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$1,545,610$403 / 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 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

324 FOREST ST

WALTHAM, MA 02452
3
Beds
3 / 2
Baths
3,837 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.
0.42 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1970
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$1.5M
$1.4M low$1.7M high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$1,345,610
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$1,076,488
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.14%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$200,000
SOVEREIGN BANK · recorded Nov 30, 2007

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,962 (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.$1,014,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$558,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$455,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,546,315

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.Cape Cod
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.42
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.Electric
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.In-Ground Pool

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.

H
Waltham Sr High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
E
Northeast Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi
M
John F. Kennedy Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi

District: Waltham School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02452These 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.93
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 100.77

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.95%
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.10.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.17,229
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,328 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$97,289
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$131,985
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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

324 Forest 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 95% of homes in Waltham 02452
  • Costs less per square foot than 75% of homes in Waltham 02452
  • Bigger than 94% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Newer than 65% of homes in Middlesex County

What homes are worth in Waltham 02452

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

This home
$368K$1.8M

This home is worth more than 95% of homes in Waltham 02452.

How it measures up in Waltham 02452

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Waltham 02452.

Estimated value$1,545,610
CheaperTypical $866,626Pricier

Pricier than 95% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$403
CheaperTypical $485Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Living area3,837 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,914 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Lot size0.42 ac
SmallerTypical 0.34 acBigger

Bigger than 56% of homes nearby

Year built1970
OlderTypical 1977Newer

Newer than 46% of homes nearby

How 324 Forest St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWaltham 02452Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,545,61095% of homes89% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$40325% of homes33% of homes
Living areabigger than3,837 ft²93% of homes94% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.42 ac56% of homes58% of homes
Year builtnewer than197046% of homes65% of homes

About 324 Forest St

How much is 324 Forest St, Waltham, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 324 Forest St, Waltham, MA is $1,545,610 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $1,405,075 to $1,686,145. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 324 Forest St, Waltham, MA last sell?

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

How big is 324 Forest St, Waltham, MA?

324 Forest St, Waltham, MA has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3,837 square feet of living space and a 0.42-acre lot.

When was 324 Forest St, Waltham, MA built?

324 Forest St, Waltham, MA was built in 1970, making it 56 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 324 Forest St, Waltham, MA?

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

How does 324 Forest St, Waltham, MA compare to other homes in Waltham 02452?

Among the 3,442 homes in Waltham 02452, it is worth more than 95% of them ($1,545,610 against a typical $866,626), its price per square foot is higher than 25% of them ($403 against a typical $485), it is bigger than 93% of them (3,837 ft² against a typical 1,914 ft²), its lot is bigger than 56% of them (0.42 ac against a typical 0.34 ac) and it is newer than 46% of them (1970 against a typical 1977). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 89% 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 324 Forest St, Waltham, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 324 Forest St, Waltham, MA was $9,962. The county assessed it at $1,014,500.

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