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Watertown Town 02472 East Watertown
157 Common Street
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Sold on Apr 21, 2009

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$518,000
● House - Off Market

157 Common Street

Watertown, MA 02472
bedrooms
3 Beds
bathrooms
1 Bath, 1 Half Bath
square feet
1,776 Ft²
$1,138,397
RealtyHop Estimate
115.20%
Since May 1, 2009
MA-Boston
Primary Model

About This Property

Thoughtfully renovated side-entrance colonial in prestigious Oakley C.C. area offers excellent proximity to your choice of shops, restaurants, Charles River, the "T", 90&95 for convenient commuter access. This lovely 3BR home features an elegant kitchen with granite ctrs & stainless appls, newly refinished hdwd flrs throughout, bonus office/sunroom, full bsmt & large attic with expansion possibilities. Gorgeous deck, fenced-in backyard, off-street pkg & garage complete this incredible package.
Unit Size
1,776 Ft²
Days on Market
-
Land Size
0.14 acres
Price per sqft
$298
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
$470
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1939

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Based on our analysis, the cap rate of this property is 1.25%. A negative cap rate indicates that the property might not be feasible as an income-producing asset. The median cap rate for a near zip code 11238 is 4.23%.

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Last updated: 4 months ago (MLSPIN #70885632)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Apr 22, 2009 Sold
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Sold
Mar 10, 2009 Listed $529,000
Listed
Aug 4, 2008 Sold
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Apr 28, 2008 Listed $519,000
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May 21, 1999 Sold
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Property Highlights

Garage
Parking Available
Fireplace

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1939
  • Effective Year Built: 1939
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 6
  • Bedroom Count: 3
  • Bathroom Count: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Partial Bathrooms: 3
  • Building Condition: 6
  • Building Quality: 0
  • Construction Type: 6
  • Building Style: 5
  • Exterior Walls Type: 18
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 8
  • Roof Cover Type: 15
  • Floor Count: 200
  • Living Units: 1
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 7
  • Basement Area: 964
  • Garage Type: 7
  • Parking Space Count: 1
  • Patio Type: 0
  • Porch Type: 0
  • Pool Type: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 6,255
  • Total Building Area: 2,547
  • Gross Building Area: 4,150
  • Building Area: 2,547
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Fireplace Count: 1
  • Air Conditioning: 0
  • Heating: 16
  • Heated Square Feet: 2,547
  • Heating Fuel Type: 6

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 0
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Subdivision: RUSSELL PARK
  • Land Acres: 0000000144
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: 101

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Watertown School District
  • School Tax School District: WATERTOWN SD
  • Census Tract: 370201

Zoning

  • Zoning: S-6

Geography

  • Account Number: 51760-04
  • Parcel: WATE M:1150 B:0023 L:0054
  • Block: 23
  • Lot: 54
  • Municipality: WATERTOWN
  • Latitude: 42.3735
  • Longitude: -71.1778

    Address

  • Full Address: 157 Common St
  • Address - House Number: 157
  • Address - Street Name: Common
  • Address - Suffix Type: St
  • State: MA
  • City Name: Watertown
  • Carrier Code: C022
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 3415
  • Zip Code: 02472

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Amount: $1,069,700

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.1552
  • Valuation Date: Jan 17, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 80
  • Final Value: 1,041,089
  • High Value: 1,202,683
  • Low Value: 879,495

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2023
  • Assessed Total Value: $787,700
  • Assessed Land Value: $468,000
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $319,700

    Sales

  • Current Sale Recording Date: Apr 22, 2009
  • Current Sale Price:
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  • Current Sale Document Type: 27
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 00067047
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: Aug 04, 2008
  • Previous Sale Amount: $508,200
  • Previous Sale Document Type: 27
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About East Watertown

Stats & Trends

Median Asking:

$957,450

Sale Price/ft²

$523

Below Asking

0.01%

Average Days on Market

58

Average Home Size

2183 ft²

Average Home Age

84.5 years

Currently For Sale

34 Listings
Based on RH Advisors, Inc. calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.

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Nearby Rentals

Unit for rent at 20 Watertown St., Watertown, MA, 02472

$3,550 /mo

  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,260 ft²
20 Watertown St. #2 Bedrooms F, Watertown, MA, 02472 Listing by Equity Residential
Unit for rent at 51 Nyack Avenue, LANSDOWNE, PA, 19050

$1,495 /mo

  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 750 ft²
51 Nyack Avenue #6, LANSDOWNE, PA, 19050 Listing by John M Sacks-Wilner

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Last Updated: 4 months ago
Data Source: MLS PIN, MLS# 70885632

Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 157 Common Street built and last sold?
The property at 157 Common Street was built in 1939 and last sold on Jan 1, 1970 for $518,000.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 157 Common Street is $557,626.
What are some comparable homes to 157 Common Street?
There are currently no comparable homes to 157 Common Street.
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