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$1,235,447$304 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $609,000 on Aug 10, 2011

159 SHEFFIELD RD

WALTHAM, MA 02451
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
4,068 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.22 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1955
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$1.2M
$1.2M low$1.3M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$609,000 · Aug 10, 2011

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,367 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$953,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$445,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$508,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,187,690

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.6 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Colonial
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.22
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(10)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Douglas MacArthur Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.9 mi
M
John F. Kennedy Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 mi
H
Waltham Sr High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 mi

District: Waltham School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02451These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.84
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.105
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.76

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.16,966
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,036 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$126,384
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$156,140
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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How this home compares

159 Sheffield Rd measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 95% of homes in Waltham 02451
  • Costs less per square foot than 96% of homes in Waltham 02451
  • Bigger than 97% of homes in Waltham 02451

What homes are worth in Waltham 02451

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$334K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 95% of homes in Waltham 02451.

How it measures up in Waltham 02451

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Waltham 02451.

Estimated value$1,235,447
CheaperTypical $788,744Pricier

Pricier than 95% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$304
CheaperTypical $472Pricier

Pricier than 4% of homes nearby

Living area4,068 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,776 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Lot size0.22 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Year built1955
OlderTypical 1957Newer

Newer than 47% of homes nearby

How 159 Sheffield Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWaltham 02451Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,235,44795% of homes81% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$3044% of homes10% of homes
Living areabigger than4,068 ft²97% of homes95% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.22 ac60% of homes37% of homes
Year builtnewer than195547% of homes48% of homes

About 159 Sheffield Rd

How much is 159 Sheffield Rd, Waltham, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 159 Sheffield Rd, Waltham, MA is $1,235,447 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $1,157,071 to $1,313,823. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 159 Sheffield Rd, Waltham, MA last sell?

159 Sheffield Rd, Waltham, MA last sold on Aug 10, 2011 for $609,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 159 Sheffield Rd, Waltham, MA?

159 Sheffield Rd, Waltham, MA has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 4,068 square feet of living space and a 0.22-acre lot.

When was 159 Sheffield Rd, Waltham, MA built?

159 Sheffield Rd, Waltham, MA was built in 1955, making it 71 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 159 Sheffield Rd, Waltham, MA?

159 Sheffield Rd, Waltham, MA is assigned to Douglas MacArthur Elementary School (elementary), rated A; John F. Kennedy Middle School (middle), rated A-; Waltham Sr High School (high), rated C. All sit in Waltham School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 159 Sheffield Rd, Waltham, MA compare to other homes in Waltham 02451?

Among the 4,967 homes in Waltham 02451, it is worth more than 95% of them ($1,235,447 against a typical $788,744), its price per square foot is higher than 4% of them ($304 against a typical $472), it is bigger than 97% of them (4,068 ft² against a typical 1,776 ft²), its lot is bigger than 60% of them (0.22 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 47% of them (1955 against a typical 1957). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 81% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 159 Sheffield Rd, Waltham, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 159 Sheffield Rd, Waltham, MA was $9,367. The county assessed it at $953,900.

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