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85 Crescent Street

Waltham, MA 02453

Name: Open House: 11:30am-1pm
Start: 2025-07-13T11:30:00
End: 2025-07-13T13:00:00
Location: 85 Crescent Street

6 beds
3 baths
2,860 sqft
16,200 sqft lot
$627 per sqft
1850 build
– on site

Mesmerizing Charles River waterfront living in the historic Robert Murray House—an enchanting Greek Revival Italian Colonial full of charm and character. This one-of-a-kind home features tall ceilings and crown moldings throughout, blending timeless architecture with modern updates. Enjoy a granite kitchen with stainless steel appliances and passthrough to a formal dining room, a marble fireplaced living room, and a bright family room with sliders to a spacious deck and fully fenced 1/3-acre yard with shed and private dock—perfect for kayaking, sailing, and outdoor fun. First-floor den/guest suite adds flexibility. Dual staircases lead to a sun-filled primary suite with dual closets & a newer bath, bonus skylit top-floor bedrooms and playroom. Ductless A/C, 2022 heat system, EV charger, and classic design details at every turn. Located just steps from Popular Moody Street shops, restaurants, parks, and public transit. Rare opportunity to live in beauty, history, and nature all at once

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

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Jul 11, 2025 •

MLS# 73401455 —

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The Building

Year Built:

1850
Year Built Details:

Actual
Year Built Source:

Public Records
Architectural Style:

Colonial
Construction Materials:

Frame
Roof:

Shingle
Foundation Details:

Stone
Basement:

Full
Exterior Features:

Deck
Patio And Porch Features:

Deck
Security Features:

Security System
Building Area Total:

2860
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Building Area Source:

Measured

Interior

Interior Features:

Bathroom - Half
Living Room Level:

First
Rooms Total:

11
Living Room Features:

Flooring - Hardwood, Crown Molding
Kitchen Level:

First
Kitchen Features:

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

First
Dining Room Features:

Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan, Slider
Family Room Level:

First
Family Room Features:

Flooring - Hardwood, Slider
Flooring:

Tile
Fireplace:

true
Fireplaces Total:

1
Fireplace Features:

Living Room

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

2860
Living Area Source:

Measured
Living Room Area:

210
Living Room Length:

15
Living Room Width:

14
Kitchen Area:

240
Kitchen Length:

16
Kitchen Width:

15
Dining Room Area:

168
Dining Room Length:

14
Dining Room Width:

12
Family Room Area:

204
Family Room Length:

17
Family Room Width:

12
Bedroom 2 Area:

195
Bedroom 3 Area:

126
Bedroom 2 Length:

15
Bedroom 2 Width:

13
Bedroom 3 Length:

14
Bedroom 3 Width:

9
Bedroom 4 Area:

126
Bedroom 4 Length:

14
Bedroom 4 Width:

9
Bedroom 5 Area:

168
Bedroom 5 Length:

14
Bedroom 5 Width:

12
Master Bedroom Area:

156
Master Bedroom Length:

13
Master Bedroom Width:

12

Location

Directions:

Main Street to Moody Street to Crescent Street.
Longitude:

-71.240418
Latitude:

42.370649

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Property Attached:

false
Parcel Number:

839377
Zoning:

1
Lot Size Units:

Acres
Lot Features:

Gentle Sloping
Lot Size Area:

0.37
Lot Size SqFt:

16200
Lot Size Acres:

0.37
Fencing:

Fenced/Enclosed
Waterview:

Yes
Waterview Features:

River
Waterfront:

true
Waterfront Features:

Waterfront
Farm Land Area Units:

Square Feet
Road Surface Type:

Paved

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2025
Tax Lot:

L:0001
Tax Block:

B:001
Tax Map Number:

M:069
Tax Book Number:

55210
Tax Annual Amount:

5624
Tax Assessed Value:

874600

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

6
Master Bedroom Level:

Second
Master Bedroom Features:

Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 2 Level:

Second
Bedroom 2 Features:

Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 3 Level:

Second
Bedroom 3 Features:

Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 4 Level:

Second
Bedroom 4 Features:

Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 5 Level:

Third
Bedroom 5 Features:

Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Baths

Total Baths:

2.5
Total Baths:

3
Full Baths:

2
Half Baths:

1
Bathroom 1 Level:

First
Bathroom 1 Features:

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

Second
Bathroom 2 Features:

Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Bathroom 3 Level:

Second
Bathroom 3 Features:

Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Master Bath Features:

Yes

The Listing

Home Warranty:

false
Sub Agency Relationship Offered:

No

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Steam
Heating:

true
Cooling:

Ductless
Cooling:

true

Utilities

Utilities:

for Gas Range
Electric:

Circuit Breakers
Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Water Heater

Schools

Elementary School:

Stanley
Middle Or Junior School:

Mcdevitt
High School:

Waltham High

The Community

Community Features:

Public Transportation
Association:

false
Spa:

false
Senior Community:

false

Parking

Parking Features:

Off Street
Parking Total:

5
Garage:

false
Open Parking:

true

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$1,795,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$9,611
Taxes	$468
Insurance	$493
Utilities	$382 See report
Total	$10,954/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
7/9/25 Jul 9, 2025	Listed / Active	MLSPIN	$1,795,000	285.4% (19.2% / YR)
8/20/10 Aug 20, 2010		MLSPIN	$465,750

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This house located in South Side, Waltham, MA 02453 is currently for sale for $1,795,000. 85 Crescent Street is a 2,860 square foot house with 6 beds and 3 baths that has been on Estately for 3 days. 85 Crescent Street is in the South Side neighborhood of Waltham and has a WalkScore® of 93, making it a walker’s paradise. This house is in the attendance area of Mcdevitt Middle School, Stanley Elementary School, and Waltham Senior High School.

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85 Crescent Street

Waltham, MA 02453