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$759,900

Est. $4,555/mo —

•

2,202

sq ft

42 Prentice St, Waltham, MA 02451

About this home

HIGHLY DESIRABLE HIGHLANDS LOCALE! RARE FIND! IMMACULATE MOVE-IN CONDITION HOME featuring a beautiful updated kitchen with quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances, sun-drenched living room, formal dining room for entertaining, beautiful skylit primary suite, relaxing front porch, hardwood flooring throughout, natural gas heating, central air, young roof, brand-new water and sewer recently installed, one-car direct-entry garage, lots of off-street parking, patio, yard, and much more! Walk to popular Leary Field, shops, and public transportation! Very quick access to Rte 128, Rte 2, and Mass Pike! A real gem.

Single-familyProperty Type

1930Year Built

5,001 sq ftLot Size

$345Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Dave DiGregorio • Coldwell Banker Realty - Waltham

Listed by • Coldwell Banker Realty - Waltham

Listing updated: Nov 11, 2026 at 11:03am

Redfin checked: a minute ago

•Source:MLS PIN #73600917

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$4,555 per month

Principal and interest$4,147

Property taxes

$300

HOA dues

Home insurance

$108

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Thomas R Plympton Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

5/10

John F Kennedy Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi

8/10

Waltham Senior High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi

4/10

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About

Highlands

Highlands, located between Main Street and Prospect Hill Park, is a residential and hillside Waltham neighborhood with triple-decker streetscapes and broad skyline views. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Moody Street at Main Street, where independent restaurants, bakeries, and late-night coffee counters set a steady, walkable rhythm. Community pillars include The Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation, The Gnomon Workshop, and the Waltham Farmers’ Market. Side streets mix early-20th-century wood-frame homes with compact apartment buildings and pocket gardens. Prospect Hill Park’s paths and overlooks shape daily routines, while the Charles River corridor adds a scenic edge.

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Market insights

42 Prentice St · $759,900

DAYS ON MARKET

The average home goes pending in 23 days.

SALE-TO-LIST

Most homes are selling 1% above list price.

LIST PRICE

Median sale price in this area is $812,348. (7% higher than this home)

PRICE DROP

26% 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
Insulated windows with screens
Home office
Full basement

Bedrooms
2 bedrooms: one on the first floor and one on the second floor

Bathrooms
1 full bathroom on the first floor

Kitchen
Range, dishwasher, disposal, and refrigerator
Stainless steel appliances
Stone, granite, or solid-surface countertops
Upgraded countertops

Laundry & utility
Laundry in the basement
Gas water heater

Flooring
Hardwood flooring
Stone or ceramic tile flooring in the bathroom

Heating & cooling
Forced-air natural gas heating
Central air conditioning

Sale and tax history for 42 Prentice St

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73600917

Nov 11, 2026

Listed

$759,900

$345/sq ft

MLS PIN #71915045

Nov 30, 2015

Sold

$450,000

$204/sq ft

Oct 14, 2015

Pending

—

Oct 6, 2015

Listed

$399,900

$182/sq ft

+25

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Public Records

Feb 27, 2009

Sold

$353,000

$160/sq ft

MLS PIN #70778721

Feb 27, 2009

Listing Removed

—

Feb 27, 2009

Sold

$353,000

$160/sq ft

Jan 14, 2009

Contingent

—

Dec 1, 2008

Relisted

—

Dec 1, 2008

Listing Removed

—

Nov 20, 2008

Price Changed

$364,900

$166/sq ft

Oct 20, 2008

Price Changed

$369,900

$168/sq ft

Oct 17, 2008

Relisted

—

Oct 17, 2008

Listing Removed

—

Sep 30, 2008

Price Changed

$379,900

$173/sq ft

Sep 12, 2008

Price Changed

$384,900

$175/sq ft

Aug 4, 2008

Price Changed

$389,900

$177/sq ft

Jun 17, 2008

Listed

$399,900

$182/sq ft

MLS PIN #30673002

Feb 5, 2003

Sold

$325,000

$148/sq ft

Dec 24, 2002

Listing Removed

—

Dec 6, 2002

Listed

$349,000

$158/sq ft

Public Records

Dec 2, 1992

Sold

$140,000

$64/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$6,829 (+9.9%)

$377,100 + $284,600

$661,700

2025

$6,214 (+2.4%)

$359,100 + $273,700

$632,800

2024

$6,066 (+0.8%)

$359,100 + $270,200

$629,300

2023

$6,018 (−2.3%)

$325,900 + $257,200

$583,100

2022

$6,158 (+6.1%)

$305,900 + $246,900

$552,800

2021

$5,802 (+4.0%)

$279,300 + $233,200

$512,500

2020

$5,578 (+0.8%)

$252,800 + $214,000

$466,800

2019

$5,536 (+12.8%)

$252,800 + $184,500

$437,300

2018

$4,907 (+6.2%)

$234,100 + $155,000

$389,100

2017

$4,620 (+9.8%)

$212,800 + $155,000

$367,800

2016

$4,208 (−3.1%)

$206,200 + $137,600

$343,800

2015

$4,342 (+1.9%)

$192,900 + $137,800

$330,700

2014

$4,263 (−2.4%)

$179,600 + $137,800

$317,400

2013

$4,369 (+1.0%)

$169,600 + $154,300

$323,900

2012

$4,324 (+2.0%)

$169,600 + $154,300

$323,900

2011

$4,240 (+3.0%)

$169,600 + $154,300

$323,900

2010

$4,118 (+13.7%)

$179,600 + $148,800

$328,400

2009

$3,622

$179,100 + $141,400

$320,500

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

4,792 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Finished Sq. Ft.

2,002

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

2,002

Year built

1930

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2619774S

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

49% 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 • 02451

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

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Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

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.

9.5 hrs

5.8 hrs

JuneDecember

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Redfin Estimate for 42 Prentice St

$761,488

$1,588 over list price of $760K

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Rental earnings

Est. $2,061 per month, based on comparable rentals

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