$866,900
SOLD JUN 3, 2025
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,316 Sq Ft
6,634 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$659 Per Sq Ft

11% Above List Price

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Custom Closet System
  • Fruit Trees
  • Wood Flooring
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Property is near public transit
  • Mud Room

About This Home

As of June 2025

An outdoor enthusiast’s dream in a prime Waltham location! 42 Brookfield Rd offers the perfect blend of nature and convenience—with fruit trees/bushes and lush green space right in your own yard, and close to Beaverbrook Reservation and acres of conservation land. This charming 3-bed, 1.5-bath home is filled with natural light and features an enclosed porch, living room, dining room with built-ins, a spacious eat-in kitchen, mudroom, and half bath on the first floor. Upstairs, find three comfortable bedrooms and a full bath. The partially finished basement offers great potential for bonus space and plenty of storage. Less than 0.5 miles to Waverley Square’s commuter rail, shops, and restaurants, and under 1.5 miles to Belmont Center. A rare opportunity to enjoy indoor comfort and outdoor beauty in one of the area’s most connected neighborhoods.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Steve McKenna

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 04/29/2025

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Co-Listed By

Michael Pallotta

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Cathleen Lane

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,743

Year Built

  • Built in 1921

Lot Details

  • 6,634 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fruit Trees

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,316 Sq Ft Home
  • Crown Molding
  • Decorative Lighting
  • Light Fixtures
  • Window Screens
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Custom Closet System
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Linen Closet In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Laundry in Basement

Parking

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

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Rain Gutters

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat
  • Property is near public transit

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:046 B:005 L:0002,832944

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Near Conservation Area

Recreation

  • Park
  • Jogging Path

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,743

Year Built

Built in 1921

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Year Built: 1921
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Vinyl, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Lighting - Overhead, Mud Room, Foyer
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Vinyl, Lighting - Sconce
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Main,First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Closet - Linen, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding
  • Room Dining Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Crown Molding
  • Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1316
  • Living Area: 1316
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Screens
  • MAIN LO: BB5918
  • MAIN SO: BB5918

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Rain Gutters, Screens, Fruit Trees
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: 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
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:046 B:005 L:0002,832944
  • Zoning: 1
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.15
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6634
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No

Green Features

  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6743

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 29, 2025
Closed on
May 19, 2025
Sold by
Chircu Flavius and Chircu Alina
Bought by
Solow Rose
Seller's Agent
Steve McKenna
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Cathleen Lane
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$779,000
Sold Price
$866,900
Premium/Discount to List
$87,900
11.28%
Views
40
Current Estimated Value
$845,117

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$21,783
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-5.38%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 21, 2012
Closed on
Nov 19, 2012
Sold by
Mcdonough Joseph P and Mcdonough Gerald A
Bought by
Chircu Flavius and Chiorcu Alina
Seller's Agent
Katya Pitts
Leading Edge Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Katya Pitts
Leading Edge Real Estate
List Price
$385,000
Sold Price
$338,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$47,000
-12.21%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.79%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed $866,900 None Available
Quit Claim Deed $866,900 None Available
Quit Claim Deed $338,000 --
Quit Claim Deed $338,000 --
Deed $338,000 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/03/2025 06/03/25 Sold $866,900 +11.3% $659 / Sq Ft
05/06/2025 05/06/25 Pending -- -- --
04/29/2025 04/29/25 For Sale $779,000 +130.5% $592 / Sq Ft
11/19/2012 11/19/12 Sold $338,000 -7.4% $267 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/19/2012 11/19/12 Pending -- -- --
10/11/2012 10/11/12 Price Changed $365,000 -2.7% $289 / Sq Ft
09/28/2012 09/28/12 Price Changed $375,000 -2.6% $296 / Sq Ft
09/21/2012 09/21/12 For Sale $385,000 -- $304 / 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 $6,743 $686,700 $422,700 $264,000
2024 $6,403 $664,200 $403,000 $261,200
2023 $6,309 $611,300 $366,300 $245,000
2022 $6,600 $592,500 $359,000 $233,500
2021 $6,392 $564,700 $344,300 $220,400
2020 $6,282 $525,700 $322,400 $203,300
2019 $6,046 $477,600 $308,600 $169,000
2018 $461,201 $437,600 $285,700 $151,900
2017 $5,175 $412,000 $260,100 $151,900
2016 $4,908 $401,000 $249,100 $151,900
2015 $4,737 $360,800 $223,500 $137,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73366509

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: WALT-000046-000005-000002