Pending

$649,900

65 Brightwood Rd, Waltham, MA 02453

3beds

1,260sqft

$4,080/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1943

7,701 Square Feet Lot

$647,900 Zestimate^®

$516/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Screened in porchEnclosed mudroomFull dormered cape

Waltham's Best Value! Great Warrendale Location! A 6 room, 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath full dormered Cape with carport, screened in porch and 13x6 mud room with slider to a nice back yard. The 1st floor consist of a gorgeous 15x13 fireplaced living room. An enclosed mudroom enters you into a lovely 14x11 kitchen with plenty of cabinets and counter space. A sunfilled 12x10 dining room with a built-in china cabinet. There is a 10x10 bedroom that can also be used as a home office. The 2nd floor has 2 spacious 17x11 bedrooms. The 1st floor has a full bathroom and the 2nd floor has a 1/2 bath.This is a wonderful opportunity to move into one of Waltham's most sought after neighborhoods. You can walk to McCabe Playground, Fitzgerald Elementary School and the Rail Trail. Near public transportation, BJ's, John Brewer's Tavern and more.Truly an exceptional value and a place to call home!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Primary bedroom

Level: Second
Area: 187
Dimensions: 17 x 11

Bedroom 2

Level: Second
Area: 187
Dimensions: 17 x 11

Bedroom 3

Level: First
Area: 100
Dimensions: 10 x 10

Primary bathroom

Features: No

Bathroom 1

Level: First

Bathroom 2

Level: Second

Dining room

Level: First
Area: 120
Dimensions: 12 x 10

Kitchen

Level: First
Area: 154
Dimensions: 14 x 11

Living room

Level: First
Area: 195
Dimensions: 15 x 13

Heating

Forced Air, Natural Gas

Cooling

None

Appliances

Included: Gas Water Heater

Features

Flooring: Wood, Plywood, Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
Has basement: No
Number of fireplaces: 1

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,260
Total interior livable area: 1,260 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,260

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 3
Parking features: Carport
Has carport: Yes
Uncovered spaces: 3

Features

Patio & porch: Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Patio
Exterior features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Patio

Lot

Size: 7,701 Square Feet
Features: Other

Details

Parcel number: 834554
Zoning: res

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Cape
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Frame
Foundation: Block
Roof: Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1943

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Public School, University

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Waltham

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $516/sqft
Tax assessed value: $745,200
Annual tax amount: $4,880
Date on market: 7/29/2026

Estimated market value

$647,900

$616,000 - $680,000

$3,746/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/4/2026	Pending sale	$649,900$516/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73555911 Report a problem
7/28/2026	Listed for sale	$649,900+233.3%$516/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73555911 Report a problem
10/14/2005	Sold	$195,000+16.1%$155/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
1/22/1991	Sold	$168,000$133/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$6,975 +5.8%	$710,300 +3.8%
2024	$6,595 -1.7%	$684,100 +5.2%
2023	$6,710 -0.5%	$650,200 +7.4%
2022	$6,746 +0.8%	$605,600 +2.5%
2021	$6,691 +1.3%	$591,100 +6.9%
2020	$6,608 -0.4%	$553,000 +5.5%
2019	$6,634 +8.4%	$524,000 +7.9%
2018	$6,122 +7%	$485,500 +6.6%
2017	$5,719 +12.9%	$455,300 +10%
2016	$5,066 +6.8%	$413,900 +14.6%
2015	$4,744 -2.2%	$361,300
2014	$4,852 +5%	$361,300 +5.4%
2013	$4,623 +1%	$342,700
2012	$4,575 +2%	$342,700
2011	$4,486 +3.2%	$342,700 -1.1%
2010	$4,345 +4.1%	$346,500 -6.2%
2009	$4,174 +5%	$369,400 -1.9%
2008	$3,974 +2.5%	$376,700 -3.1%
2007	$3,877 -1%	$388,900 +2.6%
2006	$3,915 +10.9%	$379,000 +6.2%
2005	$3,530 +12%	$356,900 +4.3%
2004	$3,152 +2.1%	$342,200 +7.2%
2003	$3,087 +11.5%	$319,200 +20.7%
2002	$2,768 +10.8%	$264,400 +24%
2000	$2,498 +8.9%	$213,300 +18.4%
1999	$2,294	$180,100

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Principal & interest
$1,547
Mortgage insurance
$0
Property taxes
$170
Home insurance
$105
HOA fees
$0
Utilities
Not included

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