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Listing broker remarks

Historic Elegance Meets Modern Luxury – Located in Waltham center, this beautifully renovated 1775 Greek Revival blends period charm with modern upgrades. Featuring 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and 4 decorative fireplaces, this home offers a chef’s kitchen with Thermador appliances, wine fridge, walk-in pantry, and mudroom. Formal living and dining rooms, plus a spacious family room, provide ideal entertaining space. The primary suite boasts a steam shower and custom Elsa closet systems. A dedicated home office and tech closet with gigabyte ethernet to every room, support modern living. Central air, tankless water heater, upstairs laundry, and dual high-efficiency furnaces add everyday comfort. Enjoy the wrap-around porch, 2-car garage, full basement, and attic with expansion potential. This historic home seamlessly combines 18th-century character with 21st-century convenience. Shown by appointment.— Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington

Key details

  • 2,970 sq ft
  • 6,098 lot sq ft
  • 3 beds
  • 2.5 baths
  • 1775 built
  • $437 / sq ft
MLS #
7⁠3⁠4⁠4⁠7⁠3⁠2⁠3⁠
Last updated
Address
70 School St
Town
Waltham, MA
ZIP
02452
Deed (Bk/Pg)
83144 / 337

Historic designations

National Register
Beard, Josiah House · includes 89001529
MACRIS Inventory
Town Piece · includes WLT.K

What this means for buyers →

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Neighborhood: Waltham

National Historic Landmark

Federally designated as nationally significant — the highest U.S. historic recognition. Section 106 review applies to federal undertakings affecting the property.

National Register

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Owners may qualify for the 20% federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit on certified rehabilitation work.

State Register

Listed on the Massachusetts State Register of Historic Places.

Local Historic District

Inside a Local Historic District. Exterior changes visible from a public way require approval from the local historic district commission.

Local Landmark

Individually designated by the town as a local landmark. Exterior alterations require commission approval.

MACRIS Inventory

Documented in MACRIS, the state historic inventory. Informational only — no regulatory constraints.

Article 85 (Boston)

Subject to Boston Article 85 demolition-delay review, which can pause demolition of buildings 50+ years old for up to 90 days.