Market Intelligence · MA / Waltham

Waltham, MA 02453 Housing Market

The typical home value in Waltham's 02453 ZIP is $795,058, up 0.9% over the past year. The median list price sits at $836,950, with homes spending a median of 28 days on market as of September 2026.

Updated September 2026Median value$795K

The median home value in Waltham, MA 02453 is $795K as of September 2026, up 0.9% year over year, according to Zillow ZHVI. For a read on your own home, start with a free consultation: a licensed local pro will walk you through your numbers and your options, with no obligation.

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Typical 02453 range

$731K to $859K

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12-month value trend

+0.9% over 12 months

Typical home value in 02453 over the last 12 months: $788K in Sep 2025 to $795K in Sep 2026 (+0.9%).

Sep 2025$788K

Sep 2026$795K

The numbers

What is the 02453 housing market like?

Typical home value

$795K

Up0.9%YoY

Median list price

$837K

Up1.5%MoM

Days on market

28

Down50.9%MoM

Homes for sale

39

Up44.4%MoM

Price cuts

26.4%

Up52.0%MoM

New listings

38

Up137.5%MoM

Sources · Zillow ZHVI (September 2026) / Realtor.com (September 2026) / FRED (October 2026)

The outlook

02453 housing market forecast 2027

+0.9%

Zillow forecast, 12 months to September 2027

Zillow forecasts typical home values in 02453 to rise 0.9% by September 2027.

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in 02453 rose 0.9%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in 02453?

Zillow's forecast does not call for a drop: it expects typical home values in 02453 to rise 0.9% by September 2027, after a 0.9% rise over the past 12 months. Forecasts are not guarantees: mortgage rates, inventory, and the wider economy can move values either way.

Forecast: Zillow Home Value Forecast, published October 2026. A forecast, not a guarantee.

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The comparison

How do 02453 home prices compare?

  • 02453$795,058
  • Waltham$795,058
  • Massachusetts$609,700
  • United States$285,347

Median Zillow home value (ZHVI), as of September 2026. Comparison levels are medians across every ZIP code with Zillow data (Waltham: 3 ZIPs; Massachusetts: 484 ZIPs; United States: 26,262 ZIPs).

Context

As of September 2026, there are 39 homes for sale in 02453, with 38 new listings entering the market. The median list price of $836,950 remains above the typical home value of $795,058. At 28 days on market, homes are moving at a moderate pace. About 26.4% of listings have seen a price cut, which suggests some sellers are adjusting to market realities. If you're considering selling, the steady but modest appreciation and moderate activity levels warrant careful pricing.

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Common questions

What people ask us.

What is the typical home value in Waltham 02453?

The typical home value is $795,058 as of September 2026, up 0.9% over the past year.

How long do homes stay on the market in 02453?

The median days on market is 28 as of September 2026.

What share of homes have price cuts?

About 26.4% of listings in 02453 have a price cut as of September 2026.

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