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Property Description
Beautifully renovated Colonial in the sought-after Highlands blends classic charm with modern updates. The oversized granite kitchen includes custom cabinetry, pantry, and new stainless appliances. Enjoy spacious living and entertaining with a fireplaced living room, formal dining room with built-in hutch, and 1st floor family room. Five generous bedrooms offer excellent closet space, plus a 2nd floor office and 1st floor laundry. Features include period gumwood trim, hardwood floors, updated tile baths, central A/C with smart thermostat, and newer windows. Walk-up attic, large basement, and newer fenced yard with smart irrigation. Outdoor perks: ipe deck with retractable awning, gas grill hookup, raised garden, Hardie siding and Azek trim (2020), newer roof (2008), and native landscaping with lighting. Newer hot water heater (2022) and water/gas mains. Steps to public transit, shops, MCRT bike path, and Prospect Hill Park's 200+ acres of trails.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 56 Summit St
General
- Sold For: $940,000
- Taxes: $5,193 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MLSPin
- MLS ID: 73405024
- Added to Site: 183 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 11
- Interior Features: Office, Central Vacuum, Walk-Up Attic
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Living Room
- Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer
- Flooring: Tile, Marble, Hardwood, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Main - Full Baths: 2
- Bathroom 1: Full Bathroom, Stone/Ceramic Tile Flooring, First
- Bathroom 2: Full Bathroom, Marble Flooring, Second
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
- Primary Bedroom: 13.00 x 13.00, Second, 169 Sq. Ft.
- Bedroom 2: Walk-In Closet(s), Custom-Built Closet/Cabinets, Hardwood Flooring, 13.00 x 11.00, Second, 143 Sq. Ft.
- Bedroom 3: Closet, Hardwood Flooring, 10.00 x 9.00, Second, 90 Sq. Ft.
- Bedroom 4: Closet, Hardwood Flooring, 14.00 x 11.00, Second, 154 Sq. Ft.
Other Rooms
- Living Room: Hardwood Flooring, 21.00 x 11.00, First, 231 Sq. Ft.
- Family Room: Closet, Wall-to-Wall Carpet, 16.00 x 12.00, First, 192 Sq. Ft.
- Kitchen: Hardwood Flooring, Pantry, Stone/Granite/Solid Countertops, Stainless Steel Appliances, 21.00 x 13.00, First, 273 Sq. Ft.
- Dining Room: Hardwood Flooring, 12.00 x 11.00, First, 132 Sq. Ft.
- Office: Flooring - Hardwood, 9.00 x 9.00, Second, 81 Sq. Ft.
- Laundry: First Floor, Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
Additional Information
- Year Round: Yes
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Rain Gutters, Fenced Yard, Outdoor Gas Grill Hookup
Parking
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Off Street
Location
- County: Middlesex
- Subdivision: Highlands
- Driving Directions: Off Tomlin Street in the Highlands
School Information
- Elementary School: Plympton
- Middle School: Mcdevitt
- High School: Waltham
Heating & Cooling
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Heating Fuel: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Heating Zones: 1
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Connection for Gas Range, Connection for Gas Oven, Connection for Gas Dryer, Connection for Electric Dryer, Outdoor Gas Grill Hookup
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Exterior Const.: Frame
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry
- Roof: Shingle
- Square Feet: 2,224
- Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
- Living Area: 2,224 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1924
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.11
- Lot Dimensions: .11
- Frontage: Public
- Fence: Yes
- Fencing (Description): Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $422.66
- Tax Amount: $5,193
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: M:050 B:019 L:0001, 833668
- Block/Lot/Section: B:019
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Schools
Schools serving 56 Summit St
School District:Waltham School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Thomas R Plympton Elementary School 20 Farnsworth Street, Waltham, MA 02451 | K-5 | 0.4 mi |
John F Kennedy Middle School, Waltham, MA 655 Lexington Street, Waltham, MA 02452 | 6-8 | 1.2 mi |
Waltham Sr High School 617 Lexington Street, Waltham, MA 02452 | 9-12 | 1.3 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 56 Summit St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/29/2025
Sold
$940,000
0.01%
MLS
7/16/2025
Listed
$939,900
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
56 Summit Street, Waltham, MA 02451 (MLS# 73405024) is a Single Family property that was sold at $940,000 on August 29, 2025. This property was listed by Hans Brings Results Team from our Waltham Office.Want to learn more about 56 Summit Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Waltham? You can browse all Waltham real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.


