174 Forest St, Waltham, MA, 02452
About This Home
Just renovated Prestigious Forest Park/Gann Academy Locale! Intriguing Sprawling Raised Ranch with 3-bedrooms plus Den and 2.5 baths Featuring Large Bright Stone Fireplaced Living Room with Picture Window, Skylit Beamed Cathedral Ceiling Oversized Eat-In Kitchen with Sliding Glass Doors to Rear Deck & Private Tiered Fenced Yard, Formal Dining Room, New Roof, New Paint interior, polished and newly painted hardwood floors, Newer 2014 Designer Tile Bath, Newer Windows, Master Bedroom Suite with Newer 2018 Private Tile Bath and new countertop, Finished Lower Level Fireplaced Family Room & 1/2 Bath (new toilet), 2-year new Washer and Dryer, Central AC, Central Vacuum, Heated 2 CAR GARAGE, across street from Bentley University and 10 minutes’ drive to Brandeis University and More!
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Minimal Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1958
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Raised Ranch
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Water Heater,Tankless Water Heater,Range,Dishwasher,Disposal,Trash Compactor,Refrigerator,Freezer,Washer,Dryer,Vacuum System
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full,Finished,Sump Pump
Bathroom1
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
- Level: First
Bathroom2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: First
Bedroom2
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Area: 130
Bedroom3
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 132
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Slider
- Level: First
- Area: 132
Family Room
- Features: Flooring - Vinyl
- Level: Basement
- Area: 504
Features
- Den,Central Vacuum
- Window features: Insulated Windows
- Flooring: Wood,Tile,Vinyl,Flooring - Hardwood
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Family Room,Living Room
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 1
- Finished area above ground: 2,834
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Baseboard,Oil
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,835
- Total interior livable area: 2,835 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Skylight, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Beamed Ceilings, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Dining Area, Slider
- Level: First
- Area: 504
Living Room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture
- Level: First
- Area: 247
Master Bedroom
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 192
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 832789
- Zoning: 1
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck,Patio
- Exterior features: Deck,Patio,Storage,Sprinkler System,Fenced Yard
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
Lot
- Lot size: 0.49 Acres
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Detached,Heated Garage,Paved Drive,Off Street,Paved
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Ice Storm
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Massachusetts Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $6,421 | $77,052 |
| Home Insurance * | $267 | $3,204 |
| Property Taxes | $1,028 | $12,336 |
| Electricity | $559 | $6,708 |
| Total | $8,275 | $99,300 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Massachusetts FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
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Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-15 | Listed for sale | $1,298,000 |
| 2018-02-01 | Sold | $791,000 |
| 2017-12-15 | Pending sale | $819,900 |
| 2017-11-15 | Price change | $819,900 |
| 2017-10-19 | Listed for sale | $824,900 |
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