542 Trapelo Rd, Waltham, MA 02452
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SOLD
SEP 10, 2026

$746,500

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,862 sqft (on 0.25 acres)

542 Trapelo Rd, Waltham, MA 02452

Est. Refi. Payment $4,612/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Sep 10, 2026 for $760,000 (0% above list price)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$747K
Since last month
Decreased$65K (-8%)
Since last year
Decreased$86K (-10.3%)
Since last sale
Decreased$14K (-1.8%)
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 +50% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$746K
August 2026$746K
July 2026$811K
June 2026$858K
May 2026$880K
April 2026$871K
March 2026$874K
February 2026$832K
January 2026$814K
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
0.22
Single-Family Home
$750,000
01/23/26
2
1
889
0.27
Single-Family Home
$800,000
10/15/25
3
1.5
1,773
0.44
Single-Family Home
$820,000
07/17/26
3
2
1,907
0.29
Single-Family Home
$795,000
09/29/25
3
2
2,292
0.47
Single-Family Home
$670,000
01/15/26
3
2
1,458
0.54
Single-Family Home
$827,000
08/27/26
3
1.5
1,931
0.47
Single-Family Home
$675,000
12/12/25
3
2
1,548
0.74
Single-Family Home
$780,000
05/28/26
3
1
1,421

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
0.05
$755,500
3
1
1,569
Off Market
0.09
$1,025,600
3
2
1,789
Off Market
0.12
$800,000
3
3.5
1,600
Recently Sold
0.15
$2,050,000
6
3.5
4,200
Recently Sold
0.18
$2,141,200
4
3.5
6,230
Off Market
0.14
$830,000
3
3.5
1,582
Recently Sold
0.17
$1,606,900
4
3.5
4,000
Off Market
0.16
$830,000
3
3.5
1,687
Off Market
0.18
$937,800
3
2
1,732
Off Market
0.18
$823,400
3
1.5
1,435
Off Market
0.21
$1,140,700
3
2
2,336
Off Market

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1958
0.25 acre lot
1,862 sqft
$408/sqft
1 Car Garage

About this House

"HOME SWEET HOME!" Close to the Belmont and Lexington lines sits this adorable, meticulous 3 Bed Ranch nestled back from Trapelo Road. Offering plenty of living space across 2 levels, there is a bedroom and living room for everyone! The kitchen opens beautifully to the dining/living area and the lovely screened in deck, looking right over your large level, private yard. What's so great about this home is that it offers one level living if need be, but also has additional and practical living space in the lower level. Downstairs you will find some great entertainment space, with a built in wet bar connected to a large living room, and 2 additional finished rooms that can be used however suits your needs- office, playroom, exercise room, you name it! With all the amenities you could desire right around the corner, this home offers a fantastic and convenient, upbeat lifestyle! Not to mention super easy access to highways and public transportation, this is not to be missed!
542 Trapelo Rd, Waltham, MA 02452 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,862 sqft single-family home built in 1958. It last sold for the $759,000 asking price on Sep 10, 2026. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $746,500, with a rent estimate of $3,444/month.
Last check for updates: about 4 hours ago
Listed by Deanna Shelley, (617) 455-1582
RE/MAX Bentley's, (978) 572-1200
Bought with: Robinah Nantale, (617) 290-6783, The American Dream Real Estate, (617) 290-6783
Source: MLS PIN, MLS#73550539

Home Details for 542 Trapelo Rd

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full,Partially Finished,BulkheadNumber of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Master Bathroom, Bathroom 1, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Office
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1862 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric DryerAppliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, DryerDishwasherDryerLaundry: In Basement,Electric Dryer HookupMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Baseboard,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Window Unit(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Living RoomHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Insulated WindowsFlooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring Hardwood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShinglePatio / Porch: Porch, ScreenedFencing: Fenced/EnclosedExterior: Porch, Porch - Screened, Rain GuttersFoundation: Concrete Perimeter
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Open Parking Spaces: 4No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 5Parking: Attached,Off Street,Paved
Frontage
Road Frontage: PublicNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1862

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1958
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch
Building
Construction Materials: FrameNot Attached PropertyDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: M:025 B:011 L:0002, 830538

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $759,000Price Per Sqft: $408/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Mon Aug 24 2026

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

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

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1862 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-StationNot Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.25 acres

Offer

Contingencies: Pending P&S

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 73550539Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1862

Additional Information

Public TransportationShoppingParkWalk/Jog TrailsMedical FacilityLaundromatHighway AccessHouse of WorshipPrivate SchoolPublic SchoolT-Station

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 10, 2026
Source: MLS PIN #73550539
Sold
$760,000
Aug 25, 2026
Source: MLS PIN #73550539
Pending
$759,000
Aug 11, 2026
Source: MLS PIN #73550539
Contingent
$759,000
Jul 30, 2026
Source: MLS PIN #73550539
PriceChange
$759,000
Price decreased by 5%
Jul 15, 2026
Source: MLS PIN #73550539
Listed For Sale
$799,000

Market trends in Waltham

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

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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Lauren Wendoloski
    "Thereโ€™s alot you could do with your kids in Waltham , including parks library, and pools! And easy access to transportation "
  • 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."
  • Trulia User
    "local neighborhood Yard sale. community events that are going to have you tried the rest of the day. "
  • Trulia User
    "Everyone picks up after themselves. Everyone is nice and keep all their areas cleaned and well maintained. "
  • 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 itโ€™s easy in general "
  • Geetha. G
    "I currently live in Waltham near the Waltham Square. Itโ€™s a great neighborhood with excellent restaurants, good grocery stores, public library, bus stops etc all within walking distance. Itโ€™s a relatively safe area and the neighbors are friendly."
  • 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. "
  • D. Erin
    "Like that there are dog park nearby, lots of walking trails in the area. Wouldnโ€™t like the loud, speeding cars at all hours of the day and night. "
  • 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."
  • 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. "
  • Bryantthomasj
    "Quiet, convenient, friendly neighborhood. Lots of wildlife and mature trees. A real foodie town. I have loved the 17 years Iโ€™ve been here. "
  • Chris G.
    "great people to live amongst, kids friendly, multi cultured, pleasant, non violent, lots of work opportunities, and good Colleges to attend.."
  • 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 itโ€™s important for children to experience from a early age! "
  • 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 youโ€™re in a great Community"
  • Sadou07
    "they do not pick up there trash some time when I'm walking in the park I see poop all over the plase"
  • Gmanfendi
    "Movies, festivals, fairs, farmers markets and yard sales on the weekends make it a pretty cool place to live "
  • Caitlyn C.
    "Living off of moody street is fun and convenient. The area feels safe as well and I love that Iโ€™m so close to Boston. "
  • Adanary O
    "Waltham residents would like a dog park built. So majority of us donโ€™t have to go to Watertown to bring our dogs. "
  • Gmanfendi
    "Itโ€™s a good neighborhood and pretty good place to live... Iโ€™ve lived in this area for years so I am pretty satisfied "
  • 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"
  • 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."
  • Dawn
    "To drive myself during the rush hour commute can stink but it is better than many towns around here."
  • Rita G.
    "Kayaking son the Charles River, canoeing, watching geese and swans. Walking dogs, seeing neighbors, eating at Brelundi restaurant "
  • Kevin W.
    "Itโ€™s all good very diverse here in Waltham lots of different people โ€” races but also different siocioeconomics "
  • Namala E.
    "its just convenient to the city and restaurants. Good private schools . safe neighborhood and friendly "
  • Ravi
    "None. There are absolutely no community events and that has been the most disappointing experience since we moved here"
  • Garo M.
    "Great location close proximity to everything, safe, well maintained, and a great area for families. "
  • Sandra H.
    "I've lived in Waltham my whole life. it has different people here but that's what keeps it interesting"
  • Fainsue
    "Not a lot of cars, lots of side roads to walk on. Seems like more and more families are getting doggy's!!! "
  • 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"
  • Lara D.
    "Friendly people and safety spot. Easy transportation and great restaurants around. Great place for a family."
  • 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."
  • 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 "
  • Hilary B
    "Without a car commute can be a challenge at times, but itโ€™s doable. Many buses in the area and commuter rail to north station. "
  • df
    "Easy area to walk - paths, residential, green space. Pet friendly neighbors. Plenty of dog/pet care, vets, pet supply stores."
  • 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 542 Trapelo Rd

  • What is 542 Trapelo Rd estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 542 Trapelo Rd in Waltham, MA is $746,500.
  • What is the price history for 542 Trapelo Rd?
    542 Trapelo Rd in Waltham, MA last sold for $760,000 in September 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 542 Trapelo Rd have air conditioning?
    Yes, 542 Trapelo Rd in Waltham, MA has air conditioning.
  • Does 542 Trapelo Rd have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 542 Trapelo Rd in Waltham, MA has in-unit laundry.

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