What's your Waltham home worth?
A personalized estimate of what your Waltham home could sell for, prepared by our team from recent sales nearby.
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The Waltham market
What shapes home values in Waltham
Downtown proximity
A walk to Moody Street, the riverwalk and the Waltham commuter rail station is a strong draw for many buyers.
Parking arrangements
In two- and three-family condos, a deeded or assigned off-street space can make a clear difference.
Association health
Well-run associations with solid reserves tend to reassure buyers in converted houses and loft buildings alike.
Highway access
Quick routes to Route 128 and the Mass Pike matter to buyers who drive to work in the suburbs or the city.
Waltham's housing covers a wide range. The South Side and the streets around Moody Street have two- and three-family houses, many converted to condominiums, plus apartment buildings near the commuter rail. Loft condos and apartments occupy the redeveloped Watch Factory and other former industrial buildings near the river. North of Main Street, the neighborhoods nearer downtown hold older single-families, while north and west Waltham have more mid-century Colonials, Capes and ranches. Newer apartment-style condo developments have also appeared along the main corridors.
In the multi-family areas, buyers should look closely at condo association finances, how parking is assigned, and the condition of shared roofs and systems. In loft buildings, ask about the mechanical systems and any special assessments. Single-family buyers often weigh distance to downtown and the train against lot size and access to Route 128 and the Pike. When you are ready to see how recent Waltham sales line up with your plans, reach out and we will build you a current snapshot.
FAQ
Home valuation questions
How is the home value estimate prepared?
A member of our team looks at recent comparable sales near your property, its size, layout, condition and features, and current market conditions. It is prepared by a person who knows the area, not generated by an algorithm.
Is the home valuation really free?
Yes. There is no cost and no obligation to list your home with us.
How long does it take to get my estimate?
We send personalized estimates within 24 hours, usually by email. If we have a question about the property, we may call first.
Is this the same as an appraisal?
No. Our estimate is a comparative market analysis: our professional opinion of a likely sale price based on market data. A formal appraisal is done by a licensed appraiser, usually for a lender during a purchase or refinance.
What happens with my information?
We use it only to prepare your estimate and to contact you about it.
Before you sell
Guide
How to sell a house in Massachusetts
Price the home from recent comparable sales, prepare it and list it, while gathering the paperwork Massachusetts requires: a smoke and CO certificate, the lead paint notification for pre-1978 homes, a home inspection disclosure, and a Title 5 report if you have a septic system. After you accept an offer, your attorney negotiates the Purchase and Sale agreement and handles the deed and deed excise tax at closing.
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Closing costs in Massachusetts: what buyers and sellers pay
Buyers in Massachusetts pay lender charges, title insurance, their attorney, Registry of Deeds recording fees and prepaid taxes and insurance. Sellers pay the deed excise tax ($2.28 per $500 outside Barnstable County), mortgage discharge recording, their attorney, the smoke and CO certificate and any agreed commission.
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Massachusetts deed excise tax (transfer stamps)
Outside Barnstable County, the Massachusetts deed excise tax is $2.28 for every $500 of the sale price, or fraction of $500 (about $4.56 per $1,000). The person who signs the deed, the seller in a sale, pays it when the deed is recorded.
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