Warrendale
A quiet, family-oriented residential neighborhood with well-maintained single-family homes and excellent value compared to neighboring Newton.
About Warrendale
Warrendale sits in the southern part of Waltham, bordering Newton along the Auburndale line, and it's the neighborhood that most surprises buyers who think they can't afford the area. The streets are residential and calm — Colonials and Capes from the 1940s–1960s on decent lots with mature trees and actual backyards. It feels more like Newton than like South Waltham, and the prices are dramatically lower. A three-bedroom Colonial that would cost $1.2M in Newton Highlands might be $750K here. The trade-off is Waltham schools instead of Newton schools, but for buyers without school-age children — or those willing to explore private options — Warrendale is one of the best-kept secrets in the MetroWest market.
Property Character
Well-maintained single-family Colonials, Capes, and ranches on quarter-acre lots. Some two-families. Mature landscaping, quiet streets, and a suburban feel that belies the Waltham address.
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Local Highlights
- •Best value in the Newton-adjacent market
- •Quiet, residential streets with a suburban feel
- •Larger lots than most of Waltham
- •Easy access to Mass Pike and Route 128
Getting Around
Car-dependent, but close to Mass Pike entrance. Auburndale Commuter Rail station (Newton side) is a short drive. Bus 70 connects to Cambridge via Watertown.
Schools
Feeds into Northeast Elementary and Waltham High School. Proximity to Newton border means some families explore school choice options. Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall (private) is nearby.
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