Under contract

$699,900

71 Farnum Rd, Waltham, MA 02453

4beds

1,224sqft

$4,393/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1940

9,705 Square Feet Lot

$708,200 Zestimate^®

$572/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Central air conditioningOne car garageOriginal full cabinet kitchen

Attention builders, developers, renovators, and contractors! Highly desirable Warrendale neighborhood. Adorable Cape situated on a huge private 1/4-acre lot offering endless possibilities. Renovate, restore, or build new. The existing home features a fireplaced living room, original full cabinet kitchen, first floor full tile bath, one car garage, and central air conditioning. Outstanding opportunity to create your dream home in one of Waltham’s most sought-after neighborhoods. Convenient to public transportation, shopping, restaurants, parks, Fitzgerald School, and more.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Primary bedroom

Features: Closet, Flooring - Laminate
Level: Second
Area: 196
Dimensions: 14 x 14

Bedroom 2

Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Level: Second
Area: 132
Dimensions: 12 x 11

Bedroom 3

Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Level: First
Area: 121
Dimensions: 11 x 11

Bedroom 4

Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Level: First
Area: 120
Dimensions: 12 x 10

Primary bathroom

Features: No

Bathroom 1

Features: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Level: First

Kitchen

Features: Flooring - Laminate
Level: First
Area: 143
Dimensions: 13 x 11

Living room

Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Level: First
Area: 192
Dimensions: 16 x 12

Heating

Forced Air, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Gas Water Heater, Range

Features

Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Laminate, Hardwood
Basement: Full,Unfinished
Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: Living Room

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,224
Total interior livable area: 1,224 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,224

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Property

Parking

Total spaces: 3
Parking features: Off Street, Paved
Garage spaces: 1
Uncovered spaces: 2

Lot

Size: 9,705 Square Feet
Features: Gentle Sloping

Details

Parcel number: 837686
Zoning: 1

Construction

Type & style

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

Materials

Frame
Foundation: Block
Roof: Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1940

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: for Gas Range

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park
Subdivision: Warrendale

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Waltham

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $572/sqft
Tax assessed value: $754,700
Annual tax amount: $4,580
Date on market: 8/6/2026

Estimated market value

$708,200

$673,000 - $744,000

$3,409/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/25/2026	Contingent	$699,900$572/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73560033 Report a problem
8/6/2026	Listed for sale	$699,900$572/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73560033 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$7,080 +5.7%	$721,000 +3.8%
2024	$6,698 -1.9%	$694,800 +5.1%
2023	$6,825 -0.4%	$661,300 +7.5%
2022	$6,850 +0.2%	$614,900 +1.8%
2021	$6,836 +1.3%	$603,900 +7%
2020	$6,747 -0.4%	$564,600 +5.5%
2019	$6,776 +8.5%	$535,200 +8.1%
2018	$6,244 +7.3%	$495,200 +6.9%
2017	$5,820 +13.3%	$463,400 +10.4%
2016	$5,137 +7.1%	$419,700 +14.9%
2015	$4,798 -2.2%	$365,400
2014	$4,907 +5.3%	$365,400 +5.8%
2013	$4,661 +1.1%	$345,500
2012	$4,612 +2%	$345,500
2011	$4,523 +3.2%	$345,500 -1.1%
2010	$4,383 +1%	$349,500 -9%
2009	$4,341 +5.3%	$384,200 -1.7%
2008	$4,124 +2.3%	$390,900 -3.3%
2007	$4,031 -2.1%	$404,300 +1.4%
2006	$4,119 +11.2%	$398,700 +6.5%
2005	$3,704 +12.2%	$374,500 +4.5%
2004	$3,301 +3.5%	$358,400 +8.7%
2003	$3,188 +11.7%	$329,700 +20.9%
2002	$2,854 +11.1%	$272,600 +24.2%
2000	$2,570 +9.5%	$219,500 +19.2%
1999	$2,347	$184,200