85 Crescent St Waltham, MA 02453
Property details
About 85 Crescent St
Mesmerizing Charles River waterfront living in the historic Robert Murray House—an enchanting Greek Revival Italian Colonial full of classic design details and character. This one-of-a-kind home features tall ceilings and crown moldings throughout, blending timeless architecture with modern updates. Enjoy a bright family room with sliders to a spacious deck and fully fenced 1/3-acre yard with shed and private dock—perfect for kayaking, sailing, and outdoor fun. Located just steps from popular Moody Street shops, restaurants, parks, and public transit - a walker’s paradise. The granite kitchen with stainless steel appliances has a passthrough to a formal dining room. A marble fireplaced living room and den/guest suite complete the first floor. Dual staircases lead to a sun-filled primary suite with dual closets, bonus skylit top-floor bedrooms and playroom. Updates include ductless A/C and 2022 heat system and basement workshop. Rare opportunity to live in beauty, history, and nature
Highlights
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Interior: Bathroom - Half, Bedroom, Den, Play Room
- Fireplace: Living Room
- Total Bedroom Count: 6
- Parking: Off Street, Paved
- Waterfront: Waterfront, River
- Exterior: Deck, Storage, Fenced Yard
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Heating: Steam, Natural Gas, Ductless
- Cooling: Ductless
- List Price: $1,680,000
- Price/SqFt: $587
- Annual Tax Amount: $8,395
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Gentle Sloping
- Directions: Main Street to Moody Street to Crescent Street.
- Year Built: 1850
- Living Area: 2,860 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.37 Acres
- MLS Number: 73401455
- MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
- Office Name: Coldwell Banker Realty - Waltham
- Office Phone: (781) 893-0808
- Listing Agent: Hans Brings RESULTS
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2010 | Home Sold | $465,750 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $870,900 | $8,395 |
| 2023 | $804,400 | $8,301 |
| 2022 | $749,200 | $8,346 |
| 2021 | $695,600 | $7,874 |
| 2020 | $649,600 | $7,763 |
| 2019 | $591,300 | $7,486 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
5
Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program
Public District KG-4
0.3 mi
•510 Moody St
6
William F. Stanley Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.6 mi
•250 South St
3
Henry Whittemore Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.7 mi
•30 Parmenter Rd
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 $61,029. Most Waltham, MA residents have annual incomes less than $<35k. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.
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What do the neighbors do for fun?
Yoga/pilates
Major League Soccer (MLS)
NBA/WNBA
Where do the neighbors shop?
H&M
Banana Republic
Express/Express For Men
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Dominos Pizza
Sonic
Starbucks
What do the neighbors drive?
Audi
Infiniti
Pontiac
What do the neighbors listen to?
Alternative
Urban Contemporary
Talk/Personality
Frequently asked questions
About 85 Crescent St
The listing price of 85 Crescent St property is $1,680,000.
The property 85 Crescent St is a house located in Waltham, Massachusetts, 02453.
Active Listing: 85 Crescent St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 85 Crescent St are: Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), William F. Stanley Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Henry Whittemore Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), John W. McDevitt Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), F. A. Day Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), John F. Kennedy Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Waltham Sr High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Newton North High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Watertown High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $8,395 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on August 20, 2010 for $465,750 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 85 Crescent St has 6 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 85 Crescent St is 2,860 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 85 Crescent St is 1850.
This home is located at 85 Crescent St in Waltham, MA and zip code 02453 in the Southside neighborhood. This 2,860 square foot home, which was built in 1850, sits on a 0.37 acre lot. Features: 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 9, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,680,000.
In July 2025 more than 23 listings in Waltham, MA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 4 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 15 were sold below. The number of listings in Waltham, MA decreased by 8% between June and July 2025. Listings spent 26 days on the market in July 2025, and had a median list price of $810,000 during the same period.