The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 02453 sells for about $849,450, or $598 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (+0.8%), a market in balance. Homes take about 8 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,383 a month.
ZIP 02453 — Waltham
The housing market in 02453 shows high price points relative to the national average but remains competitive within the Boston metro area. Inventory is limited, and the market is driven by a mix of rental demand and professional buyers seeking proximity to the Route 128 tech corridor. Some specific metrics like median rent and tax rates were not available at the ZIP level and are omitted.
This ZIP is well-suited for commuters and young professionals who value proximity to the Boston employment core and the vibrant dining scene of Moody Street, as well as investors looking for multi-family rental opportunities.
Median prices moved up 0.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 8 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
ZCTA 02453, Middlesex County, MA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Waltham generally experiences crime rates consistent with or slightly below regional averages for similar-sized urban centers in the Greater Boston area, with property crime being the primary concern.
The area is served by Waltham Public Schools, which provides a range of educational services to the diverse student population in the city.
The area faces moderate risks related to urban flooding in low-lying sections near the Charles River, while wildfire risk is minimal due to the dense urban development.
Waltham is a major hub for the life sciences and technology sectors, with significant corporate presence along the Route 128 corridor.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Massachusetts) — Massachusetts Local Property Tax: Ad valorem tax calculated as (Municipal Budget / Total Assessed Value of all taxable property) = Tax Rate per $1,000 of assessed value. Assessments must be at 100% of full and fair cash (market) value.
Residents have access to the MBTA Commuter Rail (Fitchburg Line) at the Waltham and Brandeis/Roberts stations, providing direct transit to Boston, alongside major highway access via I-95/Route 128 and Route 20.
The area features access to the Charles River Greenway for walking and cycling, as well as proximity to local parks and the shopping/dining district along Moody Street.
The rental market is characterized by high demand and a significant share of renter-occupied households, with 2-bedroom units being the most common inventory.
The economy is anchored by the life sciences, technology, and education sectors, with major employers including Raytheon and proximity to Brandeis University.
The area is served by the MBTA Commuter Rail and several bus routes, with easy access to the I-95/Route 128 beltway.
Ongoing redevelopment efforts focus on the revitalization of the Moody Street corridor and mixed-use projects near the commuter rail stations.
Parcels are subject to the City of Waltham municipal tax and the Waltham Public Schools district.
Property insurance premiums are generally stable, though properties in designated flood zones near the Charles River may require additional coverage.
Data sourced from Census Reporter and Data Commons; specific sub-metrics omitted where not explicitly published for ZCTA 02453.
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- F1 Arcade Boston4.510.9 mi
- Museum of Illusions Boston4.510.5 mi
- Fenway Park4.88.3 mi
- TD Garden4.610 mi
- Gillette Stadium4.618.8 mi
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- Fenway Park4.88.3 mi
- Boston Common4.79.8 mi
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston4.88.5 mi
- New England Aquarium4.410.7 mi
- Harvard Square4.67.1 mi
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- Boston Public Library4.89.2 mi
- Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum4.78.3 mi
- Museum of Science4.79.5 mi
- Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum4.610.6 mi
- Boston Common4.79.8 mi
- Franklin Park Zoo4.49.4 mi
- Public Garden4.89.6 mi
- Charles River Esplanade4.89.1 mi
- Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University4.88 mi
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- Robert T. Lynch Municipal Golf Course3.96.2 mi
- George Wright4.59.1 mi
- Newton Commonwealth Golf Course44.6 mi
- William J. Devine Golf Course at Franklin Park4.29.6 mi
- Burlington Mall4.48.6 mi
- Encore Boston Harbor4.39.9 mi
- Natick Mall4.57.7 mi
- Prudential Center Boston4.59 mi
- Quincy Market4.510.4 mi
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- Park Shuttle & Fly4.512.5 mi
- The Lounge3.412.4 mi
- DaCoopas Pizza4.111.8 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A major commercial corridor known for its diverse restaurants and local businesses.
Provides extensive walking and biking paths along the river.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.