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85 Crescent StreetWaltham, MA 02453

For Sale

$1,680,000

Smart Buyer Rebate $8,400

Mesmerizing Charles River waterfront living in the historic Robert Murray House—an enchanting Greek Revival Italian Colonial full of classic design details and character. This one-of-a-kind home features tall ceilings and crown moldings throughout, blending timeless architecture with modern updates. Enjoy 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. Located just steps from popular Moody Street shops, restaurants, parks, and public transit - a walker’s paradise. The granite kitchen with stainless steel appliances has a passthrough to a formal dining room. A marble fireplaced living room and den/guest suite complete the first floor. Dual staircases lead to a sun-filled primary suite with dual closets, bonus skylit top-floor bedrooms and playroom. Updates include ductless A/C and 2022 heat system and basement workshop. Rare opportunity to live in beauty, history, and nature

Listed by Hans Brings

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Coldwell Banker Realty - Waltham

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781-283-0500

Listed by Nancy Marston

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Coldwell Banker Realty - Waltham

Listed by Hans Brings RESULTS

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Coldwell Banker Realty - Waltham

Last updated September 01, 2025

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Source: MLSPin #73401455

Listing Facts

  • TypeSingle-family
  • NeighborhoodSouth Side
  • Bedrooms6
  • Bathrooms3
  • Days on Prevu59
  • Taxes$5,624/year
  • Size2,860 sqft
  • Price per sqft$587

Amenities

  • Dishwasher
  • Private Outdoor Space
  • Parking

Location

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Listing History

07/28/2025
Price Decreased
$1,680,000
07/09/2025
Listed by Coldwell Banker Realty - Waltham
$1,795,000

Property Details for 85 Crescent Street

Association

Amenities

  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Highway Access, T-Station

Exterior

Construction

  • Roof: Shingle, Rubber
  • Year Built: 1850
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Storage, Fenced Yard

Features

  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Waterfront Features: Waterfront, River
  • Waterfront: Yes

Measurements

  • Building Area Total: 2,860
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Gentle Sloping
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.37
  • Lot Size Area: 0
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 16,200
  • Lot Size Units: Acres

Financial

Taxes

  • Parcel Number: 839377
  • Tax Annual Amount: $5,624.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: $874,600.00
  • Tax Year: 2025

Interior

Features

  • Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Half, Bedroom, Den, Play Room

Measurements

  • Living Area: 2,860
  • Living Area Source: Measured

Rooms

  • Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 6
  • Rooms Total: 11

Other

Location

  • Tax Block: B:001
  • Tax Lot: L:0001

Parking

Parking

  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Paved
  • Parking Total: 5

Schools

Elementary School

  • Elementary School: Stanley

High School

  • High School: Waltham High

Middle or Junior School

  • Middle Or Junior School: Mcdevitt

Utilities

Equipment

  • Cooling: Ductless
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Steam, Natural Gas, Ductless
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: For Gas Range
  • Water Source: Public

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