Single Family Residence at 42 Mokema Ave, Waltham MA 02451
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$698,000

42 Mokema Ave, Waltham MA 02451
Waltham, MA 02451
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Living area
850 sqft
Year built
1950

About this home

Single-level living in one of Waltham’s most desirable neighborhoods! This 2-bedroom ranch is a true condo alternative, offering single-family privacy, a fenced yard, off-street parking, and no condo fee. The functional layout includes a kitchen with newer appliances, countertops, backsplash, and flooring, plus freshly painted rooms, new lighting, and a tankless water heater. A roof-mounted solar photovoltaic system with Eversource net-metering credits adds energy-conscious appeal. Outside, enjoy a new new driveway, new bluestone front walk, and oversized patio with turf-ideal for entertaining. The heated flex space is perfect for a home office, gym, hobbies, game days, or gatherings and includes pull-down storage. Two additional storage sheds, new water and sewer line . Near shopping, restaurants, parks, transit, and major commuter routes. Owner-occupants may be eligible for Waltham’s residential tax exemption. Buyer to verify solar and exemption details.

Property details

MLS
MLS Property Information Network
MLS #
73575504
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
44
On market date
September 10, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
1
Garage spaces
1
Parking spaces
5
Lot size
0.1 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
Douglas MacArthur Elementary School
0.12 mi away · Grades 0-5
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
4.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
469
Student:teacher ratio
13.0:1
District
Waltham
Middle
John F Kennedy Middle
0.91 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
553
Student:teacher ratio
10.1:1
District
Waltham
High
Waltham Sr High
1.14 mi away · Grades 9-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
1,643
Student:teacher ratio
10.2:1
District
Waltham

Walkability

Blended score for Waltham's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

69
Walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
11.0 / 20 -- Above average walkable
Google Places amenity density
90 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores2
Parks13
Schools12
Transit stops20
Pharmacies7

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Waltham, from live MLS data.

On the market 44 days -- 51 fewer days than Waltham's current average of 95 days.
For reference, the median list price across 499 active listings in Waltham right now is $369,900.

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Est. monthly payment
$4,353/mo
$139,600 down
$558,400 loan
Principal & interest$3,622
Property tax (est.)$582
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by MLS Property Information Network via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated September 18, 2026.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.