and zip code 02453 in the Southside neighborhood. This 788 square foot home, which was built in 1930, sits on a 0.13 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since October 16, 2024 and is currently priced at $490,000.

Waltham, MA housing market in November 2024 saw over 11 listings sold above listed price, more than 0 sold at listed price and over 21 sold below. The number of homes for sale in Waltham, MA decreased by 23% between October 2024 and November 2024. While the average time on the market in November 2024 was 40 days, the median list price was $800,000.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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