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Listing broker remarks

Welcome to 3 Waltham Road, a charming and sun-filled Cape tucked away on a generous 0.46-acre level lot in the heart of Wayland. Offering 1,481 square feet of comfortable living space, this inviting home has been thoughtfully refreshed and is ready to welcome its next owners.Fresh interior paint and beautifully refinished hardwood floors give the home a bright, clean feel, while the flexible layout offers four bedrooms and two bedrooms on each level, making it a unique layout. With seven well-proportioned rooms and a full bath. A spacious unfinished basement provides excellent storage, while the two-car garage and unfinished vaulted attic offer even more room and exciting possibilities for the future. A new septic system was installed in 2026.Set on a lovely, level parcel with generous outdoor space, the property offers both the comfort of moving right in and the opportunity to dream a little — whether that means updating, expanding, or exploring future possibilities, subject to buyer due diligence and required municipal approvals.Ideally located near Wayland’s schools, shopping, restaurants, commuter routes, and the surrounding MetroWest communities, 3 Waltham Road is a wonderful place to put down roots. Comfortable, sunny, and full of potential, this is a home that invites you to make it your own.— Compass

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Key details

  • 1,481 sq ft
  • 20,037 lot sq ft
  • 4 beds
  • 1 baths
  • 1941 built
  • $503 / sq ft
  • $11,708 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠8⁠3⁠1⁠7⁠1⁠
Last updated
Address
3 Waltham
Town
Wayland, MA
ZIP
01778
Deed (Bk/Pg)
65759 / 70

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Neighborhood: Wayland

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.