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79 Waltham St

79 Waltham St, Boston, MA, 02118

YEAR BUILT

1865

# STORIES

1

# TOTAL UNITS

20

UNIT SIZE RANGE

655-1,464 sqft

Description

79 Waltham Street is a historic single-story condo building dating back to 1865. It features units with 1 and 2-bedroom configurations. Despite its compact single-story design, 79 Waltham Street combines historical architecture with contemporary living. Residents benefit from an array of amenities including access to tennis courts for recreation and dedicated hot water services ensuring comfort. Efficient highway access enhances connectivity, making commutes seamless. Proximity to public transportation further improves convenience for professionals and travelers alike. The building is ideally positioned near places of worship, enhancing the sense of community. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate nearby parks, offering opportunities for leisurely activities. While the building boasts historical charm intrinsic to its era, the modern considerations in its amenities make 79 Waltham Street a distinctive option for those seeking a unique living space.

Building ImageMLS ID #73366474
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79 Waltham St

79 Waltham St, Boston, MA, 02118

YEAR BUILT

1865

# STORIES

1

# TOTAL UNITS

20

UNIT SIZE RANGE

655-1,464 sqft

Description

79 Waltham Street is a historic single-story condo building dating back to 1865. It features units with 1 and 2-bedroom configurations. Despite its compact single-story design, 79 Waltham Street combines historical architecture with contemporary living. Residents benefit from an array of amenities including access to tennis courts for recreation and dedicated hot water services ensuring comfort. Efficient highway access enhances connectivity, making commutes seamless. Proximity to public transportation further improves convenience for professionals and travelers alike. The building is ideally positioned near places of worship, enhancing the sense of community. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate nearby parks, offering opportunities for leisurely activities. While the building boasts historical charm intrinsic to its era, the modern considerations in its amenities make 79 Waltham Street a distinctive option for those seeking a unique living space.

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Description

79 Waltham Street is a historic single-story condo building dating back to 1865. It features units with 1 and 2-bedroom configurations. Despite its compact single-story design, 79 Waltham Street combines historical architecture with contemporary living. Residents benefit from an array of amenities including access to tennis courts for recreation and dedicated hot water services ensuring comfort. Efficient highway access enhances connectivity, making commutes seamless. Proximity to public transportation further improves convenience for professionals and travelers alike. The building is ideally positioned near places of worship, enhancing the sense of community. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate nearby parks, offering opportunities for leisurely activities. While the building boasts historical charm intrinsic to its era, the modern considerations in its amenities make 79 Waltham Street a distinctive option for those seeking a unique living space.

79 Waltham St Market Stats Last 12 months

Avg. Listed Price$975,000($1353/Sqft.)
Avg. Sale Price$985,000($1367/Sqft.)
Year over year list price0.00%
Year over year sale price 0.00%
Total Listings1 Listed
Total sold1 Sold
Average Days on Market29 days
Average HOA fees per sqft$4 /monthly
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Market Stats

Year over year list price0.00%
Year over year sale price0.00%
Total Listings1 Listed
Total sold1 Sold
Average Days on Market29 days
Average HOA fees per sqft$4 /monthly

Glen Gardens Estate Availability & Demand

Unit Availability

Low
High availability buildings list units frequently.

Unit Availability helps to understand how often units in a particular building are listed for sale as compared with the neighborhood average. Units are rarely listed in buildings with low availability.

Unit Demand

Medium
Units in high-demand buildings sell quicker.

Unit Demand is a measure of quickly units in a particular building sell as compared with other buildings in the neighborhood. Units in high-demand buildings sell more quickly.

For Sale 0 For Sale

79 Waltham St Inventory & Sale History

UnitSize (sqft)BedsBathsDays On MarketDateStatusPrice
Unit 4472111282025-05-28
MLS#: 73366474 		Closed$985,000
Unit 11146422572020-09-08
MLS#: 72690486 		Closed$1,300,000
Unit 3371211902020-08-18
MLS#: 72659176 		Closed$912,500
Unit 1
1

2 Beds

2 Baths

1464 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2020-09-08Closed$1,300,000
MLS#: 72690486
Days On Market57
Unit 3
3

1 Beds

1 Baths

712 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2020-08-18Closed$912,500
MLS#: 72659176
Days On Market90
Unit 4
4

1 Beds

1 Baths

721 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2025-05-28Closed$985,000
MLS#: 73366474
Days On Market28
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Amenities

What makes living at 74 Waltham Street so special? The amenities! Enjoy an active lifestyle with access to tennis courts, and take advantage of the convenience of hot water and easy highway access. You’ll appreciate the nearby parks and local houses of worship, creating a sense of community and space for relaxation. Plus, public transportation options are close at hand, ensuring you're never far from the vibrant city life Boston has to offer.

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Amenities Description

What makes living at 74 Waltham Street so special? The amenities! Enjoy an active lifestyle with access to tennis courts, and take advantage of the convenience of hot water and easy highway access. You’ll appreciate the nearby parks and local houses of worship, creating a sense of community and space for relaxation. Plus, public transportation options are close at hand, ensuring you're never far from the vibrant city life Boston has to offer.

Parking
Parking
Locker
Locker
Concierge
Concierge
Elevator(s)
Elevator(s)
Central AC
Central AC
Pool
Pool
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
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Visitors Parking
Visitors Parking
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Amenities

Tennis Court(s)

Tennis Court(s)

Policies

For those wondering about community guidelines, rest assured that the building does have established policies in place. These rules help to maintain a peaceful living experience, ensuring your investment feels like home from day one. Being aware of building policies is always a good idea and helps to foster a supportive neighborhood atmosphere.

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Amenities Description

For those wondering about community guidelines, rest assured that the building does have established policies in place. These rules help to maintain a peaceful living experience, ensuring your investment feels like home from day one. Being aware of building policies is always a good idea and helps to foster a supportive neighborhood atmosphere.

Pet Allowed
Pet Allowed
BBQ Permitted
BBQ Permitted
Sublet Allowed
Sublet Allowed
Short-term Rental Allowed
Short-term Rental Allowed

Compare with Buildings in the Neighbourhood (Last 12 Months)

Compare building's average price/sq. ft. and HOA fees/sq. ft. to buildings nearby

Building NameAvg price per square footAVG HOA FEE per square foot (Monthly)
79 Waltham St$1,367/sqft.$4 /sqft.
574-580 Tremont Street$1,251/sqft.$3 /sqft.
574-580 Tremont Street$1,430/sqft.$4 /sqft.
94 Waltham St$1,430/sqft.$4 /sqft.
75 Waltham St$1,251/sqft.$3 /sqft.
567 Tremont$962/sqft.$3 /sqft.

Nearby Schools

Discover top-rated schools located close to 79 Waltham St.

William Mckinley School

F
Public|Grades KG–12
90 Warren Ave|0.13 miles away

Blackstone Innovation School

D-
Public|Grades PK–5
380 Shawmut Ave|0.24 miles away

Cathedral High School

--
Private|Grades 7–12
74 Union Park St|0.34 miles away

Joseph J. Hurley K-8 School

C+
Public|Grades PK–8
70 Worcester St|0.54 miles away

Quincy Upper School

D
Public|Grades 6–12
152 Arlington St|0.54 miles away

Boston Adult Technical Academy

--
Public|Grades 9–12
20 Church St|0.59 miles away
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Schools

William Mckinley School

F
Public|Grades KG–12
90 Warren Ave|Less than 1 Mile Away

Blackstone Innovation School

D-
Public|Grades PK–5
380 Shawmut Ave|Less than 1 Mile Away

Cathedral High School

--
Private|Grades 7–12
74 Union Park St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Joseph J. Hurley K-8 School

C+
Public|Grades PK–8
70 Worcester St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Quincy Upper School

D
Public|Grades 6–12
152 Arlington St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Boston Adult Technical Academy

--
Public|Grades 9–12
20 Church St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Josiah Quincy Elementary School

C
Public|Grades PK–5
885 Washington St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Snowden International School At Copley

F
Public|Grades 9–12
150 Newbury St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Carter Developmental Center

--
Public|Grades 6–12
396 Northampton St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Kingsley Montessori School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
26 Exeter St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Kingsley Montessori School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
30 Fairfield St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Learning Project Elementary School

--
Private|Grades KG–6
107 Marlborough St|1.00 Miles Away

The Newman School

--
Private|Grades 7–12
247 Marlborough St|1.07 Miles Away

The Newman School

--
Private|Grades 7–12
247 Marlborough St|1.07 Miles Away

Orchard Gardens K-8 School

D
Public|Grades PK–8
906 Albany St|1.24 Miles Away

Park Street School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
67 Brimmer St|1.24 Miles Away

Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers

C
Public|Grades 9–12
360 Huntington Ave...|1.32 Miles Away

The Advent School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
15 Brimmer St|1.41 Miles Away

James Condon K-8 School

C-
Public|Grades PK–8
200 D St|1.43 Miles Away

John D. O'Bryant School of Mathematics and Science

A-
Public|Grades 7–12
55 Malcolm X Blvd|1.59 Miles Away

Samuel W. Mason Elementary School

C-
Public|Grades PK–5
150 Norfolk Ave|1.60 Miles Away

Madison Park High

F
Public|Grades 9–12
75 Malcolm X Blvd|1.63 Miles Away

Boston Day & Evening Academy

F
Public|Grades 9–12
20 Kearsarge Ave|1.65 Miles Away

Henry Dearborn STEM Academy

D-
Public|Grades 6–12
36 Winthrop St|1.67 Miles Away

St Patrick School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
131 Mount Pleasant...|1.74 Miles Away

James P. Timilty Middle School

D
Public|Grades 6–8
205 Roxbury St|1.74 Miles Away

Up Academy Boston

C-
Public|Grades 6–8
215 Dorchester St|1.75 Miles Away

Boston Collaborative High School

--
Public|Grades 10–12
215 Dorchester St|1.75 Miles Away

Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School

D+
Public|Grades PK–5
6 Shirley St|1.83 Miles Away

Malik Academy

--
Private|Grades 1–8
100 Malcolm X Blvd|1.84 Miles Away

Michael J. Perkins Elementary School

C-
Public|Grades KG–5
50 Burke St|1.88 Miles Away

Maurice J. Tobin K-8 School

C-
Public|Grades PK–8
40 Smith St|2.03 Miles Away

Boston Latin School

A-
Public|Grades 7–12
78 Avenue Louis Pa...|2.07 Miles Away

Nathan Hale Elementary School

B+
Public|Grades PK–5
51 Cedar St|2.10 Miles Away

City on a Hill Charter Public School Circuit Street

D-
Public|Grades 9–12
58 Circuit St|2.11 Miles Away

Roger Clap Elementary School

D
Public|Grades PK–5
35 Harvest St|2.12 Miles Away

Boston Children's School

--
Private|Grades PK–2
8 Whittier Pl Ste ...|2.13 Miles Away

Excel High School

F
Public|Grades 9–12
95 G St|2.15 Miles Away

Boston Collegiate Charter School

B
Public|Grades 5–12
11 Mayhew St|2.17 Miles Away

Fenway High School

D+
Public|Grades 9–12
67 Alleghany St|2.19 Miles Away

William E Russell

B
Public|Grades PK–5
750 Columbia Rd|2.32 Miles Away

Higginson / Lewis K-8 School

F
Public|Grades PK–8
131 Walnut Ave|2.33 Miles Away

Pope John Paul II Catholic Academy Columbia Campus

--
Private|Grades PK–8
790 Columbia Rd|2.34 Miles Away

John Winthrop

C-
Public|Grades PK–5
35 Brookford St|2.35 Miles Away

St John School

--
Private|Grades PK–8
9 Moon St|2.38 Miles Away

Winsor School

--
Private|Grades 5–12
103 Pilgrim Rd|2.40 Miles Away

Joseph P. Tynan Elementary School

--
Public|Grades PK–5
650 E 4th St|2.45 Miles Away

Community Charter School of Cambridge

B
Public|Grades 6–12
245 Bent St|2.46 Miles Away

Eliot K-8 School

B-
Public|Grades PK–8
16 Charter St|2.52 Miles Away

Bridge Boston Charter School

C+
Public|Grades PK–8
435 Warren St|2.58 Miles Away

Transit

Experience convenience and connectivity with premium transit options just moments away.

43 W Dedham St

0.12 miles away|3 min walk

Albany St @ Wareham St

0.61 miles away|12 min walk

540 Albany St opp Wareham St

0.61 miles away|12 min walk

Albany St @ E Dedham St

0.62 miles away|12 min walk

Albany St @ Randolph St

0.64 miles away|13 min walk

Albany St opp Randolph St

0.64 miles away|13 min walk
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Transit

43 W Dedham St

0.12 miles away|3 min walk

Albany St @ Wareham St

0.61 miles away|12 min walk

540 Albany St opp Wareham St

0.61 miles away|12 min walk

Albany St @ E Dedham St

0.62 miles away|12 min walk

Albany St @ Randolph St

0.64 miles away|13 min walk

Albany St opp Randolph St

0.64 miles away|13 min walk

Albany St opp E Newton St

0.71 miles away|14 min walk

91 E Concord St

0.72 miles away|14 min walk

Albany St opp E Concord St

0.77 miles away|15 min walk

285 Tremont St

0.77 miles away|15 min walk

Arlington - Arlington St (West)

0.8 miles away|16 min walk

Arlington

0.81 miles away|16 min walk

Arlington - Arlington St (East)

0.81 miles away|16 min walk

Albany St opp Boston Medical

0.85 miles away|17 min walk

Albany St @ Randall St

1.11 miles away|22 min walk

Albany St opp Randall St

1.12 miles away|22 min walk

250 Dorchester Avenue

1.12 miles away|22 min walk

360 Huntington Ave

1.17 miles away|23 min walk

Annunciation Rd & Albert St

1.5 miles away|29 min walk

30 Annunciation Rd

1.51 miles away|29 min walk

Andrew

1.6 miles away|31 min walk

Andrew - Buses

1.6 miles away|31 min walk

Andrew - Southampton St

1.6 miles away|31 min walk

Andrew - Dorchester Ave @ Dexter St

1.6 miles away|31 min walk

Andrew - Elevator

1.6 miles away|31 min walk

Andrew - Dorchester Ave @ Leeds St

1.62 miles away|32 min walk

Andrew - Street Buses

1.62 miles away|32 min walk

69 Annunciation Rd

1.65 miles away|32 min walk

205 Roxbury St

1.79 miles away|35 min walk

42A John Eliot Sq

1.79 miles away|35 min walk

350 Summer St

1.81 miles away|35 min walk

180 Dorchester St opp W 7th St

1.83 miles away|35 min walk

400 Summer St

1.86 miles away|36 min walk

442 W Broadway

1.9 miles away|37 min walk

132 Brookline Ave opp Fullerton St

1.97 miles away|38 min walk

Aquarium - State St opp McKinley Sq

2.02 miles away|39 min walk

Aquarium - State St (South)

2.02 miles away|39 min walk

Aquarium - State St (North)

2.03 miles away|39 min walk

84 Massachusetts Ave

2.05 miles away|40 min walk

Aquarium - Surface Rd @ State St

2.07 miles away|40 min walk

77 Massachusetts Ave

2.11 miles away|41 min walk

Aquarium

2.12 miles away|41 min walk

Aquarium - Waterfront and New England Aquarium

2.12 miles away|41 min walk

75 St. Alphonsus St

2.13 miles away|41 min walk

Ames St @ Main St

2.15 miles away|42 min walk

677 Huntington Ave

2.22 miles away|43 min walk

Amesbury St @ Vassar St

2.45 miles away|47 min walk

34 Heath St opp Bromley St

2.52 miles away|49 min walk

106 Heath St opp Bickford Ave

2.58 miles away|50 min walk

107 Heath St opp Bickford Ave

2.59 miles away|50 min walk

The Neighbourhood: 79 Waltham St

South End, a vibrant neighborhood in Suffolk County, MA, is celebrated for its historic brownstones and artistic flair. The area boasts an eclectic mix of galleries, theaters, and public art installations, making it a cultural haven. Food enthusiasts can indulge in a diverse array of culinary delights from numerous acclaimed restaurants and trendy cafes. Community parks offer green retreats perfect for leisurely strolls. Commuters appreciate the district's proximity to downtown Boston and its excellent public transportation options, including easy access to multiple subway lines and bus routes.

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Neighbourhood Description

South End, a vibrant neighborhood in Suffolk County, MA, is celebrated for its historic brownstones and artistic flair. The area boasts an eclectic mix of galleries, theaters, and public art installations, making it a cultural haven. Food enthusiasts can indulge in a diverse array of culinary delights from numerous acclaimed restaurants and trendy cafes. Community parks offer green retreats perfect for leisurely strolls. Commuters appreciate the district's proximity to downtown Boston and its excellent public transportation options, including easy access to multiple subway lines and bus routes.

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79 Waltham St Demographics

Age Demographics

0–14 Years

7.77%

15–29 Years

38.69%

30–44 Years

21.73%

45–59 Years

14.89%

60+ Years

16.93%

Commute

22.8%

Transit

36.13%

Walk

22.78%

Drive

2.56%

Bike

Housing Ownership

27.37%

Owner Occupied

72.63%

Rental Units

Household Types

Single Family
12.79%
Multi Family
2.26%
Single Person
49.43%
Multi Person
50.57%

Average Income

Household:$8,665,121.12 /yr

Individual:$7,548,343.13 /yr

Education

Bachelors Degree30.91%
High School College11.69%
Diploma2.69%
Post Graduate34.53%
Others20.18%
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Education

Diploma2.69%
Post Graduate34.53%
Others20.18%
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