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$1,299,000

280-282 River Street, Waltham MA 02453
Waltham, MA 02453
Listed by Lisa Dallaire
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
4
Living area
3,264 sqft
Year built
1920

About this home

Exceptional, Turnkey, three-family opportunity in desirable South Waltham! Offering versatility for both owner-occupants and investors, this multi-family property features a larger 1,600+- square foot unit at 282 River Street, renovated in 2025, along with two additional 800+- square foot units at 280 River Street, remodeled in 2020 and 2022. The rental income from the two additional units can help offset ownership costs, while renting all three units offers the potential to maximize cash flow. Additional features include separate gas and electric utilities, two sets of washer and dryer hookups, hardwood flooring, ample off-street parking and a two-car garage with additional parking or storage. Conveniently located near the Charles River, The Charles River Walkway, major routes, schools, Bentley and Brandeis Universities, public transportation and numerous restaurant and shopping venues. An excellent opportunity for owner-occupancy with supplemental rental income or for investors seeking a 1031 exchange property. Potential for conversion to four units, subject to buyer due diligence and all applicable approvals.

Property details

MLS
MLS Property Information Network
MLS #
73575796
Property type
3 Family
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
44
On market date
September 11, 2026
Stories
4
Total bathrooms
4
Garage spaces
2
Parking spaces
7
Lot size
0.15 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
Henry Whittemore Elementary School
0.52 mi away · Grades 0-5
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
417
Student:teacher ratio
11.0:1
District
Waltham
Middle
John W. McDevitt Middle School
0.53 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
617
Student:teacher ratio
7.8:1
District
Waltham
High
Waltham Sr High
1.54 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).

93
Highly walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
17.7 / 20 -- Most walkable
Google Places amenity density
100 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores19
Parks20
Schools20
Transit stops20
Pharmacies7

Market position

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

On the market 44 days -- 52 fewer days than Waltham's current average of 96 days.
For reference, the median list price across 501 active listings in Waltham right now is $349,900.

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$7,973/mo
$259,800 down
$1,039,200 loan
Principal & interest$6,740
Property tax (est.)$1,083
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by MLS Property Information Network via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 9 days ago.

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.