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About this home
This 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath condo offers an ideal blend of convenience and accessibility in the heart of Waltham. Featuring 2 OFF-STREET PARKING spots, separate living and dining rooms, and a MASSIVE PRIVATE BASEMENT (700+ sq ft) for storage and/or more living area! Located LESS THAN A MILE from vibrant Moody Street, you'll enjoy easy access to a variety of popular restaurants, shops, and local favorites. Nearby parks, walking trails, and the Charles River provide plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. Commuters will appreciate this spectacular location with convenient access to Route 128 and the Mass Pike; and a commuter rail station close by. With LOW CONDO FEES, CENTRAL AC, gas cooking, IN-UNIT LAUNDRY (FIRST FLOOR), and a prime location, this is an opportunity you won't want to miss!
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
153 Bright St #1 · $569,000
$569K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $569K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
23 days
The average home goes pending in 27 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.5%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
About offer insights
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Storm windows
Screens
Basement
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
1 half bathroom
Kitchen
Range
Dishwasher
Disposal
Microwave
Refrigerator
Freezer
Laundry & utility
In-unit laundry
Washer
Dryer
Flooring
Hardwood flooring
Heating & cooling
Forced-air natural gas heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Porch
Patio
Garden
Rain gutters
Professional landscaping
Home design
Condominium
Two stories
First-floor entry
End unit
Corner unit
Parking
Two off-street, deeded, paved parking spaces
Construction
Built in 2014
Frame construction
Shingle roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Circuit breakers
Gas range hookup
HOA & community
Monthly association fee includes water, sewer, insurance, building and grounds maintenance, snow removal, and trash
Storage
Pets allowed
Community amenities include a pool, tennis courts, parks, walking and jogging trails, and bike paths
Nearby public transportation, shopping, medical facilities, a laundromat, conservation areas, highway access, places of worship, schools, a T station, and a university
Electricity and solar
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This 2+ bed / 1.5 bath direct-entry home w/ AC & 2 PKG is a rare opportunity for the discerning buyer. Featuring an excellent floor plan w/ no wasted space and 1100+ sqft on one level plus an add'tl 500+ sqft of direct, private BONUS space in the lower level. A sunny, south-facing living room w/ adjoining dining room feat. crown molding & elegant lighting - make this perfect for those who WFH, entertain or like to host. Your kitchen offers ample cabinet storage, s/s appliances, wine fridge & granite counters w/ easy outdoor access for grilling. Two equal-sized beds - one w/ a new shiplap wall - adding texture & charm in an already warm & inviting bedroom space. You'll be grateful for an extra half bath, the full has tub w/ tiled surround & in-unit w/d. Hardwood throughout, newer central air, newer windows, gas cooking make this a smart buy. Close to Waltham/Watertown line, commuter rail, Moody St's shops/restaurants, & Charles River Greenway. Watch video: https://youtu.be/snjd_HZ3-Fk
MLS PIN #71742598
Nov 7, 2014
Sold
$350,000
$308/sq ft
Sep 18, 2014
Contingent
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Sep 12, 2014
Listed
$349,900
$307/sq ft
IMPRESSIVE BRAND NEW CONDO RENOVATION with the ABSOLUTE BEST FLOOR PLAN featuring a NEW Granite Kitchen with Stainless Steel Appliances, Oversized Livingroom, Formal Diningroom with Hutch, New Designer Tile Baths, Charming Crown Moldings, High Ceilings, Newly Refinished Hardwood Floors, Stained Glass Window & Built-Ins, In-unit Laundry, New Windows, Great Closets, New 2014 Roof, New Central AC, New Heat System, Yard, PRIVATE BASEMENT, 2 CAR PARKING, and more! Just Steps from Popular Shops, Restaurants, MBTA buses, and Commuter Rail.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,666 (+4.7%)
$577,000
2024
$5,411 (−4.3%)
$561,300
2023
$5,657
$548,200
2022
$5,659 (+12.6%)
$508,000
2021
$5,024 (−3.0%)
$443,800
2020
$5,180 (+6.3%)
$433,500
2019
$4,873 (+0.4%)
$384,900
2018
$4,854 (+11.4%)
$384,900
2017
$4,356 (+2.6%)
$346,800
2016
$4,245
$346,800
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
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Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,138
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,138
Year built
1900
Style
Condo/Co-op
County
Middlesex County
APN
4942635
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 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
6/10 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
81/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Waltham. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.2 hrs
4.6 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 153 Bright St #1
$567,754
$1,246 under list price of $569K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $490K to $775K.