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56 Summit Street

Waltham, MA 02451

Name: Open House: 11am-12:30pm
Start: 2025-07-20T11:00:00
End: 2025-07-20T12:30:00
Location: 56 Summit Street

5 beds
2 baths
2,224 sqft
5,000 sqft lot
$422 per sqft
1924 build
– on site

Beautifully renovated Colonial in the sought-after Highlands blends classic charm with modern updates. The oversized granite kitchen includes custom cabinetry, pantry, and new stainless appliances. Enjoy spacious living and entertaining with a fireplaced living room, formal dining room with built-in hutch, and 1st floor family room. Five generous bedrooms offer excellent closet space, plus a 2nd floor office and 1st floor laundry. Features include period gumwood trim, hardwood floors, updated tile baths, central A/C with smart thermostat, and newer windows. Walk-up attic, large basement, and newer fenced yard with smart irrigation. Outdoor perks: ipe deck with retractable awning, gas grill hookup, raised garden, Hardie siding and Azek trim (2020), newer roof (2008), and native landscaping with lighting. Newer hot water heater (2022) and water/gas mains. Steps to public transit, shops, MCRT bike path, and Prospect Hill Park’s 200+ acres of trails.

Listing courtesy of MLSPIN / Hans Brings RESULTS / Coldwell Banker Realty - Waltham

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Jul 16, 2025 •

MLS# 73405024 —

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Thursday, 7/17
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The Building

Year Built:

1924
Year Built Details:

Actual
Year Built Source:

Owner
Architectural Style:

Colonial
Construction Materials:

Frame
Roof:

Shingle
Foundation Details:

Concrete Perimeter
Basement:

Full
Exterior Features:

Porch
Window Features:

Insulated Windows
Patio And Porch Features:

Porch
Building Area Total:

2224
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Building Area Source:

Public Records

Interior

Interior Features:

Office
Living Room Level:

First
Rooms Total:

11
Living Room Features:

Flooring - Hardwood
Kitchen Level:

First
Kitchen Features:

Flooring - Hardwood, Pantry, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Stainless Steel Appliances
Dining Room Level:

First
Dining Room Features:

Flooring - Hardwood
Family Room Level:

First
Family Room Features:

Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Office Level:

Second
Office Features:

Flooring - Hardwood
Flooring:

Tile
Fireplace:

true
Fireplaces Total:

1
Fireplace Features:

Living Room
Laundry Features:

First Floor

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

2224
Living Area Source:

Public Record
Living Room Area:

231
Living Room Length:

21
Living Room Width:

11
Kitchen Area:

273
Kitchen Length:

21
Kitchen Width:

13
Dining Room Area:

132
Dining Room Length:

12
Dining Room Width:

11
Family Room Area:

192
Family Room Length:

16
Family Room Width:

12
Office Area:

81
Office Length:

9
Office Width:

9
Bedroom 2 Area:

143
Bedroom 3 Area:

90
Bedroom 2 Length:

13
Bedroom 2 Width:

11
Bedroom 3 Length:

10
Bedroom 3 Width:

9
Bedroom 4 Area:

154
Bedroom 4 Length:

14
Bedroom 4 Width:

11
Bedroom 5 Area:

120
Bedroom 5 Length:

12
Bedroom 5 Width:

10
Master Bedroom Area:

169
Master Bedroom Length:

13
Master Bedroom Width:

13

Location

Directions:

Off Tomlin Street in the Highlands
Longitude:

-71.249603
Latitude:

42.383564

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Property Attached:

false
Parcel Number:

M:050 B:019 L:0001,833668
Zoning:

1
Lot Size Units:

Acres
Lot Size Area:

0.11
Lot Size SqFt:

5000
Lot Size Acres:

0.11
View:

Scenic View(s)
View:

true
Fencing:

Fenced/Enclosed
Waterview:

No
Waterfront:

false
Farm Land Area Units:

Square Feet
Road Frontage Type:

Public

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2025
Tax Lot:

L:0001
Tax Block:

B:019
Tax Map Number:

M:050
Tax Book Number:

66556
Tax Annual Amount:

5193
Tax Assessed Value:

830800

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

5
Master Bedroom Level:

Second
Master Bedroom Features:

Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 2 Level:

Second
Bedroom 2 Features:

Walk-In Closet(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 3 Level:

Second
Bedroom 3 Features:

Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 4 Level:

Second
Bedroom 4 Features:

Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 5 Level:

Second
Bedroom 5 Features:

Closet, Flooring - Hardwood

Baths

Total Baths:

2
Total Baths:

2
Full Baths:

2
Bathroom 1 Level:

First
Bathroom 1 Features:

Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Bathroom 2 Level:

Second
Bathroom 2 Features:

Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Marble
Master Bath Features:

No

The Listing

Home Warranty:

false

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Forced Air
Heating:

true
Cooling:

Central Air
Cooling:

true

Utilities

Utilities:

for Gas Range
Electric:

110 Volts
Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Gas Water Heater

Schools

Elementary School:

Plympton
Middle Or Junior School:

Mcdevitt
High School:

Waltham

The Community

Subdivision Name:

Highlands
Community Features:

Public Transportation
Association:

false
Spa:

false
Senior Community:

false

Parking

Parking Features:

Off Street
Parking Total:

2
Garage:

false

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$939,900

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$5,032
Taxes	$432
Insurance	$258
Utilities	$344 See report
Total	$6,066/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
7/16/25 Jul 16, 2025	Listed / Active	MLSPIN	$939,900	74.1% (5.7% / YR)
6/15/12 Jun 15, 2012		MLSPIN	$540,000	6.1% (1.0% / YR)
2/28/06 Feb 28, 2006		MLSPIN	$509,000

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Listing Courtesy of: MLSPIN and Coldwell Banker Realty - Waltham.

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56 Summit Street

Waltham, MA 02451