An outdoor enthusiast’s dream in a prime Waltham location! 42 Brookfield Rd offers the perfect blend of nature and convenience—with fruit trees/bushes and lush green space right in your own yard, and close to Beaverbrook Reservation and acres of conservation land. This charming 3-bed, 1.5-bath home is filled with natural light and features an enclosed porch, living room, dining room with built-ins, a spacious eat-in kitchen, mudroom, and half bath on the first floor. Upstairs, find three comfortable bedrooms and a full bath. The partially finished basement offers great potential for bonus space and plenty of storage. Less than 0.5 miles to Waverley Square’s commuter rail, shops, and restaurants, and under 1.5 miles to Belmont Center. A rare opportunity to enjoy indoor comfort and outdoor beauty in one of the area’s most connected neighborhoods.
Sold for $866,900
$866,900
42 Brookfield Rd, Waltham, MA 02452
3beds
1,316sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1921
6,634 Square Feet Lot
$869,400 Zestimate®
$659/sqft
$3,574 Estimated rent
Home value
$869,400
$800,000 - $939,000
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 03, 2025 at 09:15am
Listed by:
Steve McKenna & The Home Advantage Team 781-645-0505,
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty 781-648-3500,
Michael Pallotta 617-968-1431
Bought with:
Cathleen L. Lane
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73366509
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 169
- Dimensions: 13 x 13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 13 x 11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
- Area: 108
- Dimensions: 12 x 9
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Vinyl, Lighting - Sconce
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 12
- Dimensions: 3 x 4
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Closet - Linen, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
- Area: 63
- Dimensions: 9 x 7
Dining room
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13 x 12
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 187
- Dimensions: 11 x 17
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Crown Molding
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 180
- Dimensions: 12 x 15
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Lighting - Overhead, Mud Room, Foyer
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Vinyl, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Hardwood
- Windows: Screens
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Interior Entry
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,316
- Total interior livable area: 1,316 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,316
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch - Enclosed
- Exterior features: Porch - Enclosed, Rain Gutters, Screens, Fruit Trees
Lot
- Size: 6,634 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: M:046 B:005 L:0002,832944
- Zoning: 1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1921
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area
Location
- Region: Waltham
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/3/2025 | Sold | $866,900+11.3%$659/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73366509 Report a problem | ||
| 5/7/2025 | Contingent | $779,000$592/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73366509 Report a problem | ||
| 4/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $779,000+130.5%$592/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73366509 Report a problem | ||
| 11/19/2012 | Sold | $338,000-7.4%$257/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/14/2012 | Price change | $365,000-2.7%$277/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Leading Edge #71438306 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,743 +5.3% | $686,700 +3.4% |
| 2024 | $6,403 +1.5% | $664,200 +8.7% |
| 2023 | $6,309 -4.4% | $611,300 +3.2% |
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Neighborhood: 02452
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Northeast Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.5 mi
- 8/10John F Kennedy Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 4/10Waltham Sr High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
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Estimated market value
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- Massachusetts
- Middlesex County
- Waltham
- 02452
- 42 Brookfield Rd