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249 Lake StreetWaltham, MA 02451

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$499,900

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Beautifully maintained and cared for home featuring 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and a bonus room that can be made into a den or office. This home has been loved and cared for by the same family for over 60 years! Located at 249 Lake Street in the vibrant city of Waltham, this single-family residence presents an exceptional opportunity to establish roots within a thriving community. A home with enduring character, this property offers a solid foundation for creating lasting memories. This beautiful home provides a comfortable and inviting space for daily living and entertaining. Natural light fills the living areas, enhancing the sense of spaciousness and creating an ideal backdrop for personal touches. Enjoy the low taxes that come with owning a home in Waltham along with the much desirable MacArthur school district. Three minutes from the highway, don’t miss your opportunity to own a great home in a great location and come see everything this great city has to offer!

Listed by John McCue

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Unlock Real Estate

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339-222-2419

Last updated September 16, 2025

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Source: MLSPin #73428406

Listing Facts

  • TypeSingle-family
  • NeighborhoodLakeview
  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1
  • Days on Prevu43
  • Taxes$1,700/year
  • Size792 sqft
  • Price per sqft$631

Amenities

  • Washer/Dryer
  • Parking
  • Swimming Pool

Location

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Listing History

09/10/2025
Listed by Unlock Real Estate
$499,900

Property Details for 249 Lake Street

Association

Amenities

  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House Of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Exterior

Construction

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Window Features: Screens
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Screens, Fenced Yard, Garden

Features

  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Road Frontage Type: Public

Measurements

  • Building Area Total: 792
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Easements, Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.07
  • Lot Size Area: 0
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 3,196
  • Lot Size Units: Acres

Financial

Taxes

  • Parcel Number: R022 005 0015,828856
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,700.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: $473,700.00
  • Tax Year: 2025

Interior

Features

  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Hardwood

Measurements

  • Living Area: 792
  • Living Area Source: Public Record

Rooms

  • Basement: Full, Bulkhead, Concrete
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Rooms Total: 5

Parking

Parking

  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Shared Driveway, Off Street, Paved
  • Parking Total: 2

Schools

Elementary School

  • Elementary School: Macarthur

High School

  • High School: Waltham High

Middle or Junior School

  • Middle Or Junior School: Kennedy

Utilities

Equipment

  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: For Gas Range, For Gas Oven, For Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water Source: Public

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