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Last sold for $357,900 on Jan 3, 2005

47 ALDER ST

WALTHAM, MA 02453
Building report
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,240 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.
1.4 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2004
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
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

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$357,900 · Jan 3, 2005

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,603 (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.$672,400 (2025)
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$672,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$618,165

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
CountyMIDDLESEX
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Basement
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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 SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
M
John W. McDevitt Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
H
Waltham Sr High SchoolC
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%

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

47 Alder 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.

  • Smaller than 80% of homes in Waltham 02453
  • Among the largest lots in Southside
  • Newer than 92% 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 area1,240 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,869 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Lot size1.4 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Year built2004
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 92% of homes nearby

How 47 Alder St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouthsideWaltham 02453Middlesex County
Living areabigger than1,240 ft²25% of homes20% of homes22% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.4 acalmost all homes98% of homes85% of homes
Year builtnewer than200490% of homes92% of homes91% of homes

About 47 Alder St

When did 47 Alder St, Waltham, MA last sell?

47 Alder St, Waltham, MA last sold on Jan 3, 2005 for $357,900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 47 Alder St, Waltham, MA?

47 Alder St, Waltham, MA has 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms and 1,240 square feet of living space.

When was 47 Alder St, Waltham, MA built?

47 Alder St, Waltham, MA was built in 2004, making it 22 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 47 Alder St, Waltham, MA?

47 Alder St, Waltham, MA is assigned to Henry Whittemore 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 47 Alder St, Waltham, MA compare to other homes in Waltham 02453?

Among the 6,296 homes in Waltham 02453, it is bigger than 20% of them (1,240 ft² against a typical 1,869 ft²), its lot is bigger than 98% of them (1.4 ac against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 92% of them (2004 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 47 Alder St, Waltham, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 47 Alder St, Waltham, MA was $6,603. The county assessed it at $672,400.

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