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Last sold for $52,800 on Oct 31, 1974

579 BEAVER ST

WALTHAM, MA 02452
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,780 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.
9.48 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1929
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
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.$52,800 · Oct 31, 1974

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$2,554,500 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,554,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$2,408,500

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.11 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Governmental / Public Use (General)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.9.48
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Stone
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
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.

H
Waltham Sr High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
M
John F. Kennedy Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
E
Thomas R Plympton Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.8 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.17,230
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.$131,986
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

579 Beaver 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.

  • Has a bigger lot than 96% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Older than 88% of homes in Piety Corner

How it measures up in Waltham 02452

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

Living area1,780 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,895 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Lot size9.48 ac
SmallerTypical 0.34 acBigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Year built1929
OlderTypical 1977Newer

Newer than 12% of homes nearby

How 579 Beaver St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePiety CornerWaltham 02452Middlesex County
Living areabigger than1,780 ft²52% of homes46% of homes47% of homes
Lot sizebigger than9.48 ac93% of homes77% of homes96% of homes
Year builtnewer than192912% of homes12% of homes30% of homes

About 579 Beaver St

When did 579 Beaver St, Waltham, MA last sell?

579 Beaver St, Waltham, MA last sold on Oct 31, 1974 for $52,800, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 579 Beaver St, Waltham, MA?

579 Beaver St, Waltham, MA has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,780 square feet of living space and a 9.48-acre lot.

When was 579 Beaver St, Waltham, MA built?

579 Beaver St, Waltham, MA was built in 1929, making it 97 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 579 Beaver St, Waltham, MA?

579 Beaver St, Waltham, MA is assigned to Waltham Sr High School (high), rated D+; John F. Kennedy Middle School (middle), rated B; Thomas R Plympton Elementary School (elementary), rated C-. All sit in Waltham School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 579 Beaver St, Waltham, MA compare to other homes in Waltham 02452?

Among the 3,442 homes in Waltham 02452, it is bigger than 46% of them (1,780 ft² against a typical 1,895 ft²), its lot is bigger than 77% of them (9.48 ac against a typical 0.34 ac) and it is newer than 12% of them (1929 against a typical 1977). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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