$257,000
SOLD AUG 8, 2014
2 Beds
1 Bath
635 Sq Ft
1986 Built

Recently Sold

$405 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

14 Days on Market

About This Home

As of May 2025

Gorgeously updated, 2 bed condo, right in the heart of the best of Waltham!! Stylishly updated, sun-splashed kitchen complete with back splash and built in wine fridge will inspire anyone to become a chef. Combined with tasteful modern updates in the bathroom and it makes this unit feel like new construction, without the new construction price! The unit is within 1/2 mile of Waltham Common, Farmers Market, Moody Street restaurants, shopping, movie theater and fun! Prefer outdoor fun?... Again, you are within .5 miles of the beauty of Lyman Estates, and a short distance to hiking trails and kayaking. A commuters dream, this unit a stones throw from the express bus into the city, and .5 miles from the commuter rail, or approx 5 minute drive to get to 95...the best of ALL commuting options! Already equipped/w a 40 Amp circuit in the garage for an electric car charger & a BRAND NEW high efficiency, on demand hot water system, offers green savings! An AMAZING home!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Oren Malka

Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton Listed on: 06/13/2014

Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton

Last Buyer's Agent

Michelle Ladew

Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay License #449540934

Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,959

Year Built

1986

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Unit Level: 2
  • Unit Placement: End
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1986

Interior Features

  • Has Basement: No
  • Number of Rooms: 4
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Clapboard

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Deeded
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking: Off-Street, Deeded, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Heat Zones: 1
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas, Tankless

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condominium Name: Orchard Ave Condominium
  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Landscaping, Snow Removal, Extra Storage
  • Association Pool: No
  • Management: Owner Association
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • No Units: 4
  • Unit Building: A

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 31, 2025
Closed on
May 28, 2025
Sold by
Chavarria Saba
Bought by
Lightfoot Jamie M
Seller's Agent
Justin Blankenship
Fiv Realty Co
Buyer's Agent
Alex Rufo
Rufo Realty
List Price
$645,000
Sold Price
$450,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$195,000
-30.23%
Views
56

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-11.67%
Original Mortgage
$382,500
Outstanding Balance
$382,176
Interest Rate
6.83%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$57,343

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 1, 2017
Closed on
Mar 21, 2017
Sold by
Edmunds Chase P and Ridgway Julia M
Bought by
Nejatian Saba
Seller's Agent
Michelle Ladew
Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
Buyer's Agent
Michelle Ladew
Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
List Price
$269,999
Sold Price
$310,000
Premium/Discount to List
$40,001
14.82%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.66%
Original Mortgage
$232,500
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 13, 2014
Closed on
Aug 11, 2014
Sold by
Noyes Charles
Bought by
Edmunds Chase P
Seller's Agent
Oren Malka
Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
Buyer's Agent
Michelle Ladew
Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
List Price
$259,000
Sold Price
$257,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,000
-0.77%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.42%
Original Mortgage
$244,150
Interest Rate
4.14%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 2005
Sold by
Pierce Mary A
Bought by
Noyes Charles

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$218,000
Interest Rate
5.73%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $450,000 None Available
Deed $450,000 None Available
Not Resolvable $310,000 --
Deed $257,000 --
Deed $257,000 --
Deed $272,500 --
Deed $272,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $382,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $382,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $232,500 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $244,150 New Conventional
Previous Owner $195,900 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $218,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $27,250 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/28/2025 05/28/25 Sold $450,000 -3.2% $709 / Sq Ft
04/11/2025 04/11/25 Pending -- -- --
04/01/2025 04/01/25 Price Changed $465,000 -27.9% $732 / Sq Ft
03/31/2025 03/31/25 For Sale $645,000 0.0% $1,016 / Sq Ft
06/06/2017 06/06/17 Rented $1,850 0.0% --
06/04/2017 06/04/17 Under Contract -- -- --
05/19/2017 05/19/17 For Rent $1,850 0.0% --
03/21/2017 03/21/17 Sold $310,000 +14.8% $488 / Sq Ft
02/07/2017 02/07/17 Pending -- -- --
02/01/2017 02/01/17 For Sale $269,999 +5.1% $425 / Sq Ft
08/08/2014 08/08/14 Sold $257,000 0.0% $405 / Sq Ft
06/27/2014 06/27/14 Pending -- -- --
06/24/2014 06/24/14 Off Market $257,000 -- --
06/13/2014 06/13/14 For Sale $259,000 -- $408 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $3,959 $403,200 $0 $403,200
2024 $3,810 $395,200 $0 $395,200
2023 $3,459 $335,200 $0 $335,200
2022 $3,631 $325,900 $0 $325,900
2021 $3,479 $307,300 $0 $307,300
2020 $3,341 $279,600 $0 $279,600
2019 $3,319 $262,200 $0 $262,200
2018 $3,306 $262,200 $0 $262,200
2017 $3,293 $262,200 $0 $262,200
2016 $3,081 $251,700 $0 $251,700
2015 $2,358 $179,600 $0 $179,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 71698630

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: WALT-000060-000004-000007A-000014A