499 Forest St, Waltham, MA 02452
OFF MARKET

499 Forest St
Waltham, MA 02452

  • 5 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 4,200 sqft (on 0.28 acres)

$1,738,300

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 5, 2026

$1,738,300

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 5, 2026
5 Beds
4 Baths
4,200 sqft
(on 0.28 acres)

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 499 Forest St.
  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Description

This luxury single family home is sure to impress! Take the virtual tour. Available for lease starting Aug 1, this property is well-appointed and beautifully maintained. A double-height foyer welcomes you home, with a formal living room to your right and dining room to your left. Continue to the open concept kitchen with high-end stainless steel appliances, stone countertops, large center island, and walk-in pantry. A spacious family room with custom built-ins and a half bathroom complete the main level. The second floor features a large master suite, another bedroom with an en suite bathroom, two additional bedrooms, and third full bathroom. A large bonus room on the 3rd floor completes this beautiful house. This property boasts central air conditioning, gas heat, a three car garage, and a professionally landscaped yard. Located in a desirablearea of Waltham closeto conservation land, universities, and major routes to Boston, this luxury residence is a beautiful place to call home!
499 Forest St, Waltham, MA 02452 is a 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom, 4,200 sqft single-family home built in 2006. It last sold for $805,110 on Aug 8, 2013. More recently, it was listed as a rental in June 2020 with an asking price of $5,500 per month. That rental listing was removed on June 24, 2020. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,738,300, with a rent estimate of $7,635/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
Less than a day ago

Home Details for 499 Forest St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 11
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: OtherHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 3
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa
FireplaceJetted Bath Tub
Security
Security System

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: Wood
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 2006
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Colonial

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.28 acres

Price History for 499 Forest St

DatePriceEventSource
06/24/2020$5,500ListingRemovedAgent Provided
06/04/2020$5,500Listed For RentAgent Provided
08/12/2018$5,500ListingRemovedAgent Provided
07/20/2018$5,500Listed For RentAgent Provided
08/08/2013$805,110Sold
N/A
06/13/2013$849,900PendingAgent Provided
06/07/2013$849,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
05/25/2013$869,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
04/12/2013$899,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided

Market trends in Waltham

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$781K
$30KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.5%
Price per sq ft
$499
$16MoM
Available listings
96
5MoM
Skip to last item
  • Results are loading
Skip to first item

Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$13,962
Assessment$1,421,800
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 499 Forest St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
155 Marguerite Ave, Waltham, MA
0.21
Single-Family Home
$2,050,000
12/05/25
6
3.5
4,200
17 Elinor Cir, Waltham, MA
0.12
Single-Family Home
$2,100,000
07/31/25
4
3.5
6,230
116 Raffaele Dr, Waltham, MA
0.29
Single-Family Home
$2,150,000
01/28/26
5
4
6,204
225 Trapelo Rd, Waltham, MA
0.64
Single-Family Home
$810,000
07/21/25
4
2.5
2,545
22 Abbott Rd, Waltham, MA
0.63
Single-Family Home
$975,000
11/25/25
4
3
2,922
97 Harrington Rd, Waltham, MA
0.38
Single-Family Home
$1,500,000
01/26/26
3
2.5
3,420
70 Rosewood Dr, Waltham, MA
0.41
Single-Family Home
$1,560,000
01/28/26
3
3
3,581
440 Forest St, Waltham, MA
0.14
Single-Family Home
$720,000
08/15/25
4
1
1,855
39 Wight St, Waltham, MA
0.47
Single-Family Home
$931,500
10/31/25
4
2.5
1,971
85 Rosewood Dr, Waltham, MA
0.36
Single-Family Home
$1,395,000
10/17/25
5
2
2,255

Nearby homes

Get a sense of prices in the area by checking nearby homes.
Skip to last item
Skip to first item

Assigned Schools

These are the assigned schools for 499 Forest St.
View nearby schools on GreatSchools
The GreatSchools Rating compares schools on a variety of school quality indicators including test scores, college readiness, equity and more. Learn more.

What Locals Say about Waltham

At least 463 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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Lauren Wendoloski
    "There’s alot you could do with your kids in Waltham , including parks library, and pools! And easy access to transportation "
    0
    Flag
  • 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."
    4
    Flag
  • Trulia User
    "local neighborhood Yard sale. community events that are going to have you tried the rest of the day. "
    1
    Flag
  • Trulia User
    "Everyone picks up after themselves. Everyone is nice and keep all their areas cleaned and well maintained. "
    1
    Flag
  • 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 "
    0
    Flag
  • 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."
    1
    Flag
  • 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. "
    4
    Flag
  • 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. "
    4
    Flag
  • 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."
    3
    Flag
  • 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. "
    4
    Flag
  • 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. "
    0
    Flag
  • Chris G.
    "great people to live amongst, kids friendly, multi cultured, pleasant, non violent, lots of work opportunities, and good Colleges to attend.."
    3
    Flag
  • 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! "
    2
    Flag
  • 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"
    1
    Flag
  • Sadou07
    "they do not pick up there trash some time when I'm walking in the park I see poop all over the plase"
    0
    Flag
  • Gmanfendi
    "Movies, festivals, fairs, farmers markets and yard sales on the weekends make it a pretty cool place to live "
    1
    Flag
  • 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. "
    0
    Flag
  • 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. "
    1
    Flag
  • 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 "
    0
    Flag
  • 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"
    1
    Flag
  • 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."
    1
    Flag
  • Dawn
    "To drive myself during the rush hour commute can stink but it is better than many towns around here."
    0
    Flag
  • Rita G.
    "Kayaking son the Charles River, canoeing, watching geese and swans. Walking dogs, seeing neighbors, eating at Brelundi restaurant "
    0
    Flag
  • Kevin W.
    "It’s all good very diverse here in Waltham lots of different people — races but also different siocioeconomics "
    1
    Flag
  • Namala E.
    "its just convenient to the city and restaurants. Good private schools . safe neighborhood and friendly "
    2
    Flag
  • Ravi
    "None. There are absolutely no community events and that has been the most disappointing experience since we moved here"
    1
    Flag
  • Garo M.
    "Great location close proximity to everything, safe, well maintained, and a great area for families. "
    0
    Flag
  • Sandra H.
    "I've lived in Waltham my whole life. it has different people here but that's what keeps it interesting"
    0
    Flag
  • Fainsue
    "Not a lot of cars, lots of side roads to walk on. Seems like more and more families are getting doggy's!!! "
    2
    Flag
  • 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"
    0
    Flag
  • Lara D.
    "Friendly people and safety spot. Easy transportation and great restaurants around. Great place for a family."
    1
    Flag
  • 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."
    1
    Flag
  • 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 "
    1
    Flag
  • 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. "
    1
    Flag
  • df
    "Easy area to walk - paths, residential, green space. Pet friendly neighbors. Plenty of dog/pet care, vets, pet supply stores."
    1
    Flag
  • Debrafletcher03
    "Great central location - morning and evening commute can be anywhere from 25-45 minutes depending on traffic."
    0
    Flag

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Apartments for Rent

Skip to last item
Skip to first item

Explore by feature - Pet Friendly

88 pet-friendly rentals in Waltham, MA

Explore by feature - Garage

39 rentals with a garage in Waltham, MA

Explore by feature - Air Conditioning

158 rentals with air conditioning in Waltham, MA

Explore by feature - Pool

35 rentals with a pool in Waltham, MA

Explore by feature - Washer/dryer

201 rentals with a washer/dryer in Waltham, MA

Explore by feature - Outdoor Space

16 rentals with an outdoor space in Waltham, MA

Homes for sale near 499 Forest St

Skip to last item
Skip to first item

Off Market Homes Near 499 Forest St

Skip to last item
Skip to first item