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#73363996, S. Amber Smit, Listing office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline
$775,000 List price
440 Forest St Waltham, MA 02452
$9,203
Closing credit¹
4 beds
1 full
1,855 sqft
0.1 acres
$418 / sqft
House
Property details
About 440 Forest St
Welcome to this charming 4-bedroom Cape in Waltham’s desirable Bentley University area! This home is ideally located near Beaver Brook Reservation, Hillcroft Playground, Veterans Field, and the brand new 200 Trapelo Road, including a playground, spray park, mini golf, sledding hill, and more! The main level features a sun-filled living room, a separate dining room, and a kitchen with granite countertops, along with two good size bedrooms and a full bathroom. Two additional bedrooms are located upstairs. The finished lower level provides bonus living space. Step outside to enjoy a newer composite deck overlooking a large fenced-in yard with a new shed and gravel pad. Additional updates include a front walkway with new pavers, refreshed landscaping, a newer hot water heater, updated electrical, sump pump, Nest thermostat, and a new dishwasher. Don’t miss this wonderful home!
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,855 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.13 Acres
Year built1940
ParkingPaved Drive, Off Street, Paved
MLS #73381021
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Tile, Hardwood
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Parking: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Exterior: Deck - Composite, Fenced Yard
- Architectural Style: Cape
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $775,000
- Price/SqFt: $417
- Annual Tax Amount: $6,352
- Tax Year: 2024
- Directions: Trapelo Rd or Beaver St to Forest St
- Year Built: 1940
- Living Area: 1,855 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.13 Acres
- MLS Number: 73381021
- MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
- Office Name: RE/MAX Executive Realty
- Office Phone: (508) 872-3113
- Listing Agent: William Shao
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 04, 2017 | Home Sold | $492,500 |
| Jul 25, 2014 | Home Sold | $424,000 |
| Sep 29, 2006 | Home Sold | $395,000 |
| Dec 12, 2002 | Home Sold | $355,000 |
| Jul 28, 1995 | Home Sold | $142,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $658,900 | $6,352 |
| 2023 | $611,600 | $6,312 |
| 2022 | $558,000 | $6,216 |
| 2021 | $543,600 | $6,154 |
| 2020 | $512,600 | $6,126 |
| 2019 | $475,400 | $6,019 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
4
Northeast Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.5 mi
•70 Putney Ln
5
James Fitzgerald Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.3 mi
•140 Beal Rd
10
Daniel Butler
Public District KG-4
1.7 mi
•90 White St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $149,038. Most Waltham, MA residents have annual incomes between $100k-200k. Typical family type is married, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
4%
<35k
21%
35k-100k
48%
100k-200k
27%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
23%
Single, No Kids
4%
Single, with Kids
48%
Married, No Kids
25%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
11%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
13%
18-34 yrs old
44%
35-64 yrs old
24%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Symphony or Opera
Tennis
Hiking/backpacking
Where do the neighbors shop?
Chico's
Brooks Brothers
Nordstrom Rack
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Boston Market
Qdoba
Chipotle
What do the neighbors drive?
Volvo
Acura
Mazda
What do the neighbors listen to?
Talk/Personality
Sports
Rock
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 440 Forest St
The listing price of 440 Forest St property is $775,000.
The property 440 Forest St is a house located in Waltham, Massachusetts, 02452.
Active Listing: 440 Forest St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 440 Forest St are: Northeast Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), James Fitzgerald Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Daniel Butler (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), John F. Kennedy Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), John W. McDevitt Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Watertown Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Waltham Sr High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Belmont High School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Watertown High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $6,352 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on August 4, 2017 for $492,500 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 440 Forest St has 4 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
The property 440 Forest St is 1,855 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 440 Forest St is 1940.
This home is located at 440 Forest St in Waltham, MA and zip code 02452. This 1,855 square foot home, which was built in 1940, sits on a 0.13 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 28, 2025 and is currently priced at $775,000.
Over 33 listings were sold over their listed price in May 2025 in Waltham, MA. In the same period over 13 listings were sold below the listed price and 3 listings were sold for the listed price. The inventory of homes for sale in Waltham, MA between April and May 2025 increased by 10.1%. In May 2025, listings were on the market for 20 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $798,647.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.