Rangeley Acres. Located on the Watertown line this lovely 1905ca Dutch Gambrel offers period architectural details and modern updates throughout. The property greets you with a full-width west-facing porch, ideal for summer dinners and drinks. The entrance begins with a proper New England Foyer with ample room to make a break from the elements and settle in before entering the fireplaced living room. The modern eat-in kitchen features ample cabinets and counters and all-day sun from the south-facing windows and flows nicely into the dining room. Modern glass sliders lead from the dining room to the rear deck and fenced-in yard. A gentle winding staircase brings you up to the 3 bedrooms plus study on the 2nd floor. The main bathroom was gutted 3 years ago with a walk-in tiled shower. Hardwood floors, vinyl replacement windows. high-effiency FHW gas boiler with 2-zones and a wide open basement with good ceiling height is ideal for a workshop. There’s also a pull-down attic for additional storage and/or additional living space and a 1-car detached garage. Just a few blocks to the historical Gore Estate and 1 mile to Waltham Center/Commuter Rail.
Bleachery, located between Moody Street and the Charles River, is a historic and residential Waltham neighborhood with brick mill remnants and riverfront paths. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Moody Street near Crescent Street, where indie restaurants, coffee counters, and small storefronts keep sidewalks active. The Charles River Greenway frames daily routines with water views and a steady flow of walkers and cyclists. Former industrial buildings and compact multifamily streetscapes give the area a textured, lived-in look. The Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation and The GORE Place anchor local culture with hands-on history and preserved grounds. Gore Place Farm Stand adds a seasonal ritual that ties the neighborhood to its agricultural past.
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Offer insights
12 Gilbert St · $875,000
$938K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $938K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
6 days
The average home goes pending in 20 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
102.9%
Most homes are selling 3% above list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Insulated doors
Insulated windows with screens
Fireplace (1)
7 total rooms
Bedrooms
Master bedroom on second level
Second bedroom on second level
Third bedroom on second level
Bathrooms
One full bathroom on second level with tiled shower stall
One half bathroom on first level
Kitchen
Range
Dishwasher
Disposal
Refrigerator
Plumbed for ice maker
Gas water heater / water heater available
Laundry & utility
Washer hookup
Washer hookup in basement
Electric dryer hookup
Gas dryer hookup
Exterior access to laundry area
Full unfinished basement with interior entry and concrete floor
Flooring
Hardwood
Wood
Tile
Heating & cooling
Baseboard heating (natural gas)
Window cooling units
Exterior features
Porch
Deck
Rain gutters
Professional landscaping
Fenced yard
Level lot
Paved public road frontage (publicly maintained)
Home design
Single family residence
Above-grade finished area approximately 1,463
Year built approximate (public records)
Parking
Detached garage (1 covered garage space)
Off-street parking
2 open parking spaces (3 total parking spaces)
Construction
Frame construction
Stone foundation
Shingle roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
100 amp electric service with circuit breakers
Gas connections for range and oven
Electric dryer hookup
HOA & community
Community features include public transportation, shopping, pool, park, walk/jog trails, and nearby T-Station
Not a senior community
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
OPEN AIRY FEELING HIGH CEILINGS LARGE EAT-IN-KITCHEN FIREPLACED LIVING ROOM INVITING FRONT PORCH SLIDRERS TO DECK OTHER ROOM COULD BE CHILD'S ROOM OR COMPUTER ROOM WOOD FLOORS UNDER W/W WELL MAINTAINED TAXES REFLECT RES.
MLS PIN #60604912
Jul 8, 1997
Sold
$203,000
$139/sq ft
Jun 8, 1997
Listed
$203,000
$139/sq ft
OPEN AIRY FEELING HIGH CEILINGS LARGE EAT-IN-KITCHEN FIR EPLACED LIVING ROOM INVITING FRONT PORCH SLIDRE RS TO DECK OTHER ROOM COULD BE CHILD'S ROOM OR COMPUTER ROOM WOOD FLOORS UNDER W/W WELL MAINTAI
Public Records
Feb 8, 1988
Sold
$208,000
$142/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,799 (+4.7%)
$400,800 + $258,000
$658,800
2025
$6,496 (+2.2%)
$381,700 + $279,800
$661,500
2024
$6,354 (+8.8%)
$381,700 + $277,400
$659,100
2023
$5,839 (−6.8%)
$346,300 + $219,500
$565,800
2022
$6,263 (+10.1%)
$346,300 + $215,900
$562,200
2021
$5,687 (+2.1%)
$296,900 + $205,500
$502,400
2020
$5,569 (+7.8%)
$268,600 + $197,400
$466,000
2019
$5,168 (+8.7%)
$259,500 + $148,700
$408,200
2018
$4,753 (+6.4%)
$240,300 + $136,600
$376,900
2017
$4,468 (+4.7%)
$219,100 + $136,600
$355,700
2016
$4,267 (−5.8%)
$212,000 + $136,600
$348,600
2015
$4,531 (+3.0%)
$208,500 + $136,600
$345,100
2014
$4,397 (−0.7%)
$190,800 + $136,600
$327,400
2013
$4,427 (+1.0%)
$174,600 + $153,600
$328,200
2012
$4,381 (+2.0%)
$174,600 + $153,600
$328,200
2011
$4,296 (+1.5%)
$174,600 + $153,600
$328,200
2010
$4,231 (+10.3%)
$183,800 + $153,600
$337,400
2009
$3,837
$186,600 + $153,000
$339,600
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,227 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,463
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,463
Year built
1905
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
972225S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 26, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
53% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Waltham, MA • 02453
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Sun exposure
85/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.6 hrs
4.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 12 Gilbert St
$942,873
$68K over list price of $875K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $850K to $1.1M.