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$905,615$356 / 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 92How 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

178 CHARLES ST

WALTHAM, MA 02453
8
Beds
1
Baths
2,544 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.
0.28 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1910
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
18
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$906K
$832K low$979K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,111 (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.$927,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$385,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$542,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$868,700

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.0.28
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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

E
William F. Stanley Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi
M
John W. McDevitt Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Waltham Sr High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi

District: Waltham School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02453These 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.106
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.104
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.73

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.94%
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.6.8%
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.32,080
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.8,464 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$106,981
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$136,606
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

178 Charles St 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 86% of homes in Bank Square
  • Costs less per square foot than 91% of homes in Waltham 02453
  • Bigger than 75% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Has a bigger lot than 88% of homes in Waltham 02453
  • Older than 81% of homes in Middlesex County

What homes are worth in Waltham 02453

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

This home
$352K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 75% of homes in Waltham 02453.

How it measures up in Waltham 02453

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Waltham 02453.

Estimated value$905,615
CheaperTypical $779,900Pricier

Pricier than 75% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$356
CheaperTypical $493Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Living area2,544 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,873 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 74% of homes nearby

Lot size0.28 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 35% of homes nearby

How 178 Charles St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBank SquareWaltham 02453Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$905,61586% of homes75% of homes63% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$35610% of homes9% of homes21% of homes
Living areabigger than2,544 ft²69% of homes74% of homes75% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.28 ac86% of homes88% of homes47% of homes
Year builtnewer than191049% of homes35% of homes19% of homes

About 178 Charles St

How much is 178 Charles St, Waltham, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 178 Charles St, Waltham, MA is $905,615 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $832,428 to $978,802. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 178 Charles St, Waltham, MA last sell?

178 Charles St, Waltham, MA last sold on Jun 6, 2003, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 178 Charles St, Waltham, MA?

178 Charles St, Waltham, MA has 8 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 2,544 square feet of living space and a 0.28-acre lot.

When was 178 Charles St, Waltham, MA built?

178 Charles St, Waltham, MA was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 178 Charles St, Waltham, MA?

178 Charles St, Waltham, MA is assigned to William F. Stanley Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; John W. McDevitt Middle School (middle), rated B; 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 178 Charles St, Waltham, MA compare to other homes in Waltham 02453?

Among the 6,296 homes in Waltham 02453, it is worth more than 75% of them ($905,615 against a typical $779,900), its price per square foot is higher than 9% of them ($356 against a typical $493), it is bigger than 74% of them (2,544 ft² against a typical 1,873 ft²), its lot is bigger than 88% of them (0.28 ac against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 35% of them (1910 against a typical 1930). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 63% 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 178 Charles St, Waltham, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 178 Charles St, Waltham, MA was $9,111. The county assessed it at $927,800.

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