253 Robbins St, Waltham, MA 02453
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OFF MARKET

$1,083,800

Trulia Estimate
  • 5 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,990 sqft

253 Robbins St, Waltham, MA 02453

Est. Refi. Payment $6,779/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Oct 30, 2009 for $470,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.08M
Since last month
Increased$4K (+0.4%)
Since last year
Increased$2K (+0.2%)
Since last sale
Increased$608K (+129.4%)
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 +66% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$1.08M
August 2026$1.07M
July 2026$1.11M
June 2026$1.11M
May 2026$1.12M
April 2026$1.09M
March 2026$1.11M
February 2026$1.06M
January 2026$1.05M
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.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
54-56 Noble St, West Newton, MA
0.21
Multi-Family Home
$1,450,000
06/22/26
5
3
2,948
217-219 Brown St, Waltham, MA
0.10
Multi-Family Home
$1,390,000
06/26/26
6
3
3,933
279-281 Ash St, Waltham, MA
0.13
Multi-Family Home
$1,150,000
03/19/26
5
2
2,288
134 Brown St, Waltham, MA
0.30
Multi-Family Home
$900,000
07/21/26
6
3
2,463
21-23 Noble St, West Newton, MA
0.14
Multi-Family Home
$1,350,000
11/17/25
5
2
2,664
40-42 Dexter St, Waltham, MA
0.29
Multi-Family Home
$1,175,000
03/20/26
5
3
3,263
126-128 Washington Ave, Waltham, MA
0.08
Multi-Family Home
$885,000
10/23/25
4
2
1,732
3 Five Annapolis Rd, West Newton, MA
0.36
Multi-Family Home
$1,495,000
10/27/25
5
3
3,462
163-165 Chestnut St, Waltham, MA
0.37
Multi-Family Home
$1,550,000
03/03/26
8
4
3,608
21-23 Lowell St, Waltham, MA
0.53
Multi-Family Home
$1,350,000
06/15/26
6
4
3,617

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
249 Robbins St #2, Waltham, MA 02453
0.01
$1,215,000
5
3.5
3,586
Recently Sold
86-88 Fuller St, Waltham, MA 02453
0.02
-
4
2
1,800
Off Market
90-92 Fuller St, Waltham, MA 02453
0.03
-
4
2
1,987
Off Market
399 Newton St, Waltham, MA 02453
0.06
$948,500
4
2
1,659
Off Market
83 Parmenter Rd #2, Waltham, MA 02453
0.06
-
3
3.5
2,430
Off Market
83 Parmenter Rd #1, Waltham, MA 02453
0.06
$1,125,900
3
3.5
2,430
Off Market
224 Robbins St #1, Waltham, MA 02453
0.07
$728,200
3
2
1,340
Off Market
81 Parmenter Rd, Waltham, MA 02453
0.06
-
3
2
1,211
Off Market
126-128 Washington Ave, Waltham, MA 02453
0.08
-
4
2
1,732
Off Market
217-219 Brown St, Waltham, MA 02453
0.10
$1,390,000
6
3
3,933
Recently Sold
72-74 Parmenter Rd #2, Waltham, MA 02453
0.10
$637,000
3
1
1,485
Recently Sold
45 Fuller St #1, Waltham, MA 02453
0.11
$1,136,300
4
3.5
2,500
Off Market

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Multi-Family
Built in 1900
2,990 sqft
$362/sqft
Garage

About this House

Recently renovated multi-family on South side of Waltham. Beautifully renovated in 2012. Quiet tree lined one-way street. Three blocks from Moody Street (restaurants, bars, shopping). Convenient to all major routes; walking distance to commuter rail and bus lines.

Open concept living rooms, dining rooms and kitchens
Stainless steel appliances (5 burner gas range, dishwasher, refrigerator, m-wave)
Walnut kitchen cabinets with granite counter-tops and tile flooring
Front loading in unit washer and dryers
Tile bathroom floors with granite vanity top
Refinished hardwoods throughout (LR, DR, BR1, BR2, hall)
New handscraped Maple hardwoods on 3floor bedroom suite
large bedrooms, one with walk-in closet
New electrical and plumbing; affordable gas heat
Separated dry basement storage
Walk out deck front and rear
6 car off-street parking plus yard

253 Robbins St, Waltham, MA 02453 is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,990 sqft multi-family built in 1900. It last sold for $470,000 on Oct 30, 2009. More recently, it was listed as a rental in August 2015 with an asking price of $2,600 per month. That rental listing was removed on March 24, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,083,800, with a rent estimate of $4,069/month.

Home Details for 253 Robbins St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementAdditional StorageNumber of Rooms: 16Types of Rooms: Walk In Closet, Breakfast Nook, Dining Room, Laundry Room, Master Bath, Mud Room, OfficeStorage
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Radiant, GasHeating Fuel: Radiant
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 3Floors: Tile, Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities
Cable ReadyDishwasherMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Double Paned Windows

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: Other, ShingleLawnPatioPorch
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Detached, Off Street, On Street

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1900Year Updated: 2013
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Multi FamilyArchitecture: Colonial

Community

Units in Building: 2

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6700 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Mar 24, 2021
Source: N/A
ListingRemoved
Oct 1, 2015
Source: N/A
ListingRemoved
$2,600
Aug 24, 2015
Source: N/A
Listed For Rent
$2,600
Oct 30, 2009
Source: N/A
Sold
$470,000
Aug 4, 2003
Source: N/A
Sold
$480,000

Market trends in Waltham

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$788K
$1.65KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.3%
0.3%MoM
Price per sq ft
$494
$2MoM
Available listings
98
4MoM

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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Frequently asked questions about 253 Robbins St

  • What is 253 Robbins St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 253 Robbins St in Waltham, MA is $1,083,800.
  • What is the price history for 253 Robbins St?
    253 Robbins St in Waltham, MA last sold for $470,000 in October 2009.
  • 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 $788K. That is up $1.65K from the prior month.
  • Does 253 Robbins St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 253 Robbins St in Waltham, MA has laundry facilities.

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