Picture-perfect Cape offering turnkey living in a warm, beautifully updated home. From the moment you step inside, gleaming hardwood floors, abundant natural light, and bright, inviting spaces make this home feel special.At the heart of the home is a brand-new, thoughtfully designed open kitchen, ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. The flexible front-to-back layout offers plenty of space for an eat-in kitchen or dedicated dining area. A generously sized living room features a wood-burning fireplace and large bow window, while the inviting den includes a charming built-in nook and direct access to the backyard.And what a backyard it is. Designed for true indoor-outdoor living, this private oasis features a beautiful patio, established gardens, and plenty of lawn for entertaining, playing, gardening, or simply relaxing outside. The hot tub is negotiable, offering the opportunity to enjoy the space year-round. With the den opening directly to the yard, the home flows naturally outdoors and creates a wonderful setting for summer dinners, weekend gatherings, and quiet evenings at home.Upstairs, two spacious bedrooms feature generous walk-in closets and oversized skylights, bringing in beautiful natural light by day and offering views of the night sky after dark. The finished lower level adds even more flexible living space, including an exercise room and laundry area.Best of all, you don't have to choose between this lifestyle and an easy commute. The commuter rail is just a five-minute walk from your front door, with North Station approximately 20 minutes away, while both I-90 and I-95 are only minutes from home. Enjoy the space, gardens, outdoor living, and neighborhood feel of life outside the city while remaining steps from your ride into Boston.Tastefully and meticulously updated throughout, this truly move-in-ready home offers the best of both worlds: a beautiful home and backyard to enjoy every day, with exceptional access to Boston when you need it. All that's left to do is unpack and enjoy.Showings begin at the open house Saturday, September 19 at 1:00 PM.
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
5,271 sq ftLot Size
$425Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by David Ferrini• Coldwell Banker Realty - Sudbury
Roberts, located between Main Street and the Charles River, is a residential and mixed-use Waltham neighborhood with a walkable street grid and river-adjacent green space. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Moody Street at Main Street, where independent restaurants, bakeries, and small storefronts keep the sidewalks active into the evening. Triple-deckers and compact multifamily homes mix with older commercial blocks, giving the area a classic inner-suburban texture. The Charles River paths and nearby parks shape daily routines with water views and shaded stretches. The Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation adds a distinctly Waltham layer of history and design. Moody Street’s dining scene—anchored by spots like Gustazo Cuban Kitchen & Bar and The Gaff—sets a polished, lived-in tone.
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Market insights
20 Albert St · $899,000
DAYS ON MARKET
19 days
The average home goes pending in 23 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.8%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$899,000
Median sale price in this area is $843,256. (6% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
22% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Seven total rooms
Full finished basement
Finished basement
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
1 half bathroom
Kitchen
Tankless water heater
Heating & cooling
Propane baseboard heating
Heat pump (dual) cooling
Exterior features
Fenced yard
Patio
Hot tub/spa (private; negotiable)
Rain gutters
Storage
Professional landscaping
Sprinkler system
Level lot
Paved public road frontage
Public maintained road
Home design
Single family residence
Blue exterior
Parking
Off-street paved parking
2 open parking spaces (total 2 spaces)
Construction
Frame construction
Concrete perimeter foundation
Shingle roof
Built (year per public records)
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
200+ amp electric service
HOA & community
Community features: park, highway access, T-Station, sidewalks
Not a senior community
Other
Property includes above-grade and below-grade finished living areas
Above-grade finished area and below-grade finished area reported
Electricity and solar
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Spectacular sun-filled expanded Cape in mint condition! Newton/Weston location! This home features an updated kitchen with new stainless appliances, spacious dining room, an elegant living room w/custom quartz surround fireplace, opening to a fabulous family room w/beautifully crafted built-in's and direct access to a new stone patio! The second level has two large bedrooms w/enormous custom walk-in closets, and a newly completed bath w/oversized shower. The finished lower level has an office, entertainment room or 3rd bedroom, laundry room & fantastic utility room! The professionally landscaped yard with irrigation has a new stunning raised stone paver patio w/cobblestone surround, storage shed & new Vinyl fence! New heating & hot water system, new ductless air condition, new plantation shutters, and custom stained and refinished hardwood floors throughout. Too many updates to list! This house is an ideal commuter location. Minutes to Mass Pike, 95, 30, Commuter Rail, and Brandeis!
MLS PIN #72580639
Dec 20, 2019
Sold
$650,000
$307/sq ft
Oct 21, 2019
Pending
—
Oct 16, 2019
Listed
$598,900
$283/sq ft
+34
This meticulously maintained full dormered, expanded Cape is in a Great location! The home includes an updated kitchen, baths, roof & windows plus gleaming hardwood floors, recently painted, sky lights, updated finished basement ideal for in-law, home office, rec room and more. This 7 room, 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath home is ideally situated on a nice level lot with a perfect sized fenced in rear yard. The home has a great floor plan & flow with spacious open rooms, a fireplaced living room, with a lovely bay window that opens to a gorgeous 1st floor family room with sliders to the rear deck. This bright sun filled home has a sky light in each of the large spacious bedrooms plus a skylight in staircase / hallway to the 2 floor. The home can easily be converted back to 3 bedrooms. The location is ideal with an easy walk to the commuter rail & just minutes to route 128 & the Mass Pike plus close the Bobby Connors playground which is currently being completely renovated! Sensational Value!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,022 (+10.2%)
$400,000 + $377,300
$777,300
2025
$7,278 (+2.5%)
$380,900 + $360,200
$741,100
2024
$7,099 (+0.6%)
$373,900 + $362,500
$736,400
2023
$7,057 (+0.1%)
$338,600 + $345,200
$683,800
2022
$7,048 (+1.8%)
$310,400 + $322,300
$632,700
2021
$6,920 (+16.7%)
$310,400 + $300,900
$611,300
2020
$5,931 (+2.9%)
$289,200 + $207,100
$496,300
2019
$5,764 (+8.6%)
$272,700 + $182,600
$455,300
2018
$5,308 (+6.1%)
$252,500 + $168,400
$420,900
2017
$5,004 (+3.7%)
$230,000 + $168,400
$398,400
2016
$4,824 (+8.6%)
$225,700 + $168,400
$394,100
2015
$4,442 (−2.2%)
$197,500 + $140,800
$338,300
2014
$4,543 (+3.9%)
$197,500 + $140,800
$338,300
2013
$4,372 (+1.0%)
$174,200 + $149,900
$324,100
2012
$4,327 (+2.0%)
$174,200 + $149,900
$324,100
2011
$4,242 (−0.6%)
$174,200 + $149,900
$324,100
2010
$4,269 (+10.4%)
$190,500 + $149,900
$340,400
2009
$3,868
$191,800 + $150,500
$342,300
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,227 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,464
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,464
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3821669S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 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
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
53% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 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
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9 hrs
4.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 20 Albert St
$911,952
$13K over list price of $899K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $830K to $960K.