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Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $400,000 on Jun 29, 2007

259 CALVARY ST

WALTHAM, MA 02453
3
Beds
6 / 3
Baths
2,465 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.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1860
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
9
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$400,000 · Jun 29, 2007

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,666 (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.$780,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$386,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$394,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$742,100

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Two Family
CountyMiddlesex
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.19
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.Steam
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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
Henry Whittemore Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
M
John W. McDevitt Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi
H
Waltham Sr High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.0 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

259 Calvary 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.

  • Bigger than 72% of homes in Waltham 02453
  • Has a bigger lot than 73% of homes in Southside
  • Older than 98% 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.

Living area2,465 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,867 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Year built1860
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 259 Calvary St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouthsideWaltham 02453Middlesex County
Living areabigger than2,465 ft²64% of homes72% of homes72% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac73% of homes71% of homes33% of homes
Year builtnewer than18603% of homes2% of homes2% of homes

About 259 Calvary St

When did 259 Calvary St, Waltham, MA last sell?

259 Calvary St, Waltham, MA last sold on Jun 29, 2007 for $400,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 259 Calvary St, Waltham, MA?

259 Calvary St, Waltham, MA has 3 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 2,465 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 259 Calvary St, Waltham, MA built?

259 Calvary St, Waltham, MA was built in 1860, making it 166 years old. It is a two family home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 259 Calvary St, Waltham, MA?

259 Calvary St, Waltham, MA is assigned to Henry Whittemore Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; John W. McDevitt Middle School (middle), rated C; Waltham Sr High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Waltham School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 259 Calvary St, Waltham, MA compare to other homes in Waltham 02453?

Among the 6,296 homes in Waltham 02453, it is bigger than 72% of them (2,465 ft² against a typical 1,867 ft²), its lot is bigger than 71% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 2% of them (1860 against a typical 1930). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 259 Calvary St, Waltham, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 259 Calvary St, Waltham, MA was $7,666. The county assessed it at $780,700.

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