Waltham draws buyers for practical reasons: it sits close to Boston and Cambridge, it has real neighborhood variety, and the housing stock ranges from older streets with character to newer condo and townhouse options in select pockets. A “Waltham” listing can mean very different daily routines depending on where you land, how you commute, and whether you need parking, outdoor space, or easy access to Route 128.



This page is meant to keep the search clean. Use the listings below to browse homes for sale in Waltham MA by price, beds, and bath count, then refine by property type, parking, HOA/condo fee range, and any must-haves like outdoor space or a home office setup.

Waltham searches tend to break down by neighborhood pockets more than people expect.



The South Side is a common starting point for buyers who want easy access to Moody Street and the Charles River corridor, and it’s also where you’ll see more multi-family options mixed into the housing stock. Inventory here can include older homes and tighter lots, so buyers often pay extra attention to parking and basement conditions.



North Waltham comes up for buyers who want more single-family streets and, in certain areas, condo and townhouse communities. It’s also where proximity to Route 128 can become a bigger part of the decision, especially for commuters.



Other names you’ll hear in real estate conversations include The Highlands, Cedarwood, Piety Corner, and Warrendale. Each tends to have its own pattern of inventory, from classic colonials and capes to updated splits and newer construction sprinkled in.



Across Waltham, most buyers are choosing between single-family homes, condos, townhouses, and some multi-family properties. The “right” choice usually comes down to maintenance tolerance, parking needs, and how long a buyer plans to stay.

• Median Sale Price: $792,250
• Median Days on Market (DOM): 30 days
• Sale-to-list ratio: 100.4%
• % sold above list: 38.5%
• % with price drops: 44.7%

The Waltham housing market tends to reward buyers who stay organized and decisive. Multiple offers are common, and sellers usually respond best to clean terms: clear financing, realistic timelines, and fewer open questions.



Negotiation still exists, but it’s often tied to specific situations like condition issues, listings that started too high, or findings that come up during condo document review. A focused inspection plan, a clear repair priority list, and a pre-approval that’s ready to go can keep the purchase decision from getting messy.

A lot of day-to-day life in Waltham revolves around Moody Street, the Main Street corridor, and quick access to neighboring towns for errands and appointments. Many buyers use Newton, Watertown, and Belmont as reference points because Waltham borders so many “everyday” destinations.



For downtime, Waltham has the kind of things people actually use after work: walks along the Charles River, quick hikes and views from Prospect Hill Park, and a steady lineup of restaurants and coffee spots around Moody Street.



The practical takeaway is that a home’s location matters most when it reduces the number of trips that require crossing town during peak traffic. Buyers usually notice this after a couple of normal commutes.



Stewart Woodward is a top real estate broker, longtime Waltham resident, and team leader of the Metro West HOME Team at REAL Broker. With 13 years of experience, 90+ transactions, and $40+ million in career sales, he helps buyers and sellers across Waltham, Watertown, Newton, Belmont, Arlington, and the broader Metro West region.



Stewart is a certified Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) and Military Relocation Professional (MRP), which matters for clients who need strong pricing guidance, clean timelines, and steady negotiation in competitive situations. The team’s approach is practical: narrow the search to the right pockets, evaluate condition and resale risk early, and keep the deal on track from offer to closing. The Metro West HOME Team operates from 9 Church Street in Waltham.



Waltham is served by Waltham Public Schools, and school assignment should be verified by address. Representative schools buyers often recognize include Waltham High School and Kennedy Middle School, with elementary assignments varying by neighborhood.



For commuting, many buyers plan around Route 128/I-95 access and the main local corridors like Main Street/Route 20, with quick connections toward Route 2 and the Mass Pike via nearby routes. Transit can also be part of the plan through the MBTA Fitchburg Line stations in Waltham, depending on where a buyer lands.