Location

Nearby schools

School ratings (A+ to F) from HJN community data.

John W. McDevitt Middle School
6-8 · Regular · Waltham School District
618 students · 9.6:1 student–teacher
John W. McDevitt Middle School school rating: B 0.7 mi
Jewish Community Day School, Inc Dba Jcds Bostons
KG-8 · Regular
192 students · 6.5:1 student–teacher
0.7 mi
James Fitzgerald Elementary School
KG-5 · Regular · Waltham School District
350 students · 10.0:1 student–teacher
James Fitzgerald Elementary School school rating: B- 0.7 mi
Henry Whittemore Elementary School
KG-5 · Regular · Waltham School District
372 students · 9.1:1 student–teacher
Henry Whittemore Elementary School school rating: B 0.8 mi
Cunniff Elementary School
KG-5 · Regular · Watertown School District
320 students · 8.0:1 student–teacher
Cunniff Elementary School school rating: A 1.1 mi
Horace Mann Elementary School
KG-5 · Regular · Newton School District
351 students · 10.5:1 student–teacher
Horace Mann Elementary School school rating: B 1.1 mi
Chapel Hill Chauncy Hall School
9-12 · Regular
178 students · 5.1:1 student–teacher
1.2 mi
Franklin Elementary School
KG-5 · Regular · Newton School District
320 students · 9.9:1 student–teacher
Franklin Elementary School school rating: A 1.2 mi

Nearby places

Within 2 miles of this home: 38+ restaurants and cafés, 12 grocery stores, 40+ parks and green spaces, and 34+ transit stops.

Place data from OpenStreetMap.

Food & drink

3 Fortunes Restaurant
Chinese restaurant · Willow Street
0.2 mi
Taqueria El Amigo
Mexican restaurant · Willow Street
0.3 mi
Guanachapi's
River Street
0.3 mi
Dunkin
Linden Street
0.3 mi
Pini's Pizza
0.3 mi
Subway
River Street
0.4 mi
D'Angelo Grilled Sandwiches
0.4 mi
La Campania
0.5 mi

Groceries

Shaw's
0.4 mi
Stop & Shop
Pleasant Street
0.6 mi
Waltham Farmers' Market
Lexington Street
0.8 mi
Waltham India Market
Moody Street
0.9 mi
Patel Brothers
Indian restaurant · Moody Street
0.9 mi
Cowboy Supermarket
1.0 mi
Hannaford
Russell Street
1.2 mi
Kev's Kwik Market
Main Street
1.4 mi

Parks & recreation

Lowell Field
0.1 mi
Connors Pool
0.4 mi
Lyman Pond
0.5 mi
Walker Pond
0.5 mi
McKenna Playground
0.6 mi
Chemistry Station Park
0.6 mi
Monsignor McCabe Playground
0.7 mi
McDonald Playground
0.7 mi

Transit

Main St opp Rose Hill Way
0.2 mi
Main St @ Rose Hill Way
0.2 mi
Main St @ Willow St
0.3 mi
River St @ Bright St
0.3 mi
Main St opp Willow St
0.3 mi
River St @ School Ave
0.3 mi
Main St @ LaFayette St
0.3 mi
River St @ Ripley St
0.3 mi

Flock cameras and license-plate readers near 86 Potter Road, Waltham

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Flock Safety reader
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2 license-plate readers mapped within ½ mile of this home, both identified as Flock Safety devices. Nearest: 0.3 mi northwest. Operator named in the data: Waltham Police Department.

Mapped devices by type and distance from this home
Device type	Within ½ mi	Within 1 mi
License-plate readers	2	6
of which Flock Safety	2	6

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About these devices

License-plate readers (ALPR) are fixed cameras that photograph passing vehicles and read their plates. Records are typically shared with the agency or association that operates the camera.

Flock Safety is a company whose plate-reader cameras are used by police departments, cities, HOAs and businesses. Its devices are usually solar-powered and pole-mounted.

The 02453 market

Homes for sale: 47
Median list price: $985,000

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The 02453 market

Homes for sale: 47
Median list price: $985,000

$749,000Active Under Contract

86 Potter Road, Waltham, MA 02453

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Est. $4,919/mo$485/sqft · 14 days on Realty

3

Beds

2

Baths

1,543

Sqft

1883

Built

$485

$/Sqft

14

Days on Realty

About this 3 bedroom 2 bath house

Timeless charm meets modern comfort in this thoughtfully renovated home featuring 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, beautiful hardwood floors throughout and impressive ceiling height. A stunning kitchen is the heart of the home, complemented by a versatile floor plan connecting the living and dining spaces. Abundant windows flood the interior with natural light. Set on an expansive corner lot, the home offers a private backyard with a pergola, perfect for outdoor dining, relaxing and entertaining, plus a detached one-car garage. Enjoy proximity to Gore Place, schools, shops, restaurants and community amenities, with convenient access to the Mass Pike and Route 128.

Listing agent
Karen Kirk
Courtesy of Engel & Volkers Wellesley
(617) 407-4435
MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN) · Listing 73590430

Interior features

Bathrooms1 full, 1 half

FlooringHardwood

CoolingCentral Air

HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas

AppliancesTankless Water Heater, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

FeaturesHome Office

Exterior & lot

Architectural styleColonial, Antique

Lot size7,139 sqft

Garage1 (detached)

Private poolNo

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Home price

Down payment (20%)

$149,800

Loan term

Interest rate (%)

Property tax (%/yr)

Home insurance ($/yr)

HOA ($/mo)

Estimated monthly payment

$4,919/mo

Principal & interest$4,116

Property tax$687

Home insurance$117

Loan amount $599,200. Estimate only — your actual rate and payment depend on credit, location, and lender.

Tax history

2026 roll

Land: $421,200
Structure: $251,200
Assessed total: $672,400
County market value: $712,716
Property tax billed: $6,939