For sale

$549,900

26 Friend St, Waltham, MA 02453

3beds

788sqft

Est.:

Single Family Residence

Built in 1930

5,769 Square Feet Lot

$586,300 Zestimate^®

$698/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Charming homeQuiet side street

Attention developers or buyers looking to build or renovate their dream home! Opportunities await at this Southside single-family home in close proximity to the very desirable Newton line. Betterments have been made by the owner recently: the home has a new upgraded electrical system, offering 200 AMPS of electircal circut breakers and more, making this property one step closer on brining this charming home back to life! This flat lot (consisting of 5,769 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. Your next project OR dream home awaits!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Primary bedroom

Level: First

Bedroom 2

Level: Second

Bedroom 3

Level: Second

Primary bathroom

Features: No

Bathroom 1

Level: First

Bathroom 2

Level: Second

Kitchen

Level: First

Living room

Level: First

Heating

Baseboard, Oil

Cooling

None

Appliances

Laundry: In Basement

Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile
Basement: Interior Entry,Unfinished
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 788
Total interior livable area: 788 sqft
Finished area above ground: 788

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Off Street, Driveway
Uncovered spaces: 2

Features

Patio & porch: Screened, Patio
Exterior features: Porch - Screened, Patio, Fenced Yard, Garden
Fencing: Fenced

Lot

Size: 5,769 Square Feet
Features: Level

Details

Parcel number: 840410
Zoning: RES
Special conditions: Short Sale

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Colonial
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Frame
Foundation: Stone
Roof: Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1930

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, University

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Waltham

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $698/sqft
Tax assessed value: $520,700
Annual tax amount: $5,113
Date on market: 3/2/2026

Estimated market value

$586,300

$557,000 - $616,000

$3,006/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
3/19/2026	Listed for sale	$549,900$698/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73466031 Report a problem
1/10/2026	Contingent	$549,900$698/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73466031 Report a problem
1/7/2026	Listed for sale	$549,900+12.2%$698/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73466031 Report a problem
1/24/2025	Listing removed	$490,000$622/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73303104 Report a problem
12/7/2024	Price change	$490,000-1.8%$622/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73302975 Report a problem
11/11/2024	Price change	$499,000-2.2%$633/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73303104 Report a problem
11/1/2024	Price change	$510,000-2.9%$647/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73302975 Report a problem
10/16/2024	Listed for sale	$525,000-6.2%$666/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73302975 Report a problem
10/11/2024	Listing removed	$559,900$711/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73288568 Report a problem
9/29/2024	Price change	$559,900-5.1%$711/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73288568 Report a problem
9/11/2024	Listed for sale	$589,900+9.4%$749/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73288568 Report a problem
8/28/2024	Listing removed	--
Source: MLS PIN #73275610 Report a problem
8/26/2024	Price change	$539,000-15.6%$684/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73275610 Report a problem
8/8/2024	Listed for sale	$639,000-8.6%$811/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73275610 Report a problem
1/10/2024	Listing removed	$699,000$887/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73191406 Report a problem
1/7/2024	Listed for sale	$699,000+47.2%$887/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73191406 Report a problem
12/7/2023	Sold	$475,000-3%$603/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73115357 Report a problem
5/23/2023	Listed for sale	$489,900$622/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73115357 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$5,113 +2.3%	$520,700 +0.4%
2024	$5,000 +2.6%	$518,700 +9.9%
2023	$4,871 -0.9%	$472,000 +6.9%
2022	$4,917 +7.8%	$441,400 +9.5%
2021	$4,562 -0.4%	$403,000 +5.1%
2020	$4,580 +3.3%	$383,300 +9.4%
2019	$4,435 +8.5%	$350,300 +8.1%
2018	$4,086 +7.5%	$324,000 +7%
2017	$3,802 +11.8%	$302,700 +8.9%
2016	$3,401 -5.6%	$277,900 +1.3%
2015	$3,602 +3.1%	$274,300 +5.5%
2014	$3,493 +5.2%	$260,100 +5.7%
2013	$3,319 +1.1%	$246,000
2012	$3,284 +2%	$246,000
2011	$3,220 -5.2%	$246,000 -9.2%
2010	$3,396 +2.1%	$270,800 -8%
2009	$3,326 +5.3%	$294,300 -1.7%
2008	$3,160 +2.3%	$299,500 -3.3%
2007	$3,088 +3.3%	$309,700 +7.1%
2006	$2,988 +9.3%	$289,300 +4.6%
2005	$2,735 +7.4%	$276,500
2004	$2,547 +7.3%	$276,500 +12.7%
2003	$2,373 +3%	$245,400 +11.5%
2002	$2,304 +43.3%	$220,100 +60.3%
2000	$1,608 +7.4%	$137,300 +16.9%
1999	$1,497	$117,500