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$641,331$617 / 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 88How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

81 PORTER RD

WALTHAM, MA 02452
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,040 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1942
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.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$641K
$564K low$719K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,254 (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.$636,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$430,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$206,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$728,175

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.0.17
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
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.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(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
Northeast Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.1 mi
H
Waltham Sr High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi
M
John F. Kennedy Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 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

81 Porter Rd 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 78% of homes in Waltham 02452
  • Costs more per square foot than 93% of homes in Waltham 02452
  • Smaller than 87% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Has a smaller lot than 80% of homes in Waltham 02452
  • Older than 83% of homes in Waltham 02452

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
$361K$1.8M

This home is worth more than 22% 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$641,331
CheaperTypical $838,063Pricier

Pricier than 22% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$617
CheaperTypical $465Pricier

Pricier than 93% of homes nearby

Living area1,040 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,899 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.34 acBigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Year built1942
OlderTypical 1977Newer

Newer than 17% of homes nearby

How 81 Porter Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWaltham 02452Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$641,33122% of homes31% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$61793% of homes78% of homes
Living areabigger than1,040 ft²19% of homes13% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac20% of homes28% of homes
Year builtnewer than194217% of homes36% of homes

About 81 Porter Rd

How much is 81 Porter Rd, Waltham, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 81 Porter Rd, Waltham, MA is $641,331 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $563,925 to $718,737. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 81 Porter Rd, Waltham, MA last sell?

81 Porter Rd, Waltham, MA last sold on Mar 2, 2010, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 81 Porter Rd, Waltham, MA?

81 Porter Rd, Waltham, MA has 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,040 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 81 Porter Rd, Waltham, MA built?

81 Porter Rd, Waltham, MA was built in 1942, making it 84 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 81 Porter Rd, Waltham, MA?

81 Porter Rd, Waltham, MA is assigned to Northeast Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Waltham Sr High School (high), 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 81 Porter Rd, Waltham, MA compare to other homes in Waltham 02452?

Among the 3,442 homes in Waltham 02452, it is worth more than 22% of them ($641,331 against a typical $838,063), its price per square foot is higher than 93% of them ($617 against a typical $465), it is bigger than 19% of them (1,040 ft² against a typical 1,899 ft²), its lot is bigger than 20% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.34 ac) and it is newer than 17% of them (1942 against a typical 1977). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 31% 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 81 Porter Rd, Waltham, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 81 Porter Rd, Waltham, MA was $6,254. The county assessed it at $636,900.

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