$815,000
SOLD MAY 22, 2025

38-40 Chestnut St Waltham, MA 02453

South Side Neighborhood
4 Beds
4 Baths
1,624 Sq Ft
3,550 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$502 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • Wood Flooring
  • Jogging Path
  • Property is near public transit
  • Mud Room
  • Patio

About This Home

As of May 2025

Super price on a cozy, comfortable 2 family, located in a desirable area with a blend of suburban living and urban accessibility off Moody St. Left side downstairs has a living rm, dining rm, 1/2 bath and updated kitchen! Kitchen has updated cabinets, back splash, counters and tile floor! Upstairs has 2 bedrooms and full bath! Paved drive for 1 car parking, sweet patio area with room to sit outside, garden or grill! Right side first floor has living rm, dining rm, ( with charming built in cabinet)1/2 bath and kitchen. Upstairs has 2 bedrooms and full bath! Side yard with area for planting or enjoy being outside! Paved driveway parking for 1.Some hardwood flooring, separate utilities, gas heat! Area offers a suburban feel with tree lined streets and the convenience of the many great restaurants on Moody St. Near Public Transportation and MBTA offering connections to Boston's North End! Not far from Brandeis & Bentley Univ.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Claire Leblanc

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate Listed on: 03/12/2025

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Co-Listed By

Anita Hebert

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Kalpana Shetty

Keller Williams Realty

Keller Williams Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,623

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 3,550 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,624 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Mud Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Range
  • Gas Dryer Hookup
  • Unfinished Basement

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Parking

  • 2 Car Parking Spaces
  • Driveway
  • Paved Parking
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Bulkhead
  • Patio

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:069 B:016 L:0018,839551

Community Details

Overview

  • 2 Units

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops
  • Coin Laundry

Recreation

  • Park
  • Jogging Path

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,623

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Income
  • Property Sub Type: Multi Family
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Levels: 4
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Round: Yes
  • APOD AVAILABLE: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 4

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Mudroom, Ceiling Fan(s), Upgraded Cabinets, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup
  • Basement: Bulkhead, Unfinished
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1624
  • Living Area: 1624
  • Spa YN: No
  • Stories Total: 4
  • MAIN LO: AN6527
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 492
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 501.85
  • MAIN SO: G95022

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Garden
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT UNITS: 2

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:069 B:016 L:0018,839551
  • Zoning: 1
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.08
  • Lot Size Area: 0.08
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3550
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • PAGE: 180

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6623
  • Tax Book Number: 51899

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 2
  • LEVELS 1: 2
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No
  • LEVELS 2: 2
  • LEASE 2: N
  • LEASE 1: N
  • FLRS 1: 1
  • FLRS 2: 1

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Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/22/2025 05/22/25 Sold $815,000 +2.0% $502 / Sq Ft
03/27/2025 03/27/25 Pending -- -- --
03/26/2025 03/26/25 Price Changed $799,000 -6.0% $492 / Sq Ft
03/12/2025 03/12/25 For Sale $849,900 -- $523 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Claire Leblanc

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Claire Leblanc

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

    (781) 424-5443

    3 in this area

    22 Total Sales

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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Anita Hebert

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

    (617) 448-4301

    2 in this area

    18 Total Sales

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  • Kalpana Shetty

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Kalpana Shetty

    Keller Williams Realty

    (508) 397-0056

    1 in this area

    54 Total Sales

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73342792

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Massachusetts Middlesex County Waltham 02453 South Side

38-40 Chestnut St, Waltham, MA

This home is located at 38-40 Chestnut St, Waltham, MA 02453 and is currently priced at $815,000, approximately $501 per square foot. This property was built in 1920. 38-40 Chestnut St is a home located in Middlesex County with nearby schools including William F. Stanley Elementary School, John W. Mcdevitt Middle School, and Waltham Sr High School.

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