$779,000

42 Brookfield Rd Waltham, MA 02452

$9,251
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full, 1 partial
1,316 sqft
0.1 acres
$592 / sqft
House

Property details

About 42 Brookfield Rd

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.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
(New)
Size1,316 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.15 Acres
Year built1921
ParkingPaved Drive, Off Street, Paved
MLS #73366509
FireplaceLiving Room

Summary

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Vinyl, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior: Lighting - Overhead, Mud Room, Foyer
  • Fireplace: Living Room
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3
  • Parking: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
  • Exterior: Porch - Enclosed, Rain Gutters, Screens, Fruit Trees
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: None
  • List Price: $779,000
  • Price/SqFt: $591
  • Annual Tax Amount: $6,403
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Directions: Trapelo Rd or Waverley Oaks Rd to Brookfield
  • Year Built: 1921
  • Living Area: 1,316 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.15 Acres
  • MLS Number: 73366509
  • MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
  • Office Name: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
  • Office Phone: (781) 648-3500
  • Listing Agent: Steve McKenna & The Home Advantage Team

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Nov 19, 2012
Home Sold
$338,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$664,200$6,403
2023$611,300$6,309
2022$592,500$6,600
2021$564,700$6,392
2020$525,700$6,282
2019$477,600$6,046

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

10

Daniel Butler

Public District KG-4

0.7 mi

90 White St

5

James Fitzgerald Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.8 mi

140 Beal Rd

5

Cunniff Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.0 mi

246 Warren St

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $67,656. The majority of Waltham, MA residents have income between $35k-100k annually. The majority of families are single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

16%
<35k
53%
35k-100k
24%
100k-200k
7%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

42%
Single, No Kids
3%
Single, with Kids
36%
Married, No Kids
19%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

10%
<11 yrs old
6%
12-17 yrs old
18%
18-34 yrs old
48%
35-64 yrs old
18%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Skiing/snowboardingSkiing/snowboarding
  • Men's TennisMen's Tennis
  • SoccerSoccer

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • NordstromNordstrom
  • BloomingdalesBloomingdales
  • The Container StoreThe Container Store

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • California Pizza KitchenCalifornia Pizza Kitchen
  • Bonefish GrillBonefish Grill
  • StarbucksStarbucks

What do the neighbors drive?

  • BMWBMW
  • LexusLexus
  • MazdaMazda

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Talk/PersonalityTalk/Personality
  • NewsNews
  • AlternativeAlternative
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 42 Brookfield Rd

The listing price of 42 Brookfield Rd property is $779,000.

The property 42 Brookfield Rd is a house located in Waltham, Massachusetts, 02452.

Active Listing: 42 Brookfield Rd is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 42 Brookfield Rd are: Daniel Butler (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), James Fitzgerald Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Cunniff Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Watertown Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Winthrop L Chenery Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), John F. Kennedy Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Waltham Sr High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Watertown High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Belmont High School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $6,403 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on November 19, 2012 for $338,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 42 Brookfield Rd has 3 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.

The property 42 Brookfield Rd is 1,316 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 42 Brookfield Rd is 1921.

This home is located at 42 Brookfield Rd in Waltham, MA and zip code 02452. This 1,316 square foot home, which was built in 1921, sits on a 0.15 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 30, 2025 and is currently priced at $779,000.

Over 12 listings were sold over their listed price in March 2025 in Waltham, MA. In the same period over 9 listings were sold below the listed price and 1 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of listings in Waltham, MA remained the same between February and March 2025. In March 2025, listings were on the market for 35 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $801,812.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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