78 Prentice St, Waltham, MA 02451
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OFF MARKET

$914,000

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2,129 sqft

78 Prentice St, Waltham, MA 02451

Est. Refi. Payment $5,485/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold May 23, 2024 for $865,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$914K
Since last month
Decreased$14K (-1.5%)
Since last year
Increased$17K (+1.9%)
Since last sale
Increased$49K (+5.7%)
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 +80% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$914K
July 2026$928K
June 2026$933K
May 2026$945K
April 2026$942K
March 2026$934K
February 2026$904K
January 2026$894K
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
69 Jennings Rd, Waltham, MA
0.12
Single-Family Home
$1,125,000
04/28/26
3
2
1,855
81 Prentice St, Waltham, MA
0.03
Single-Family Home
$732,500
10/10/25
4
1.5
1,817
42 Lawrence St, Waltham, MA
0.13
Single-Family Home
$925,000
07/29/26
3
1.5
1,447
56 Summit St, Waltham, MA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$940,000
08/29/25
5
2
2,224
20 Elson Rd, Waltham, MA
0.14
Single-Family Home
$747,000
07/20/26
3
2
1,430
91 Prentice St, Waltham, MA
0.04
Single-Family Home
$960,000
12/30/25
5
3
2,004
77 Hawthorne Rd, Waltham, MA
0.05
Single-Family Home
$1,172,000
10/24/25
4
2.5
3,536
43 Leonard St, Waltham, MA
0.30
Single-Family Home
$908,900
06/26/26
3
2.5
1,883
132 Dale St, Waltham, MA
0.43
Single-Family Home
$895,000
06/25/26
4
1.5
2,384
10 Wyola Prospect St, Waltham, MA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$850,000
09/04/25
3
2.5
4,536

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
74 Hawthorne Rd, Waltham, MA 02451
0.03
$769,700
3
1.5
1,547
Off Market
81 Prentice St, Waltham, MA 02451
0.03
$750,200
4
1.5
1,817
Off Market
77 Prentice St, Waltham, MA 02451
0.02
$824,900
3
1.5
1,470
For Sale
91 Prentice St, Waltham, MA 02451
0.04
$960,000
5
3
2,004
Recently Sold
77 Hawthorne Rd, Waltham, MA 02451
0.05
$1,245,600
4
2.5
3,536
Off Market
81 Hawthorne Rd, Waltham, MA 02451
0.05
$967,000
3
1.5
2,002
Off Market
31 Sunset Rd, Waltham, MA 02451
0.06
$910,000
3
1.5
1,673
Off Market
152 Plympton St #152, Waltham, MA 02451
0.10
-
3
1
1,190
Off Market
72 Sartell Rd, Waltham, MA 02451
0.10
$973,800
3
1.5
2,123
Off Market
30 Oak Hill Rd, Waltham, MA 02451
0.07
$706,000
2
2
864
Off Market
56 Irving St, Waltham, MA 02451
0.11
$973,500
4
2
2,052
Off Market

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1954
Living Area
2,129 sqft
Price/Sqft
$429
Parking
1 Car Garage

About this House

Desirable Highlands New England Cape! This fabulous home offers super convenient location as well as being in great condition. Enlarged stainless and granite enlarged kitchen has a vaulted ceiling as well as sliders to the patio and backyard. Brand new oak hardwood floors were just installed in kitchen, all others just refinished on first floor. High efficiency mini-splits provide year round comfort. Lower level has additional usable space for playroom, exercise or family room, etc. Come see for yourself at either OH this Saturday 1 to 3 and Sunday 1 to 3.
78 Prentice St, Waltham, MA 02451 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,129 sqft single-family home built in 1954. It last sold for $865,000 on May 23, 2024 (12% above the $769,900 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $914,000, with a rent estimate of $3,465/month.
Last check for updates: about 6 hours ago
Listed by Samuel L. Webb II, (781) 893-1195
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sudbury, (978) 443-9933
Bought with: Keri Caron, (781) 389-4575, William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, (781) 861-9600
Source: MLS PIN, MLS#73228495

Home Details for 78 Prentice St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Partially Finished,Interior EntryNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Office
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2129 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker ConnectionAppliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood, Plumbed For Ice MakerDishwasherDisposalDryerLaundry: In Basement,Electric Dryer Hookup,Washer HookupMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Baseboard,Oil,DuctlessHas CoolingAir Conditioning: DuctlessHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Has a FireplaceNo Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Insulated WindowsDoor: Insulated Doors, Storm Door(s)Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Parquet
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Tile, Hardwood, Parquet

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShinglePatio / Porch: PatioFencing: Fenced/Enclosed, FencedExterior: Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Fenced Yard, Stone WallFoundation: Block
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Open Parking Spaces: 3No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 4Parking: Attached,Garage Door Opener,Paved Drive,Off Street,Paved
Frontage
Road Frontage: PublicResponsible for Road Maintenance: Public Maintained RoadRoad Surface Type: PavedNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1954
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Cape
Building
Construction Materials: FrameNot Attached PropertyDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: M:049 B:010 L:0004, 833304

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $769,900
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue May 07 2024

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

Direction & Address
City: WalthamCommunity: Highlands

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2129 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, UniversityNot Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5506 sqft

Offer

Contingencies: Pending P&S

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 73228495

Additional Information

Public TransportationShoppingParkWalk/Jog TrailsBike PathConservation AreaHighway AccessPublic SchoolT-StationUniversity

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
May 23, 2024
Source: MLS PIN #73228495
Sold
$865,000
Apr 30, 2024
Source: MLS PIN #73228495
Contingent
$769,900
Apr 25, 2024
Source: MLS PIN #73228495
Listed For Sale
$769,900
Jul 28, 2016
Source: N/A
Sold
$508,000
Jul 1, 2016
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$489,000

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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  • Trulia User
    "local neighborhood Yard sale. community events that are going to have you tried the rest of the day. "
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  • Trulia User
    "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 78 Prentice St

  • What is 78 Prentice St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 78 Prentice St in Waltham, MA is $914,000.
  • What is the price history for 78 Prentice St?
    78 Prentice St in Waltham, MA last sold for $865,000 in May 2024.
  • 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 78 Prentice St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 78 Prentice St in Waltham, MA has air conditioning.
  • Does 78 Prentice St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 78 Prentice St in Waltham, MA has in-unit laundry.

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