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Watertown Town 02472 Watertown West End
159 Standish Road
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Sold on Dec 16, 2005

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$625,000
● House - Off Market

159 Standish Road

Watertown, MA 02472
bedrooms
4 Beds
bathrooms
1 Bath, 1 Half Bath
square feet
2,400 Ft²
$1,141,018
RealtyHop Estimate
79.69%
Since Jan 1, 2006
MA-Boston
Primary Model

About This Property

Classic Dutch Colonial on the Belmont line with front to back fireplaced lvrm, leading to sunroom.  Formal diningrm, updated custom oak kitchen and a half bath with an enclosed back porch finish the 1st level.  Gracious staircase leads to a large Mstbdrm with adjoining sunroom, two bdrms and an office.  4th bdrm is on 3rd floor with built ins. Hardwood throughout.  Prof landscaped yard w/sprinklers.  1 car extended gar.  New roof,paint,windows 2004, new burner 2005. Lovingly maintained home
Unit Size
2,400 Ft²
Days on Market
-
Land Size
0.12 acres
Price per sqft
$265
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
$52,132
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1920

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Last updated: 4 months ago (MLSPIN #70258200)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Dec 17, 2010 Sold
Premium
Sold
Mar 25, 2010 Listed $659,900
Listed
Dec 16, 2005 Sold
Premium
Sold
Sep 12, 2005 Listed $635,000
Listed

Property Highlights

Garage
Parking Available
Fireplace

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1920
  • Effective Year Built: 1920
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 6
  • Bedroom Count: 3
  • Bathroom Count: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bathrooms: 2
  • Building Condition: 3
  • Building Quality: 0
  • Construction Type: 6
  • Building Style: 5
  • Exterior Walls Type: 19
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 1
  • Roof Cover Type: 15
  • Floor Count: 200
  • Living Units: 1
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 7
  • Basement Area: 954
  • Garage Type: 7
  • Parking Space Count: 1
  • Patio Type: 0
  • Porch Type: 0
  • Pool Type: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 5,332
  • Total Building Area: 2,047
  • Gross Building Area: 4,138
  • Building Area: 2,047
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Fireplace Count: 1
  • Air Conditioning: 0
  • Heating: 10
  • Heated Square Feet: 2,047
  • Heating Fuel Type: 3

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 0
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Subdivision: LOCKE ESTATE
  • Land Acres: 0000000122
  • 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: 370202

Zoning

  • Zoning: S-6

Geography

  • Account Number: 22020-08
  • Parcel: WATE M:0432 B:0018 L:0068
  • Block: 18
  • Lot: 68
  • Municipality: WATERTOWN
  • Latitude: 42.3787
  • Longitude: -71.1778

    Address

  • Full Address: 159 Standish Rd
  • Address - House Number: 159
  • Address - Street Name: Standish
  • Address - Suffix Type: Rd
  • State: MA
  • City Name: Watertown
  • Carrier Code: C022
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 1236
  • Zip Code: 02472

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Amount: $1,285,200
  • Initial Tax Delinquent Year: 2022

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.1753
  • Valuation Date: Jan 17, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 77
  • Final Value: 1,311,329
  • High Value: 1,541,332
  • Low Value: 1,081,326

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2023
  • Assessed Total Value: $946,400
  • Assessed Land Value: $538,100
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $408,300

    Sales

  • Current Sale Recording Date: Dec 17, 2010
  • Current Sale Price:
    Premium
  • Current Sale Document Type: 27
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 00234770
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: Dec 16, 2005
  • Previous Sale Amount: $625,000
  • Previous Sale Document Type: 27
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About Watertown West End

Stats & Trends

Median Asking:

$834,900

Sale Price/ft²

$507

Below Asking

0.01%

Average Days on Market

56

Average Home Size

1831 ft²

Average Home Age

75.5 years

Currently For Sale

42 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

$2,870 /mo

  • Studio
  • 1 Bath
  • 698 ft²
20 Watertown St. #Studio A, Watertown, MA, 02472 Listing by Equity Residential

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Last Updated: 4 months ago
Data Source: MLS PIN, MLS# 70258200

Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 159 Standish Road built and last sold?
The property at 159 Standish Road was built in 1920 and last sold on Jan 1, 1970 for $643,000.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 159 Standish Road is $696,574.
What are some comparable homes to 159 Standish Road?
There are currently no comparable homes to 159 Standish Road.
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