15 James St, Waltham, MA 02451
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OFF MARKET

15 James St
Waltham, MA 02451

  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2,264 sqft

$830,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 8, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $5,041/mo*
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$830,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 8, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $5,041/mo*
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4 Beds
2 Baths
2,264 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1950
Living Area
2,264 sqft
Price/Sqft
$367
Parking
3 Open Spaces

About this House

This spacious Cape style home offers much more than you can imagine! The original living room w wood burning fireplace welcomes you in and immediately you realized the living room is open to the kitchen that was renovated approx. 20 years ago. The kitchen offers abundant solid wood cabinetry and abundant granite counter space including a large peninsula. Off the rear of the kitchen is a Great Room addition with sliders to the large deck and even more large fenced rear yard. Two big bedrooms are on 2nd floor along with a full bath with shower and 2 good sized bedrooms on the first floor along with another full bath. Part of the basement was finished decades ago and offers great bonus play/hangout out space including a wood burning stove and door to the rear yard. Much desired Waltham Highlands location just a couple minute stroll to Prospect Hill Park with walking/hiking trails. OPEN HOUSES SAT & SUN Nov 23 & 24 from 11:30-1pm.
15 James St, Waltham, MA 02451 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,264 sqft single-family home built in 1950. It last sold for $819,000 on Jan 28, 2025 (4% below the $849,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $830,800, with a rent estimate of $4,617/month.

Home Details for 15 James St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry,ConcreteNumber of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Master Bathroom, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2264 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, OvenLaundry: In BasementMicrowaveRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Baseboard,Hot Water,OilHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Window Unit(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 2Fireplace: Living RoomHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Wood, Tile
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Wood, Tile

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShinglePatio / Porch: Deck, PatioExterior: Deck, Patio, StorageFoundation: Concrete Perimeter
Parking & Garage
Open Parking Spaces: 3No GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 3Parking: Paved Drive,Off Street,Tandem,Paved
Frontage
Road Frontage: PublicNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1950
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Cape
Building
Construction Materials: FrameNot Attached PropertyDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Not Included in Sale: Dehumidifier In Basement.Parcel Number: M:049 B:014 L:0003, 833355

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $849,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Wed Dec 18 2024

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

Direction & Address
City: Waltham
School Information
Elementary School: Plympton EsJr High / Middle School: Kennedy MsHigh School: Waltham Hs

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2264 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Public SchoolNot Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7620 sqft

Offer

Contingencies: Pending P&S

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 73314299

Additional Information

ShoppingParkWalk/Jog TrailsConservation AreaPublic School
Last check for updates: about 3 hours ago
Listed by Michaela Hellman, (617) 259-5630
Redfin Corp., (617) 340-7803
Bought with: Lexi Crivon, (617) 877-3748, Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline, (617) 731-2447
Source: MLS PIN, MLS#73314299

Price History for 15 James St

DatePriceEventSource
01/28/2025$819,000Sold
MLS PIN #73314299
12/12/2024$849,000ContingentMLS PIN #73314299
12/06/2024$849,000PriceChange
MLS PIN #73314299
11/20/2024$875,000Listed For SaleMLS PIN #73314299
05/22/2006$410,000Sold
N/A
12/18/2001$444,000Sold
N/A
06/30/2000$379,900Sold
N/A

Market trends in Waltham

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$795K
$14KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.8%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$523
$28MoM
Available listings
95
1MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$6,899
Assessment$702,500
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 15 James St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
69 Jennings Rd, Waltham, MA
0.05
Single-Family Home
$1,125,000
04/28/26
3
2
1,855
81 Prentice St, Waltham, MA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$732,500
10/10/25
4
1.5
1,817
91 Prentice St, Waltham, MA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$960,000
12/30/25
5
3
2,004
56 Summit St, Waltham, MA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$940,000
08/29/25
5
2
2,224
10 Wyola Prospect St, Waltham, MA
0.15
Single-Family Home
$850,000
09/04/25
3
2.5
4,536
77 Hawthorne Rd, Waltham, MA
0.12
Single-Family Home
$1,172,000
10/24/25
4
2.5
3,536
28 Galen St, Waltham, MA
0.34
Single-Family Home
$1,060,000
04/24/26
4
2
3,068
42 Lawrence St, Waltham, MA
0.27
Single-Family Home
$925,000
07/29/26
3
1.5
1,447
51 Caldwell Rd, Waltham, MA
0.42
Single-Family Home
$685,000
10/31/25
3
1.5
1,762
41 Auburn St, Waltham, MA
0.50
Single-Family Home
$795,000
04/09/26
3
1.5
2,221

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What Locals Say about Waltham

At least 464 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 85 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 82 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 76 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 73 % Say parking is easy

  • 72 % Say car is needed

  • 69 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 68 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 67 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 62 % Say kids play outside

  • 61 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 61 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 57 % Say it's quiet

  • 50 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 50 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 49 % Say there's wildlife

  • 34 % Say there are community events

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  • Lauren Wendoloski
    "There’s alot you could do with your kids in Waltham , including parks library, and pools! And easy access to transportation "
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  • Taha Abdul Rehman
    "Safe neighbourhood. Great parks for kids and adults. 10 minutes walk to public transport. Local market and grocery shopping at 10 minutes walk. Harvard sq is 15 minutes drive."
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    "local neighborhood Yard sale. community events that are going to have you tried the rest of the day. "
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    "Everyone picks up after themselves. Everyone is nice and keep all their areas cleaned and well maintained. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Easy with 95 and 90 both close by and you usually go against traffic. Waltham has a bit of traffic going into it but it’s easy in general "
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  • Geetha. G
    "I currently live in Waltham near the Waltham Square. It’s a great neighborhood with excellent restaurants, good grocery stores, public library, bus stops etc all within walking distance. It’s a relatively safe area and the neighbors are friendly."
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  • Darby
    "There are tons of families here and it seems to be fairly diverse. Also has several parks, a small movie theater, and seems to be up and coming. "
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  • D. Erin
    "Like that there are dog park nearby, lots of walking trails in the area. Wouldn’t like the loud, speeding cars at all hours of the day and night. "
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  • Mark H.
    "Very nice, salt of the earth community. Although cramped, the area is fun & worth every dollar. We enjoy being in this area with our new family. Dog friendly."
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  • Dorii
    "I see people walking their dogs all the time and they are super nice and most of the time let you pet their dog. I think people here are friendly and learn to control their dogs and pick up after them so the place is always clean. "
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  • Bryantthomasj
    "Quiet, convenient, friendly neighborhood. Lots of wildlife and mature trees. A real foodie town. I have loved the 17 years I’ve been here. "
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  • Chris G.
    "great people to live amongst, kids friendly, multi cultured, pleasant, non violent, lots of work opportunities, and good Colleges to attend.."
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  • Allanramos1010
    "Plenty of actually decent to good schools that I went to, also there is a lot of people from all over the world which I think it’s important for children to experience from a early age! "
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  • Davidlima06
    "Waltham is a unique place to live lots of Great people and also a good great workers ! Also is a very safe place you can walk knowing that you’re in a great Community"
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  • Sadou07
    "they do not pick up there trash some time when I'm walking in the park I see poop all over the plase"
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  • Gmanfendi
    "Movies, festivals, fairs, farmers markets and yard sales on the weekends make it a pretty cool place to live "
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  • Caitlyn C.
    "Living off of moody street is fun and convenient. The area feels safe as well and I love that I’m so close to Boston. "
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  • Adanary O
    "Waltham residents would like a dog park built. So majority of us don’t have to go to Watertown to bring our dogs. "
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  • Gmanfendi
    "It’s a good neighborhood and pretty good place to live... I’ve lived in this area for years so I am pretty satisfied "
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  • Aliza Z. C.
    "I've lived here for two years now, and I love it. Being near the Charles River makes for beautiful walks. Being in the center of restaurants and small businesses never leaves you out of things to do"
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  • Gburrion
    "People walk around with their dogs all the time, but most places do not allow them inside. There is a very nice dog park at Trapelo Rd and Waverley oaks Rd intersection."
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  • Dawn
    "To drive myself during the rush hour commute can stink but it is better than many towns around here."
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  • Rita G.
    "Kayaking son the Charles River, canoeing, watching geese and swans. Walking dogs, seeing neighbors, eating at Brelundi restaurant "
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  • Kevin W.
    "It’s all good very diverse here in Waltham lots of different people — races but also different siocioeconomics "
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  • Namala E.
    "its just convenient to the city and restaurants. Good private schools . safe neighborhood and friendly "
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  • Ravi
    "None. There are absolutely no community events and that has been the most disappointing experience since we moved here"
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  • Garo M.
    "Great location close proximity to everything, safe, well maintained, and a great area for families. "
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  • Sandra H.
    "I've lived in Waltham my whole life. it has different people here but that's what keeps it interesting"
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  • Fainsue
    "Not a lot of cars, lots of side roads to walk on. Seems like more and more families are getting doggy's!!! "
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  • Edixjunior
    "typical of a suburb, except on rt 20 (main st) thats a bit too much of traffic, but often clears up after 9 am and after 8 pm and the noise is not that bad"
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  • Lara D.
    "Friendly people and safety spot. Easy transportation and great restaurants around. Great place for a family."
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  • Lynne S
    "Numerous ways to go to minimize commute time. Close to major highways and lots of other back roads available to get into the city in a reasonable amount of time."
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  • Jean C. M. R.
    "Waltham is a nice quiet Town that is self sustainable. close to the major highways and relatively close to Boston. I moved due to work up on North, and also due to the recent increases in rent for apartments "
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  • Hilary B
    "Without a car commute can be a challenge at times, but it’s doable. Many buses in the area and commuter rail to north station. "
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  • df
    "Easy area to walk - paths, residential, green space. Pet friendly neighbors. Plenty of dog/pet care, vets, pet supply stores."
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  • Debrafletcher03
    "Great central location - morning and evening commute can be anywhere from 25-45 minutes depending on traffic."
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Frequently asked questions about 15 James St

  • What is 15 James St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 15 James St in Waltham, MA is $830,800.
  • What is the price history for 15 James St?
    15 James St in Waltham, MA last sold for $819,000 in January 2025.
  • Is Waltham a buyer's or seller's market?
    Waltham is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Waltham?
    The median sale price in Waltham is $795K. That is up $14K from the prior month.
  • Does 15 James St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 15 James St in Waltham, MA has air conditioning.
  • Does 15 James St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 15 James St in Waltham, MA has laundry facilities.
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