72 Prentice St
Waltham, MA 02451
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,351 sqft (on 0.25 acres)
3 Beds
2 Baths
2,351 sqft
(on 0.25 acres)
Local Information
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Description
Charming Bungalow in Waltham's Highland Locale! This craftsman style home features gum wood trim, refinished hardwood floors, new kitchen, updated bath, fresh interior paint along with fresh exterior paint, newer windows, and much more. Large bedrooms throughout along with ample closet space and tons of light make this home a must see. If you like to entertain then look no further, front farmers porch for relaxing, rear patio to BBQ, giant yard brings many opportunities, and a kitchen that was built to host! The basement has a full bath and is ready to be finished. New cooling and heating as well. Owner shows with pride!
72 Prentice St, Waltham, MA 02451 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,351 sqft single-family home built in 1900. It last sold for $520,000 on Mar 7, 2014. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $966,000, with a rent estimate of $4,050/month.
Home Highlights
Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Porch, Patio
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
Less than a day ago
Home Details for 72 Prentice St
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Interior Details BasementAdditional StorageNumber of Rooms: 7Storage |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Other, GasAir ConditioningHeating Fuel: Other |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2 |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: WoodGardenPatioPorch |
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Detached |
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Year Built Year Built: 1900 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow |
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Units in Building: 1 |
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Lot Area: 10890 sqft |
Price History for 72 Prentice St
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/07/2014 | $520,000 | Sold | N/A |
| 01/31/2014 | $524,900 | Pending | Agent Provided |
| 01/08/2014 | $524,900 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 11/14/2013 | $540,000 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 12/24/2003 | $374,000 | Sold | N/A |
| 08/29/2001 | $265,000 | Sold | N/A |
| 08/31/1995 | $192,500 | 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 | $7,438 |
| Assessment | $757,400 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 72 Prentice St
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.04 | Single-Family Home | $732,500 | 10/10/25 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,817 | |
0.11 | Single-Family Home | $1,125,000 | 04/28/26 | 3 | 2 | 1,855 | |
0.46 | Single-Family Home | $795,000 | 04/09/26 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,221 | |
0.29 | Single-Family Home | $1,060,000 | 04/24/26 | 4 | 2 | 3,068 | |
0.05 | Single-Family Home | $960,000 | 12/30/25 | 5 | 3 | 2,004 | |
0.23 | Single-Family Home | $790,000 | 12/15/25 | 3 | 2.5 | 1,443 | |
0.41 | Single-Family Home | $1,010,000 | 08/06/25 | 3 | 2 | 2,460 | |
0.48 | Single-Family Home | $685,000 | 10/31/25 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,762 | |
0.23 | Single-Family Home | $430,000 | 06/22/26 | 2 | 2 | 909 | |
0.21 | Single-Family Home | $940,000 | 08/29/25 | 5 | 2 | 2,224 |
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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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