20 Riverview Ave, Waltham, MA, 02453
About This Home
Spacious and versatile single-family home offering 2,735± sq ft of living space in one of Waltham’s most desirable neighborhoods. Ideal for multigenerational living, guest accommodations, work-from-home flexibility, or aging in place. The main level features a modern kitchen, full bath with oversized laundry, first-floor bedroom, formal dining room with decorative fireplace, living room, hardwood floors, and access to a welcoming front porch and backyard patio. The second floor provides exceptional flexibility with additional bedrooms, multiple baths, an enclosed porch with private access, and expanded living space. Additional highlights include a partially finished basement with sauna, walk-up attic, three-zone heating, detached two-car garage, parking for four cars, raised garden beds, and beautiful historic details. Steps to the Charles River Reservation, Moody Street, and regional commuter routes.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Some Transit
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Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1910
Materials
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Partial
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Features
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 300
- Finished area above ground: 2,382
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Baseboard
- Cooling features: None
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,682
- Total interior livable area: 2,682 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: M:076 B:012 L:0004,840965
- Zoning: 1
Lot
- Lot size: 6,499 sqft
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Detached,Paved Drive,Off Street
- 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
- Inland Flooding
- Ice Storm
- Lightning
- 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 | $5,688 | $68,256 |
| Home Insurance * | $259 | $3,108 |
| Property Taxes | $911 | $10,932 |
| Electricity | $528 | $6,346 |
| Total | $7,386 | $88,632 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Massachusetts FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
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Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
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Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-14 | Pending sale | $1,125,000 |
| 2026-06-03 | Listed for sale | $1,125,000 |
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