86 Main St, Waltham, MA 02453
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$1,077,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Sep 21, 2026
  • 3 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 2,579 sqft

86 Main St, Waltham, MA 02453

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
2,579 sqft
$418/sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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About this House

A spacious, updated, well-maintained home in a desirable Warrendale neighborhood, with great entertaining spaces and a huge yard! The first floor features a pleasant entry hall, a dining room with two exposures, a three-exposure gracious living room with a wood-burning fireplace and direct access to a light-filled sunporch, and an eat-in kitchen, also with two exposures. There is a half-bath at this level. Windows are oversize, and the ceiling height is generous. At the second level, there is a generous master bedroom, a full bath, and two additional bedrooms. At the lower level, there is a large finished basement, good-size storage space, a full bath and washer and dryer. At the rear of the house, there is a very large patio, a nicely landscaped garden, and a detached one-car garage with additional off-street parking in the long driveway.
House is a short walk away from Gore Place and easily accessible to public transportation. Bentley and Brandeis Universities are also easily accessible.

Owner pays for outside water. Renter pays for water (inside the house), sewer and all other utilities. Last month's rent and security deposit are due at signing. No smoking allowed. No pets allowed. Renter is responsible for snow removal and landscaping.
86 Main St, Waltham, MA 02453 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,579 sqft single-family home. It last sold for $540,000 on Sep 8, 2015 (10,809% above the $4,950 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in April 2025 with an asking price of $4,950 per month. That rental listing was removed on May 13, 2025. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,077,200, with a rent estimate of $4,177/month.

Home Details for 86 Main St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: BaseboardAir ConditioningCooling System: Central AirHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood, Tile

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: now

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Detached, On Site

Comparable Sales for 86 Main St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
19 Clements Rd, Waltham, MA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$975,000
11/13/25
3
2
2,165 sqft
61 Canterbury Rd, Waltham, MA
0.31
Single-Family Home
$920,000
07/28/26
3
2
2,585 sqft
84 Warren St, Waltham, MA
0.23
Single-Family Home
$612,000
11/26/25
2
2
2,121 sqft
59 Farnum Rd, Waltham, MA
0.36
Single-Family Home
$605,000
09/01/26
4
1.5
2,050 sqft
54 Clements Rd, Waltham, MA
0.30
Single-Family Home
$850,000
04/14/26
3
2
1,802 sqft
100 Whitman Rd, Waltham, MA
0.31
Single-Family Home
$935,000
11/17/25
3
2.5
1,743 sqft
67 Longfellow Rd, Watertown, MA
0.32
Single-Family Home
$850,000
04/17/26
3
1.5
1,645 sqft
113 Farnum Rd, Waltham, MA
0.24
Single-Family Home
$1,130,000
10/30/25
4
3
1,914 sqft
164 Grove St, Waltham, MA
0.36
Single-Family Home
$735,000
12/31/25
3
1.5
1,248 sqft
654 Main St, Watertown, MA
0.41
Single-Family Home
$980,000
02/17/26
3
2
1,980 sqft

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Rental Market Trends in Waltham

Last updated Sep 2026
Trulia Rent Estimate$4,177/mo
Average rent
$2.7K
$120MoM
Available listings
285
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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
    "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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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
May 13, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$4,950
Apr 15, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$4,950
Sep 8, 2015
Source: N/A
Sold
$540,000
Jun 19, 2015
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$570,000
Price decreased by 4%
May 27, 2015
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$595,000

Frequently asked questions about 86 Main St

  • What is 86 Main St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 86 Main St in Waltham, MA is $1,077,200.
  • What is the price history for 86 Main St?
    86 Main St in Waltham, MA last sold for $540,000 in September 2015.
  • 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 $788K. That is up $1.65K from the prior month.
  • Does 86 Main St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 86 Main St in Waltham, MA has air conditioning.
  • Does 86 Main St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 86 Main St in Waltham, MA has in-unit laundry.

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