42 Prentice St
Waltham, MA 02451
- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,580 sqft
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,580 sqft
Local Information
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Description
Open Houses: Thurs. Oct 8, 5pm-6:30; Sat Oct 10th 11-1pm & Sun, Oct. 11th 12-2pm! Set in Waltham's sought after Highlands neighborhood, this picture-perfect bungalow offers 2-3 bedrooms / 1 bathroom. Thoroughly updated over the years, this move-in ready home features a desirable floor plan as each room effortlessly flows into the next. The kitchen was fully renovated in 2009 w/ breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances, Caesarstone counters, backsplash, & tile floor and is open to the dining room. The main level boasts a nice-sized bedroom w/ another office/bedroom, & the bath is updated w/ tile, a new vanity & sink. The 2nd level is large & open for bedroom or flex space w/ excellent storage incl. built-in drawers, skylight, window seat, & large closet area. Plentiful basement storage, a professionally landscaped yard & patio; GARAGE & driveway for four cars; enclosed front porch; numerous updates including paint, on-demand hot water system, & more! Won't last long - call today!
42 Prentice St, Waltham, MA 02451 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,580 sqft single-family home built in 1930. It last sold for $450,000 on Nov 30, 2015. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $781,100, with a rent estimate of $3,272/month.
Home Highlights
Parking
Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
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Listed
Less than a day ago
Home Details for 42 Prentice St
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Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 6 |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Other, GasHeating Fuel: Other |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2 |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: Wood |
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached |
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Year Built Year Built: 1930 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow |
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Units in Building: 1 |
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Lot Area: 4791 sqft |
Price History for 42 Prentice St
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/30/2015 | $450,000 | Sold | N/A |
| 10/14/2015 | $399,900 | Pending | Agent Provided |
| 10/06/2015 | $399,900 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 02/27/2009 | $353,000 | Sold | N/A |
| 11/22/2008 | $364,900 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 10/25/2008 | $369,900 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 10/03/2008 | $379,900 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 09/14/2008 | $384,900 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 08/06/2008 | $389,900 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 06/19/2008 | $399,900 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 02/10/2003 | $325,000 | Sold | N/A |
| 12/02/1992 | $140,000 | Sold | N/A |
Market trends in Waltham
Last updated May 2026
Avg. sale price
$781K
$30KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.5%
Price per sq ft
$499
$16MoM
Available listings
96
5MoM
Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2025 |
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| Tax | $6,214 |
| Assessment | $632,800 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 42 Prentice St
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.12 | Single-Family Home | $600,000 | 05/11/26 | 2 | 1 | 1,475 | |
0.28 | Single-Family Home | $700,000 | 08/21/25 | 3 | 1 | 1,636 | |
0.27 | Single-Family Home | $667,400 | 06/08/26 | 3 | 1 | 1,004 | |
0.11 | Single-Family Home | $732,500 | 10/10/25 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,817 | |
0.14 | Single-Family Home | $1,125,000 | 04/28/26 | 3 | 2 | 1,855 | |
0.49 | Single-Family Home | $802,000 | 12/09/25 | 3 | 1 | 1,622 | |
0.49 | Single-Family Home | $699,900 | 04/08/26 | 3 | 1 | 2,114 | |
0.41 | Single-Family Home | $685,000 | 10/31/25 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,762 | |
0.45 | Single-Family Home | $650,000 | 10/30/25 | 2 | 1 | 918 | |
0.30 | Single-Family Home | $430,000 | 06/22/26 | 2 | 2 | 909 |
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What Locals Say about Waltham
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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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