Waltham, MA Real Estate Agent | Mike O’Brien
Buying or Selling a Home in Waltham, Massachusetts?
Looking for an experienced real estate agent in Waltham, MA? Michael “Mike” O’Brien is an award-winning Realtor® with ERA Key Realty Services, helping homebuyers and sellers throughout Waltham, Greater Boston, and MetroWest Massachusetts make informed real estate decisions.
With more than $30 million in career sales volume, Mike combines strategic pricing, professional marketing, negotiation experience, and individualized service to help clients navigate the buying and selling process.
Mike has personally represented clients in three completed Waltham real estate transactions, including two buyer purchases and one seller transaction. His experience spans single-family homes, condominiums, and townhomes at different price points.
Whether you’re preparing to sell a Waltham townhouse, searching for your first condominium, or purchasing a single-family property, Mike brings firsthand transaction experience and a commitment to clear communication from start to finish.
Proven Real Estate Experience in Waltham, MA
Waltham offers a diverse residential market, with established single-family neighborhoods, condominium developments, multi-level townhomes, and historic homes near the city center.
Each property type presents different considerations for pricing, preparation, financing, maintenance, and negotiation.
Mike’s completed Waltham transactions demonstrate experience assisting both buyers and sellers throughout the local market.
Featured Waltham Seller Success Story: 600 Trapelo Road, Unit 5
Sold for $850,000 | $70,000 Above Asking Price
Mike O’Brien represented the seller of this three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath townhouse condominium at The Terraces in Waltham.
The approximately 1,687-square-foot residence offered a spacious multi-level layout, an attached garage, private outdoor space, in-unit laundry, and an updated primary bathroom.
Listed for $780,000, the property ultimately sold for $850,000 on March 10, 2025.
The results:
- Original listing price: $780,000
- Final selling price: $850,000
- Amount above asking: $70,000
- Sale-to-list price ratio: approximately 109%
- Closing date: March 10, 2025
This transaction demonstrates Mike’s experience representing Waltham townhouse sellers and navigating a successful sale in the city’s condominium market.
For homeowners considering selling a townhouse or condominium in Waltham, this sale provides a measurable example of Mike’s seller representation and transaction results.
Individual transaction results vary and do not guarantee future sale prices.
Additional Waltham Buyer Representation
88 Lakeview Terrace — Buyer Representation
Mike represented the buyer of this single-family ranch-style home in Waltham, which sold for $750,000 in May 2025.
The transaction provided firsthand experience helping a buyer evaluate an established single-family property, review market conditions, and navigate the purchase process.
73 Lionel Avenue, Unit B — Buyer Representation
Mike represented the buyer of this two-bedroom condominium in North Waltham, which sold for $330,000 in September 2022.
This transaction reflects experience helping condominium buyers evaluate properties at a different price point, including considerations such as association fees, shared amenities, property condition, and overall ownership costs.
Together, these three transactions demonstrate Mike’s experience working across multiple segments of the Waltham housing market.
Selling a Home in Waltham, MA
Selling real estate in Waltham requires a strategy tailored to the specific property, its location, and current market conditions.
A condominium near North Waltham may attract different buyer interest than a single-family home near Cedarwood or a property close to Moody Street.
Mike approaches each listing with an individualized plan that considers recent comparable sales, competing properties, presentation, and the most likely buyer audience.
His seller services may include:
- Comparative market analysis and strategic pricing
- Recommendations for property preparation and staging
- Professional photography and compelling property descriptions
- Floor plans and digital property presentation
- Online marketing and targeted promotion
- Open houses and outreach to buyer representatives
- Offer evaluation and negotiation
- Guidance from accepted offer through closing
A demonstrated Waltham result: At 600 Trapelo Road, Unit 5, Mike represented the seller in a transaction that closed for $850,000, exceeding the original $780,000 asking price by $70,000.
Whether you’re considering selling a condominium, townhouse, or single-family residence, Mike can help evaluate your property’s positioning and develop a marketing plan aligned with your goals.
Buying a Home in Waltham, MA
Waltham offers a wide variety of housing choices, from smaller condominium residences to traditional single-family homes and larger townhouses.
Understanding the differences among these properties is an important part of making an informed purchase.
Mike helps Waltham buyers evaluate:
- Recent comparable sales and asking-price positioning
- Property condition and potential maintenance needs
- Condominium association documents, budgets, and fees
- Layout, usable space, and long-term suitability
- Transportation access and surrounding amenities
- Offer terms, negotiation considerations, and the purchasing timeline
His representation of buyers at 88 Lakeview Terrace and 73 Lionel Avenue, Unit B provides firsthand experience with both single-family homes and condominiums in Waltham.
Whether you’re purchasing your first home, moving from Boston or Cambridge, or searching for a different property type, Mike provides guidance throughout the home search, offer, inspection, financing, and closing process.
Exploring Waltham Neighborhoods and Housing Options
Waltham is known for its mix of established residential neighborhoods, business districts, restaurants, recreational spaces, and regional transportation connections.
Because housing types and property characteristics vary across the city, understanding the location of a home is an important part of evaluating its value and suitability.
North Waltham
North Waltham includes established residential streets, condominium communities, and townhouse developments. Buyers exploring this area may encounter properties with association amenities, shared maintenance responsibilities, and a variety of floor plans.
Mike’s experience at 600 Trapelo Road and 73 Lionel Avenue provides direct exposure to this portion of Waltham’s residential market.
Cedarwood
Cedarwood is an established residential section of Waltham featuring a variety of single-family housing styles. Buyers considering homes here should evaluate individual property condition, lot characteristics, comparable sales, and access to nearby amenities.
Warrendale
Warrendale offers established residential streets and access to neighboring communities. Housing options include traditional single-family properties, with differences in age, layout, renovations, and lot size.
South Side and Moody Street
The South Side and Moody Street area offers access to restaurants, shops, neighborhood businesses, and a mix of residential property types.
Buyers considering this part of Waltham may place particular importance on commuting options, parking, walkability, and the differences between condominium and single-family ownership.
Highlands and Surrounding Residential Areas
Waltham’s Highlands area and nearby residential streets offer additional single-family housing options with varied architectural styles and property characteristics.
When comparing properties in different sections of Waltham, buyers should consider the individual home’s condition and features rather than relying on neighborhood-wide assumptions.
What Makes Waltham Real Estate Different?
Waltham occupies an important location in the Greater Boston and MetroWest housing markets, with access to Route 128/I-95, Route 2, commuter rail service, and nearby employment centers.
Its residential market includes properties that vary considerably in size, age, condition, and ownership structure.
For buyers, this makes careful comparable-sales analysis and property evaluation particularly important.
For sellers, effective pricing requires understanding how a home compares with other available properties of a similar type—not just using broad citywide averages.
Mike’s completed Waltham transactions across condominiums, townhouses, and single-family homes provide practical experience with these differences.
Frequently Asked Questions About Waltham Real Estate
How do I choose a real estate agent in Waltham, MA?
When choosing a Waltham Realtor®, consider the agent’s relevant transaction experience, familiarity with your property type, communication style, marketing approach, and ability to explain pricing and negotiation decisions.
Mike O’Brien has represented buyers and sellers in Waltham, including a townhouse sale at 600 Trapelo Road and buyer purchases at 88 Lakeview Terrace and 73 Lionel Avenue.
What is the best way to price a home for sale in Waltham?
A thoughtful pricing strategy should account for recent comparable sales, competing listings, property condition, layout, location, and current demand for the specific property type.
Condominiums, townhouses, and single-family homes may require different pricing approaches, even within the same section of the city.
How much is my Waltham home worth?
Your home’s estimated market value depends on its location, size, condition, recent comparable sales, improvements, and current buyer demand.
A comparative market analysis tailored to the property can provide useful guidance when deciding whether and when to sell.
Is Waltham a good place to buy a home?
Waltham offers varied housing options, neighborhood amenities, restaurants, recreational opportunities, and transportation connections to Greater Boston and MetroWest.
Whether a particular home is a good fit depends on your budget, preferred housing type, commuting needs, and long-term goals.
What should I know before buying a condominium in Waltham?
Beyond the asking price, buyers should review condominium association fees, reserve funds, governing documents, maintenance responsibilities, potential assessments, and any applicable restrictions.
Mike has experience representing Waltham condominium buyers and a townhouse seller, providing perspective on both sides of these transactions.
Has Mike O’Brien sold property in Waltham?
Yes. Mike represented the seller of 600 Trapelo Road, Unit 5, a townhouse condominium that sold for $850,000 in March 2025, or $70,000 above its original asking price.
Can Mike O’Brien help buyers in Waltham?
Yes. Mike represented buyers at 88 Lakeview Terrace and 73 Lionel Avenue, Unit B, with experience across both single-family and condominium purchases.
Work With Mike O’Brien — Waltham, MA Realtor®
Whether you’re considering selling a Waltham townhouse, preparing to list a single-family home, searching for a condominium, or relocating to the area, Mike O’Brien offers personalized real estate guidance supported by firsthand local transaction experience.
With more than $30 million in career sales volume, professional real estate designations, and a commitment to transparent communication, Mike works to help buyers and sellers make confident decisions at every stage of the process.
Michael “Mike” O’Brien, REALTOR®
ERA Key Realty Services
ABR® | PSA | SRES® | Distinctive Properties Specialist®
Serving Waltham, Medford, Arlington, Melrose, Somerville, and communities throughout Greater Boston and MetroWest.
Thinking about buying or selling a home in Waltham? Contact Mike O’Brien to discuss your goals and develop a personalized real estate strategy.
