174 Forest St, Waltham, MA 02452
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FOR SALE
OPEN MON, 11-1:15PM
0.49 ACRES

$1,269,980

Original price: $1,298,000
  • 3 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 2,835 sqft (on 0.49 acres)

174 Forest St, Waltham, MA 02452

Est. Mortgage $7,586/mo*
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1958
0.49 acre lot
$448/sqft
Garage

Local Information

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

About this House

Just renovated Prestigious Forest Park/Gann Academy Locale! Intriguing Sprawling Raised Ranch with 3-bedrooms plus Den and 2.5 baths Featuring Large Bright Stone Fireplaced Living Room with Picture Window, Skylit Beamed Cathedral Ceiling Oversized Eat-In Kitchen with Sliding Glass Doors to Rear Deck & Private Tiered Fenced Yard, Formal Dining Room, New Roof, New Paint interior, polished and newly painted hardwood floors, Newer 2014 Designer Tile Bath, Newer Windows, Master Bedroom Suite with Newer 2018 Private Tile Bath and new countertop, Finished Lower Level Fireplaced Family Room & 1/2 Bath (new toilet), 2-year new Washer and Dryer, Central AC, Central Vacuum, Heated 2 CAR GARAGE, across street from Bentley University and 10 minutes’ drive to Brandeis University and More!
Last check for updates: about 7 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Liang Tang, (617) 388-8680
Fortune Finders Realty, LLC, (617) 388-8680
Source: MLS PIN, MLS#73502479
Also Listed on MLS PIN.

Open House

Monday, September 07
11:00 AM to 1:15 PM

Home Details for 174 Forest St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full,Finished,Sump PumpNumber of Rooms: 11Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2835 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Vacuum SystemDishwasherDisposalDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Baseboard,OilHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 2Fireplace: Family Room, Living RoomHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: 100 Amp Service
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Insulated WindowsFlooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Flooring - Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Flooring Hardwood
Security
Security: Security System

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShinglePatio / Porch: Deck, PatioFencing: Fenced/Enclosed, FencedExterior: Deck, Patio, Storage, Sprinkler System, Fenced YardFoundation: BlockSprinkler System
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Open Parking Spaces: 4No CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 6Parking: Detached,Heated Garage,Paved Drive,Off Street,Paved
Frontage
Road Frontage: PublicNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 2834Finished Area (below surface): 1

Days on Market

Days on Market: 144

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1958
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Raised Ranch
Building
Not Attached PropertyDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: 832789

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,269,980Price Per Sqft: $448

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Location

Direction & Address
City: WalthamCommunity: Forest Park
School Information
Elementary School: NortheastJr High / Middle School: KennedyHigh School: Waltham High

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 73502479

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2835 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Private School, UniversityNot Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.49 acres

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 73502479Above Grade Unfinished Area: 2834

Additional Information

Public TransportationShoppingParkPrivate SchoolUniversity

Around this home

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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  • Trulia User
    "local neighborhood Yard sale. community events that are going to have you tried the rest of the day. "
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  • Trulia User
    "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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Market trends in Waltham

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$786K
$8.83KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.9%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$496
$24MoM
Available listings
102
7MoM

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.23M
Since last month
Increased$10K (+0.8%)
Since last year
Decreased$30K (-2.4%)
Since last sale
Increased$442K (+55.9%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +78% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$1.23M
August 2026$1.22M
July 2026$1.22M
June 2026$1.32M
May 2026$1.28M
April 2026$1.35M
March 2026$1.29M
February 2026$1.24M
January 2026$1.2M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
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Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
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0.21
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05/21/26
3
3.5
2,930
70 Rosewood Dr, Waltham, MA
0.37
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$1,560,000
01/28/26
3
3
3,581
97 Harrington Rd, Waltham, MA
0.49
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$1,500,000
01/26/26
3
2.5
3,420
85 Rosewood Dr, Waltham, MA
0.41
Single-Family Home
$1,395,000
10/17/25
5
2
2,255
34 Cedar Hill Ln, Waltham, MA
0.56
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$965,000
12/22/25
3
2
1,760
266 Linden St, Waltham, MA
0.55
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$950,000
12/19/25
4
2
2,249
45 Gentlemans Way, Waltham, MA
0.59
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$1,399,000
08/28/26
3
3
5,608
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0.82
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$1,135,000
08/03/26
3
2
2,156
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0.92
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$825,000
12/02/25
3
2
2,117
369 Bacon St, Waltham, MA
0.88
Single-Family Home
$762,000
06/30/26
4
1.5
2,533

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
55 Pigeon Ln, Waltham, MA 02452
0.14
$1,867,100
4
3
2,358
Off Market
80 Woodcliff Dr, Waltham, MA 02452
0.18
$1,432,600
3
3
2,936
Off Market
14 Chatham Ln, Waltham, MA 02452
0.15
$2,058,600
5
4
4,800
Off Market
55 Azalea Rd, Waltham, MA 02452
0.21
$1,315,500
3
3.5
2,930
Recently Sold
15 Rutledge Ter, Waltham, MA 02452
0.21
$1,252,900
3
2
2,047
Off Market
260 Forest St, Waltham, MA 02452
0.20
$2,066,800
4
3
4,668
Off Market
10 Juniper Hill Rd, Waltham, MA 02452
0.26
$2,199,900
4
3.5
4,519
For Sale
117 Pigeon Ln, Waltham, MA 02452
0.28
$2,718,700
5
6
9,825
Off Market
162 Harrington Rd, Waltham, MA 02452
0.31
$1,922,400
4
4.5
4,800
Off Market
137 Harrington Rd, Waltham, MA 02452
0.36
$1,395,000
4
4
3,510
For Sale
32 Lauricella Ln, Waltham, MA 02452
0.37
$1,849,900
4
2.5
3,710
For Sale

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jul 17, 2026
Source: MLS PIN #73502479
PriceChange
$1,269,980
Price decreased by 2%
Apr 15, 2026
Source: MLS PIN #73502479
Listed For Sale
$1,298,000
Feb 1, 2018
Source: N/A
Sold
$791,000
Dec 15, 2017
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$819,900
Nov 15, 2017
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$819,900
Price decreased by 1%

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Liang Tang, Fortune Finders Realty, LLC, (617) 388-8680
Agent Phone: (617) 388-8680
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Frequently asked questions about 174 Forest St

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 174 Forest St?
    Based on a $1,269,980 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 174 Forest St in Waltham, MA is approximately $7,855 (about $6,711 principal & interest, $1,069 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 174 Forest St compare to homes in Waltham?
    174 Forest St in Waltham, MA is listed at $1,269,980, about 62% above the $786K median sale price in Waltham.
  • What do residents say about Waltham?
    Residents describe Waltham, MA as dog-friendly, pedestrian-friendly, and walkable to restaurants. See homes for sale in Waltham, MA.
  • What are the closest schools to 174 Forest St?
    The closest schools to 174 Forest St in Waltham, MA are John F Kennedy Middle School (rated 8/10), Northeast Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 5/10), Waltham Sr High School (rated 4/10).
  • Does 174 Forest St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 174 Forest St in Waltham, MA has air conditioning.
  • Does 174 Forest St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 174 Forest St in Waltham, MA has in-unit laundry.
174 Forest St, Waltham, MA 02452 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,835 sqft single-family home built in 1958. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by MLS PIN on Apr 15, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 73502479.