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Listing broker remarks

Single-level living in one of Waltham’s most desirable neighborhoods! This 2-bedroom ranch is a true condo alternative, offering single-family privacy, a fenced yard, off-street parking, and no condo fee. The functional layout includes a kitchen with newer appliances, countertops, backsplash, and flooring, plus freshly painted rooms, new lighting, and a tankless water heater. A roof-mounted solar photovoltaic system with Eversource net-metering credits adds energy-conscious appeal. Outside, enjoy a new new driveway, new bluestone front walk, and oversized patio with turf-ideal for entertaining. The heated flex space is perfect for a home office, gym, hobbies, game days, or gatherings and includes pull-down storage. Two additional storage sheds, new water and sewer line . Near shopping, restaurants, parks, transit, and major commuter routes. Owner-occupants may be eligible for Waltham’s residential tax exemption. Buyer to verify solar and exemption details.— Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton

Key details

  • 850 sq ft
  • 4,500 lot sq ft
  • 2 beds
  • 1 baths
  • 1950 built
  • $821 / sq ft
  • $4,959 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠7⁠5⁠5⁠0⁠4⁠
Last updated
Address
42 Mokema Ave
Town
Waltham, MA
ZIP
02451
Deed (Bk/Pg)
74189 / 283

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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.

Ch. 91 Waterways License

An active MassDEP permit for a dock, pier, seawall, or other structure on or over a Massachusetts waterway. Many older licenses are not digitized; this record is provided for reference only.

Massachusetts Great Pond

A Great Pond under M.G.L. Ch. 91 — the Commonwealth retains public rights to fish and navigate these state-designated waters. Private docks and other waterfront structures require a Waterways License from MassDEP.

Likely Great Pond

The MLS listing describes this property as being on a Great Pond, which would be a state-designated water body under M.G.L. Ch. 91. GIS data did not independently confirm the pond name — verification needed.