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$689,373$442 / 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 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

290 LAKE ST

WALTHAM, MA 02451
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,560 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1925
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$689K
$656K low$723K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,480 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$627,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$367,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$260,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$596,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$671,994

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMIDDLESEX
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1940
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
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.Gravity
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
Douglas MacArthur Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.1 mi
M
John F. Kennedy Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi
H
Waltham Sr High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 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

290 Lake 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 less than 70% of homes in Waltham 02451
  • Costs less per square foot than 67% of homes in Lakeview
  • Has a smaller lot than 77% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Older than 86% of homes in Lakeview

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
$379K$1.5M

This home is worth more than 30% 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$689,373
CheaperTypical $786,752Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$442
CheaperTypical $465Pricier

Pricier than 38% of homes nearby

Living area1,560 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,778 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Year built1925
OlderTypical 1957Newer

Newer than 23% of homes nearby

How 290 Lake St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLakeviewWaltham 02451Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$689,37339% of homes30% of homes38% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$44233% of homes38% of homes45% of homes
Living areabigger than1,560 ft²50% of homes39% of homes38% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac62% of homes39% of homes23% of homes
Year builtnewer than192514% of homes23% of homes28% of homes

About 290 Lake St

How much is 290 Lake St, Waltham, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 290 Lake St, Waltham, MA is $689,373 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $655,573 to $723,173. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 290 Lake St, Waltham, MA last sell?

290 Lake St, Waltham, MA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 290 Lake St, Waltham, MA?

290 Lake St, Waltham, MA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,560 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 290 Lake St, Waltham, MA built?

290 Lake St, Waltham, MA was built in 1925, making it 101 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 290 Lake St, Waltham, MA?

290 Lake St, Waltham, MA is assigned to Douglas MacArthur Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; John F. Kennedy Middle School (middle), rated B; 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 290 Lake St, Waltham, MA compare to other homes in Waltham 02451?

Among the 4,967 homes in Waltham 02451, it is worth more than 30% of them ($689,373 against a typical $786,752), its price per square foot is higher than 38% of them ($442 against a typical $465), it is bigger than 39% of them (1,560 ft² against a typical 1,778 ft²), its lot is bigger than 39% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 23% of them (1925 against a typical 1957). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 38% 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 290 Lake St, Waltham, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 290 Lake St, Waltham, MA was $6,480. The county assessed it at $627,900.

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