Waltham market snapshot
Calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from MLS-sourced listing data for Waltham, refreshed nightly -- updated Oct 7, 2026.
Currently for sale in Waltham
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Recently sold in Waltham
Last 6 months. Real comps from the MLS, not estimates.
Popular neighborhoods in Waltham
Ranked by active MLS listings right now.
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).
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 (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).
- Enrollment
- 334
- Student:teacher ratio
- 10.1:1
- District
- Waltham
- Enrollment
- 617
- Student:teacher ratio
- 7.8:1
- District
- Waltham
- Enrollment
- 1,643
- Student:teacher ratio
- 10.2:1
- District
- Waltham
Commute
Real drive time from Waltham's center to Downtown Boston.
Current Weather
Live conditions in Waltham, from Laurence G Hanscom Field Airport.
Cities near Waltham
Waltham real estate FAQ
How many homes are for sale in Waltham right now?+
There are currently 453 active listings in Waltham, Massachusetts, pulled directly from the MLS.
What is the median home price in Waltham?+
The median list price for active listings in Waltham is $64,250. Homes are spending an average of 91 days on market.
Is Waltham's housing market up or down this year?+
Median closed-sale prices in Waltham have fallen 98.7% year over year, based on trailing 12-month MLS sales.
What are the most popular neighborhoods in Waltham?+
Based on current active listings, the neighborhoods with the most homes for sale in Waltham are Warrendale, Belmont Line, HARDY POND.
What schools serve Waltham?+
The closest public schools to Waltham's center are Thomas R Plympton Elementary School, John W. McDevitt Middle School, Waltham Sr High. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.
Is Waltham walkable?+
Waltham's center has a walkability score of 92 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.
What is the commute like from Waltham?+
The typical drive from Waltham's center to Downtown Boston is about 28 minutes (17.4 miles).