Middlesex County · Massachusetts
Waltham, MA Homes for Sale & Real Estate
Free instant estimate · No obligation · Or talk to a local agent →
Waltham grew up along the Charles River as one of the country’s earliest factory towns, and its watch-making past earned it the nickname the Watch City. Today the city mixes historic mill buildings and a lively downtown along Moody Street and Main Street with office and lab campuses near Route 128. Brandeis University and Bentley University both sit within city limits.
Housing in Waltham is varied, with two-family and multi-family homes in the older neighborhoods near the river, single-family colonials and capes on the north side, and apartments and condominiums in converted mills and newer buildings. Dolan O’Rourke’s agents can help you sort through Waltham’s many neighborhoods, whether you are buying your first condo or selling a long-held family property.
Living in Waltham
Moody Street
Moody Street runs south from the Charles River with a long stretch of restaurants, cafes and small shops, and it remains the liveliest part of downtown.
Charles River Riverwalk
Paths along the Charles River pass historic mill buildings in the center of the city, linking downtown with parks and the river’s quieter stretches.
Historic estates
Gore Place, the Lyman Estate and the Robert Treat Paine Estate preserve grand houses and landscaped grounds that are open for tours and events.
Route 128 corridor
Route 128 runs along the city’s western side, lined with office and research campuses, and gives quick access to the Massachusetts Turnpike and Route 2.
Middlesex County · Massachusetts
Homes for sale in Waltham, MA
Search every listing in Waltham, MA by neighborhood, street, ZIP or MLS number, then save the homes you love.
- New-listing alerts by email
- Request a tour in one click
- Local agents in RI & MA
Just listed
Newest listings in Waltham, MA
The most recent homes for sale, newest first.
Getting around and the outdoors
Getting around
Route 128 and Route 20 cross the city, with the Massachusetts Turnpike and Route 2 close by. Fitchburg Line commuter rail stops at Waltham Center and at Brandeis-Roberts, and MBTA bus routes link Waltham to Watertown, Cambridge and the Red Line, putting Boston within easy reach.
Parks and recreation
The Charles River Riverwalk and the river’s paddling routes are steps from downtown. Prospect Hill Park offers wooded trails and views over the city, and the grounds of Gore Place and the Lyman Estate are lovely for a stroll. The Western Greenway links conservation lands on the city’s west side.
Villages and neighborhoods in Waltham
Nearby communities
Buying or selling in Waltham?
Whether you are buying your first home, moving up, downsizing or investing, our agents will guide you from the first conversation to the closing table.
- Buyers: Learn about our Buyer Representation Services.
- Sellers: Explore our Seller Representation Services and flexible listing tiers.
- Home value: Find out what your Waltham home is worth.
Client reviews
What our clients say
I had the absolute pleasure of working with John Dolan and Dolan O’Rourke Real Estate Services while selling my mother’s home. We were going through an extremely difficult transition. We were both unfamiliar with the process of selling a home. From day one, John made himself readily available and kindly explained every part of the process to my mother, always making sure she understood each detail. His knowledge and expertise goes far and above what we expected. His constant communication never left us guessing – we felt very involved in every part of the process. I was caring for my mother on my own and he did everything in his power to ease the burden of selling her property. John knew I had great anxiety over our difficult situation and would always tell me not to worry. He always found a resolution to every bump in the road- and now I am finally worry free! John made us feel cared for and safe. We cannot thank him enough for his hard work. He helped us find a deal that we never could’ve imagined and changed our life for the better!
John was amazing with helping us in our home buying journey! His knowledge and patience made things very easy for us as first time home buyers. I highly recommend John to anyone who wants professionalism and someone who’s gonna get the job done! Thanks John!
We worked with John of Dolan O’Rourke Real Estate Services to purchase our first home in the Greater Boston area. As first time home buyers, John invested a lot of time early on to educate us about what to expect and strategies to consider. Throughout the process John had great communication, listening and advice as we navigated a challenging market. John was approachable, knowledgeable and always fun to be around as we looked at numerous houses, and helped us shape our conversations to really dial in to what we were looking for. We would love to recommend John for future real estate services and are so appreciative of his hard work.
Thinking about buying or selling in Waltham?
Ask us anything about buying, selling or renting. A local agent will reply.