HomeWaltham2 Family - 2 Units Side by Side171 Lake St, Waltham MA 02451
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$798,888
171 Lake St, Waltham MA 02451
2 units · 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,795 sqft · $399,444/unit
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About this property

A rare turnkey 2-family with lots of options! Move into one unit and have the tenant subsidize some of your mortgage, rent out both, or tear down and rebuild. Potential to build 2 side-by-side townhomes on the existing lot (buyer to do all due diligence). The larger units feature hardwood floors, a renovated eat-in kitchen, an updated bathroom, and split air conditioning/heating units. The smaller unit features hardwood floors, a smaller eat-in kitchen, a cozy bathroom, and a separate entrance. Separate driveways allow for autonomy for each unit. Flat lot with frontage on both streets. Easy access to rt 128/95, bus 61, proximity to Lazazzero Playground and Hardy Pond, MacArthur Elementary School, and the newly built state-of-the-art Waltham High School.

Property details

Units2
Living area1,795 sqft
Lot size4,522 sqft
Year built1930
Price / sqft$445
CountyMiddlesex
MLS #73571620

Listing status

Days on market0 days
Listed onSeptember 8, 2026

Taxes & financials

Annual property tax$8,110
Tax year2026
Assessed value$785,900
Zoning1
Gross income (actual)$22,200/yr
Net operating income (actual)$22,200/yr
Total actual rent$1,950/mo

Building & lot

Stories2
Total rooms8
Lot size0.1 acres
Garage spaces0
Parking spaces4
ParkingPaved Drive
BasementPartial
FoundationStone

Utilities & systems

SewerPublic Sewer
WaterPublic

Location

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Questions & answers

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How many units does 171 Lake St, Waltham MA 02451 have?

It is a 2-unit multi-family property with 1,795 sqft of living area, built in 1930.

How long has 171 Lake St, Waltham MA 02451 been on the market?

171 Lake St, Waltham MA 02451 has been listed for 0 days (since September 8, 2026).

What is the price per unit?

At a list price of $798,888 across 2 units, that works out to roughly $399,444 per unit.

What are the property taxes on 171 Lake St, Waltham MA 02451?

Annual property taxes are $8,110 (2026), on an assessed value of $785,900.

What is the price per square foot?

At $798,888 for 1,795 sqft, that's about $445 per square foot.

Is there parking?

4 total parking spaces (paved drive).

Where is this property located?

171 Lake St, Waltham MA 02451 is in Waltham, Middlesex County, MA 02451.

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Justin Rollo, Broker Associate at Signal Real Estate
Justin RolloBroker Associate, Signal Real Estate · MA Lic. #9534264

Justin Rollo is a Broker Associate with Signal Real Estate (MA Lic. #9534264) and a lifelong Massachusetts resident. Over 14 years and hundreds of transactions, he has worked investment properties — multi-families and house-hacking — across Greater Boston full-time. Away from real estate, Justin is a proud dad, youth coach and local school-committee member — and a former professional poker player who still loves golf and following local sports.

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