51 Farwell St, Waltham, MA 02453
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SOLD
MAY 29, 2026

$823,700

Trulia Estimate
  • 6 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2,352 sqft

51 Farwell St, Waltham, MA 02453

Est. Refi. Payment $4,946/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold May 29, 2026 for $820,000 (0% above list price)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$824K
Since last month
Increased$2K (+0.3%)
Since last year
Decreased$72K (-8%)
Since last sale
Increased$4K (+0.5%)
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 +47% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$824K
August 2026$816K
July 2026$822K
June 2026$818K
May 2026$818K
April 2026$839K
March 2026$902K
February 2026$880K
January 2026$872K
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
10-12 Foundry Ave, Waltham, MA
0.33
Multi-Family Home
$800,000
10/24/25
5
2
1,876
240 River St, Waltham, MA
0.51
Multi-Family Home
$862,500
01/12/26
6
2
2,502
279-281 Ash St, Waltham, MA
0.61
Multi-Family Home
$1,150,000
03/19/26
5
2
2,288
56-58 Dix St, Waltham, MA
0.46
Multi-Family Home
$1,211,000
04/22/26
5
3
2,665
126 Bright St, Waltham, MA
0.52
Multi-Family Home
$855,000
05/19/26
3
2
1,310
8-10 Acorn St, Waltham, MA
0.54
Multi-Family Home
$835,000
06/01/26
4
2
1,372
8-10 Acorn St, Waltham, MA
0.54
Multi-Family Home
$835,000
05/29/26
4
2
1,372

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
267 Calvary St, Waltham, MA 02453
0.03
$749,700
4
1.5
1,725
Off Market
46 Farwell St #2, Newtonville, MA 02460
0.12
-
2
1
1,212
Off Market
251 Calvary St, Waltham, MA 02453
0.06
$858,600
3
1
1,490
Off Market
1 Farwell Cir, Newton, MA 02460
0.16
$2,245,000
5
3.5
5,200
Recently Sold
86 Farwell St, Newton, MA 02460
0.19
$1,484,600
4
3
2,296
Off Market
40 Anthony Rd, Newton, MA 02460
0.22
$1,392,900
3
2.5
2,195
Off Market
34 Anthony Rd, Newton, MA 02460
0.24
$1,190,000
4
2
1,600
For Sale
120 North St, Newton, MA 02460
0.23
$1,532,600
4
5
3,500
Off Market
111 North St #111, Newtonville, MA 02460
0.23
-
5
3.5
3,598
Off Market
33 Joseph Rd, Newton, MA 02460
0.26
$1,157,500
3
2
2,309
Recently Sold
43 Albemarle Rd, Newton, MA 02460
0.29
$1,300,000
3
2
2,121
Recently Sold

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 1860
2,352 sqft
$349/sqft
6 Open Spaces

About this House

Excellent opportunity on the Newton line! Spacious two-family home ideally located close to shopping, restaurants, and public transportation. Each unit offers a flexible layout featuring a full cabinet kitchen, large living room, three bedrooms, and tile bathroom. Separate systems provide convenience for both owners and tenants. The property offers strong potential but does require some tender loving care, making it ideal for investors, contractors, or buyers looking to add value. Additional highlights include a 2021 roof, attic storage, and good off-street parking. Situated on a large corner lot offering potential for renovation, redevelopment, or new construction (buyer to perform due diligence). With its desirable location and solid layout, this property presents a great opportunity for rental income, condo conversion, owner occupancy, or building new. Bring your ideas and vision to unlock the full potential of this well-located multi-family property.
51 Farwell St, Waltham, MA 02453 is a 6 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,352 sqft multi-family built in 1860. It last sold for the $819,900 asking price on May 29, 2026. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $823,700, with a rent estimate of $3,837/month.
Last check for updates: about 7 hours ago
Listed by Hans Brings RESULTS, (781) 283-0500
Coldwell Banker Realty - Waltham, (781) 893-0808
Bought with: The Varano Realty Group, (339) 222-0871, Keller Williams Realty, (617) 969-9000
Source: MLS PIN, MLS#73497075

Home Details for 51 Farwell St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full,UnfinishedNumber of Rooms: 10
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 6Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2352 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: for Gas RangeAppliances: Range
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Baseboard,Oil,Natural GasHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Fireplace & Spa
No FireplaceNo Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Number of Stories: 2Floors: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShingleFoundation: Stone
Parking & Garage
Open Parking Spaces: 6No GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 6Parking: Off Street,Paved
Frontage
Road Surface Type: PavedNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 2352

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1860
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Residential IncomeProperty Subtype: 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Building
Construction Materials: FrameDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: 840569

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $819,900Price Per Sqft: $349/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Fri May 08 2026

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: Waltham
School Information
Elementary School: WhittemoreJr High / Middle School: McdevittHigh School: Waltham High

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2352 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, ParkNot Senior Community

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5580 sqft

Offer

Contingencies: Pending P&S

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 73497075Above Grade Unfinished Area: 2352

Additional Information

Public TransportationShoppingPark

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
May 29, 2026
Source: MLS PIN #73497075
Sold
$820,000
Apr 27, 2026
Source: MLS PIN #73497075
Contingent
$819,900
Apr 20, 2026
Source: MLS PIN #73497075
PendingToActive
$819,900
Apr 16, 2026
Source: MLS PIN #73497075
Contingent
$819,900
Apr 7, 2026
Source: MLS PIN #73497075
Listed For Sale
$819,900

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

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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    "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 51 Farwell St

  • What is 51 Farwell St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 51 Farwell St in Waltham, MA is $823,700.
  • What is the price history for 51 Farwell St?
    51 Farwell St in Waltham, MA last sold for $820,000 in May 2026.
  • 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 $786K. That is down $8.83K from the prior month.
  • Does 51 Farwell St have parking?
    Yes, 51 Farwell St in Waltham, MA has on-site parking.
  • Is there a virtual tour of 51 Farwell St?
    Yes, a virtual tour of 51 Farwell St in Waltham, MA is available.

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