243 Lake St
Waltham, MA 02451
1 bd 1 ba 417 sqft Built 1970 condos
Most recent sale
$219,900
Dec 27, 2021
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2025 | Listed for rent | $2,300 | TenantTurner |
| Mar 31, 2024 | Listing removed | $1,700 | MLSPIN |
| Jan 1, 2024 | Listing removed | $270,000 | MLSPIN |
| Dec 6, 2023 | Listing removed | $270,000 | MLSPIN |
| Oct 18, 2023 | Listed | $270,000 | MLSPIN |
| Dec 27, 2021 | Sold | $219,900 | MLS #72920632 |
| Nov 17, 2021 | Listed | $219,900 | MLS #72920632 |
| Apr 4, 2014 | Sold | $132,000 | MLS #71622964 |
| Jan 15, 2014 | Listed | $145,000 | MLS #71622964 |
| Apr 6, 2009 | Sold | $125,000 | MLS #70700218 |
| Mar 5, 2009 | Price changed | $129,900 | MLS #70700218 |
| Aug 20, 2008 | Listed | $137,500 | MLS #70700218 |
| Jun 1, 2005 | Sold | $176,900 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $273,700 | — | $273,700 | $2,688 |
| 2024 | $218,400 | — | $218,400 | $2,105 |
| 2023 | $210,000 | — | $210,000 | $2,167 |
| 2022 | $229,400 | — | $229,400 | $2,556 |
| 2021 | $209,900 | — | $209,900 | $2,376 |
| 2020 | $217,800 | — | $217,800 | $2,603 |
| 2019 | $189,600 | — | $189,600 | $2,400 |
| 2018 | $146,500 | — | $146,500 | $1,847 |
| 2017 | $146,500 | — | $146,500 | $1,840 |
| 2016 | $124,300 | — | $124,300 | $1,521 |
| 2015 | $114,200 | — | $114,200 | $1,499 |
| 2013 | $114,200 | — | $114,200 | $1,541 |
Property facts
Year built
1970
Property type
condos
Stories
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Beds
1
Baths
1
Living area
417 sqft
Lot size
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ZIP code
02451
City
Waltham
Street
Lake St
Coordinates
42.40464, -71.24477
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Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$1,209
Gross rental yield
6.60%
Implied cap rate
4.29%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 243 Lake St last sell?
243 Lake St most recently sold on Dec 27, 2021 for $219,900.
What is the current tax assessment for 243 Lake St?
The most recent total assessment for 243 Lake St (year 2025) is $273,700 with $2,688 in property tax.
How does 243 Lake St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 24.5% above the last sale price of $219,900.
When was 243 Lake St built?
243 Lake St was built in 1970.
How does 243 Lake St compare to others on Lake St?
We track 8 other properties on Lake St. Browse the list under "Other properties on Lake St" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 243 Lake St?
243 Lake St is a 1 bed, 1 bath, 417 sqft condos.
Is 243 Lake St a flip candidate?
No — 243 Lake St does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 243 Lake St a tax-appeal candidate?
Yes — 243 Lake St appears in our tax-appeal candidates list, meaning its current assessment exceeds its recent sale price by 15% or more.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
+1.6%
Implied 1-yr
+6.3%
2026 Q3
$994.1K
2026 Q4
$1.01M
ZIP 02451 — Median Price History + Forecast
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