81 Prentice St, Waltham, MA 02451 - Photo 1

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$732,500

Sold
Closed
Single Family
4 Beds
1 Full Bath
1 Partial Bath
1,817 Sq. Ft.
0.1 Acres
1 Car Garage

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Property Description

Welcome to 81 Prentice Street-a beautifully maintained 4-bedroom, 1.5-bath home that blends timeless charm with modern updates. Located in the sought-after Highlands neighborhood, it's just 0.2 miles from the Wayside Trail, 0.3 miles from Prospect Hill Park, and 0.5 miles from Leary Field. (now a renovated state of the art track) Inside, enjoy gleaming hardwood floors, central A/C (2019), a new boiler (2023), and an electrical upgrade (2024). Other improvements include a woodstove insert with blower (2020), seven new windows (2022), a rebuilt chimney (2022), and a newly installed French drain (2024). Off the dining room, a three-season screened porch offers a peaceful retreat, while the kitchen opens to a sunny deck, perfect for morning coffee. Ample parking includes a paved driveway for two cars plus garage access for another. Mature shrubbery and perennial gardens surround the property. They provide shade, privacy and nectar for the pollinators. Move-in ready pride of ownership

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 81 Prentice St

General

Sold For: $732,500
Taxes: $3,419 (2025)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
MLS ID: 73426154
Added to Site: 133 day(s) ago

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 1
Half Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 4
Primary Bedroom: First
Bedroom 2: First
Bedroom 3: Second
Bedroom 4: Second

Other Rooms

Living Room: First
Kitchen: First
Dining Room: First

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Attached, Under, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Location

County: Middlesex

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Cape
Basement: Yes
Square Feet: 1,817
Year Built: 1937

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.1

Financial Considerations

Tax Amount: $3,419
Tax Year: 2025

Disclosures and Reports

Disclosures/Rstr.: See attached
Property ID: M:050 B:022 L:0011, 833699

Listed by Chinatti Realty Group, Inc., Helen Sullivan

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Schools

Schools serving 81 Prentice St

School District:Waltham School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Thomas R Plympton Elementary School 20 Farnsworth Street, Waltham, MA 02451	K-5	0.3 mi
John F Kennedy Middle School, Waltham, MA 655 Lexington Street, Waltham, MA 02452	6-8	1.3 mi
Waltham Sr High School 617 Lexington Street, Waltham, MA 02452	9-12	1.4 mi

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Price & Sales History for 81 Prentice St

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

10/10/2025

Sold

$732,500

1.05%

MLS

9/07/2025

Price Reduced

$724,900

-8.23%

MLS

9/04/2025

Listed

$789,900

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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.

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81 Prentice St Waltham, MA 02451