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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $700,000 on Dec 20, 2019

61 GARDNER ST

WALTHAM, MA 02453
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,046 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.
2,709 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
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.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$700,000 · Dec 20, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,972 (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.$869,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$363,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$505,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$800,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$826,454

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.06
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck

Transaction History(8)

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 · 0.3 mi
M
John W. McDevitt Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Waltham Sr High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 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

61 Gardner 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 smaller lot than 98% of homes in Southside
  • Older than 85% of homes in Middlesex County

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 area2,046 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,871 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Lot size2,709 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 26% of homes nearby

How 61 Gardner St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouthsideWaltham 02453Middlesex County
Living areabigger than2,046 ft²50% of homes58% of homes58% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,709 ft²2% of homes2% of homes3% of homes
Year builtnewer than190046% of homes26% of homes15% of homes

About 61 Gardner St

When did 61 Gardner St, Waltham, MA last sell?

61 Gardner St, Waltham, MA last sold on Dec 20, 2019 for $700,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 61 Gardner St, Waltham, MA?

61 Gardner St, Waltham, MA has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,046 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 61 Gardner St, Waltham, MA built?

61 Gardner St, Waltham, MA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 61 Gardner St, Waltham, MA?

61 Gardner 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 61 Gardner St, Waltham, MA compare to other homes in Waltham 02453?

Among the 6,296 homes in Waltham 02453, it is bigger than 58% of them (2,046 ft² against a typical 1,871 ft²), its lot is bigger than 2% of them (2,709 ft² against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 26% of them (1900 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 61 Gardner St, Waltham, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 61 Gardner St, Waltham, MA was $8,972. The county assessed it at $869,400.

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