1 / 34New · ActiveOpen Sat, 10/24, 12:30–2:30 PM
$599,900
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,660 sqft · Single Family
27 Malvern St
Waltham, MA 02451
Listing courtesy of Cheryl Petitpas, RE/MAX Platinum · MLS PIN #73592639
Relocation guide · Waltham, Massachusetts
Moving to Waltham?
About ten miles west of Boston on the Charles River, Waltham gives you a downtown you can walk, a commuter rail ride into North Station and Route 128's tech and life-science offices on the doorstep. Choose Boston agents work here every day, and we'll help you buy or rent from wherever you're moving from.
- west of downtown Boston
- ~10 mi
- west of downtown Boston
- on the Fitchburg commuter rail line
- 2 stations
- on the Fitchburg commuter rail line
- homes for sale right now
- 143
- homes for sale right now
- median single-family list price
- $999,000
- median single-family list price
Why people move here
A real downtown, without the city price.
Moody Street
Restaurant Row: a long strip of independent restaurants, bakeries, shops and the Embassy Cinema, with the Riverwalk behind it.
The Charles River
Walking and biking paths along the river, the old mill dams, and the Charles River Museum of Industry in the 1814 mill.
Route 128 jobs
Tech and life-science employers including Thermo Fisher Scientific and Boston Dynamics, plus Brandeis and Bentley universities.
Easy in, easy out
Commuter rail to North Station, with I-95/Route 128, the Mass Pike and Route 2 all a few minutes' drive.
Photos
Around Waltham.
Waltham neighborhoods
Where to look.
Each part of Waltham has its own feel. Tell us about your commute and budget and we'll suggest where to start.
Full guide
Warrendale
East Waltham by the Watertown and Belmont lines. Colonials and Capes from the 1920s to 1940s on tree-lined streets.
Read the Warrendale guideDowntown & Moody Street
Condos and apartments a walk from restaurants, the river, the Common and the commuter rail.
South Side
Two- and three-families south of the river, close to Moody Street and Waltham station.
The Highlands
Hillside streets on Prospect Hill, north of the railroad tracks and close to the center.
Lakeview & Hardy Pond
Homes around Hardy Pond in north Waltham, once a summer retreat for Bostonians.
Piety Corner
North Waltham streets, home to the city's oldest neighborhood association.
Getting around
Your commute from Waltham.
Typical times outside rush hour. Your agent will check the trip to your own office or school.
| To | How | About |
|---|---|---|
| North Station / downtown Boston | Commuter rail, Fitchburg Line | About 25 min ride |
| Kendall Square / Cambridge | Commuter rail to Porter, then the Red Line | 35–45 min |
| Route 128 offices | Car, or the 128 Business Council shuttle | 5–15 min |
| Logan Airport | Car via the Mass Pike | 25–40 min |
On the market now
Homes for sale in Waltham.
- Homes for sale
- 143
- Single-family, median list price
- $999,000
- Condo, median list price
- $689,900
- Rentals, median asking rent
- $2,600/mo
Active listings in MLS PIN, refreshed with every feed update. Medians show once at least five homes are listed.
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1 / 42New · ActiveOpen Sat, 10/24, 11 AM–1 PM
$899,000
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,921 sqft · Single Family
23 Birch Rd
Waltham, MA 02451
Listing courtesy of Charlotte Marrocco-Mohler, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty · MLS PIN #73592611
1 / 36New · Active
$1,079,000
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,200 sqft · Condominium
30 Maple St #2
Waltham, MA 02453
Listing courtesy of Paul C. Morreale, Gelineau & Associates, R.E. · MLS PIN #73592368
1 / 28ActiveNew · 4 days ago
$7,795,000
25 bd · 30 ba · 18,795 sqft · Multi-Family
520 Main St
Waltham, MA 02452
Listing courtesy of Todd Carter, Valender Properties · MLS PIN #73591761
1 / 34ActiveNew · 5 days ago
$838,858
3 bd · 1 ba · 1,161 sqft · Single Family
265 Temple Road
Waltham, MA 02452
Listing courtesy of Bruce Kirkcaldy, Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton · MLS PIN #73591183
1 / 41ActiveNew · 5 days ago
$849,900
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,044 sqft · Multi-Family
142 Dale St
Waltham, MA 02451
Listing courtesy of Silvestre Buscemi, Village Realty Group · MLS PIN #73591449
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Your move, step by step
A plan for moving to Waltham.
The checklist relocation companies give people moving for work. Your Choose Boston agent works through it with you.
60–90 days out
Plan
- Video call with a Choose Boston agent
- Pick two or three neighborhoods for your commute and budget
- Get pre-approved, or line up your rental paperwork
30–60 days out
Find the home
- Tour in person or live on video
- Offer or application, inspection, lease review
- If your employer offers relocation benefits, check their rules before you sign anything
Moving week
Close and move
- Closing or lease signing, then keys
- Set up electric, gas and internet
- Check whether your street needs a moving-truck permit
First 30 days
Settle in
- Massachusetts driver's license and car registration at the RMV
- Register children with Waltham Public Schools
- Learn your trash and recycling day, and register to vote
Your local expert
Zach Feldshuh
Zach represents buyers, sellers, investors and renters across Greater Boston, and is a landlord and developer himself, so he can talk you through a Waltham two-family as easily as a first condo.
Questions
Waltham, answered.
How far is Waltham from Boston?
About ten miles west of downtown. The Fitchburg Line commuter rail runs from Waltham station in Central Square and from Brandeis/Roberts into North Station, and the Mass Pike and Route 20 get you into the city by car.
Is Waltham a good place to rent?
Yes. Downtown and the South Side have the most apartments, many a walk from Moody Street and the commuter rail. The live numbers on this page show how many rentals are listed right now.
Which Waltham neighborhood is right for me?
It depends on your commute and how much space you want. Start with the neighborhood list on this page, or tell us about your move and an agent will suggest two or three to look at.
Can you help if I'm relocating for a job?
Yes. We help people moving for work tour remotely, compare commutes and close on a timeline. If your employer offers relocation benefits, tell us early so we can work within their rules.
Start your move
Tell us about your move to Waltham.
A Choose Boston agent will reply within one business day with neighborhoods, current listings and next steps.
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Photos from Wikimedia Commons: Charles River Museum of Industry from above by Jon Collier, CC BY-SA 2.0; Central Square and the Common by Tim Pierce, CC BY-SA 3.0; Moody Street bridge over the Charles by Antony-22, CC BY-SA 3.0; The Riverwalk's Landry footbridge by Antony-22, CC BY-SA 3.0; Commuter rail along the Charles by 4300streetcar, CC BY 4.0; Thermo Fisher Scientific's headquarters by Coolcaesar, CC BY-SA 3.0. Other photos are public domain or CC0. Photos may be cropped.
