142 Calvary St, Waltham, MA, 02453
About This Home
Desirable & convenient Newton line location for this charming & beautifully maintained vintage Colonial. Blending classic character with thoughtful updates, this inviting home features a spacious living room with crown moldings, abundant natural light, & gleaming hardwood floors. Formal dining room offers chair rail detailing & is ideal for entertaining or everyday dining. Renovated granite kitchen features stainless steel appliances, ample cabinet space, & sliding glass doors leading to a private rear patio & easy-maintenance yard, perfect for outdoor relaxation. Second floor offers generously sized bedrooms including a primary bedroom with dual closets. Two heated bonus rooms on the third level provide excellent expansion potential for a home office or guest space. Additional updates include younger replacement windows, newer gas heating system, and a brand-new 2025 roof. Conveniently located near shopping, restaurants, public transportation, parks, and major commuting routes.
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Some Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1867
Materials
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: Frame
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Tankless Water Heater,Range,Dishwasher,Disposal,Microwave,Refrigerator
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
Bathroom1
- Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
Bathroom2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: Second
Bedroom2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 120
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Chair Rail, Crown Molding
- Level: First
- Area: 196
Features
- Window features: Insulated Windows
- Flooring: Tile,Hardwood,Flooring - Hardwood
- Finished area above ground: 1,923
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Baseboard,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: None
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,923
- Total interior livable area: 1,923 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Slider, Stainless Steel Appliances
- Level: First
- Area: 130
Living Room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Crown Molding
- Level: First
- Area: 198
Master Bedroom
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 210
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 840249
- Zoning: 1
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Patio,Fenced Yard
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
Lot
- Lot size: 3,899 sqft
- Features: Level
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Off Street,Paved
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Uncovered spaces: 3
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
- Inland Flooding
- 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 | $3,235 | $38,820 |
| Home Insurance * | $147 | $1,764 |
| Property Taxes | $518 | $6,216 |
| Electricity | $379 | $4,550 |
| Total | $4,279 | $51,348 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Massachusetts FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-15 | Listed for sale | $639,900 |
| 2023-11-29 | Sold | $590,000 |
| 2023-07-07 | Contingent | $629,000 |
| 2023-06-10 | Listed for sale | $629,000 |
| 2023-05-17 | Contingent | $629,000 |
| 2023-05-03 | Listed for sale | $629,000 |
| 2023-04-30 | Contingent | $629,000 |
| 2023-04-05 | Price change | $629,000 |
| 2023-03-16 | Price change | $669,000 |
| 2023-02-23 | Listed for sale | $699,900 |
| 2014-10-01 | Sold | $225,000 |
| 2014-08-08 | Pending sale | $225,000 |
| 2014-08-01 | Listed for sale | $225,000 |
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