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Watertown Town 02472 East Watertown
289 Common St
Photo of 289 Common St
Sold on Jul 1, 2005

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$682,000
● House - Off Market

289 Common St

Watertown, MA 02472
bedrooms
3 Beds
bathrooms
3 Baths
square feet
3,900 Ft²
$1,196,575
RealtyHop Estimate
76.23%
Since Aug 1, 2005
MA-Boston
Primary Model

About This Property

Extremely rare and custom built ranch abutting Oakley Country Club! This pristine Mid-Century Modern Architecture features classic period details such as the oversized sunken fireplaced living room, flagstone and hardwood floors, cedar-lined closets, panoramic picture windows, period tile baths with chrome built-ins and an eat-in kitchen with birch cabinetry. Also, many modern updates such as newer central a/c and gas heating & 2-car auto garage & underground sprinklers.
Unit Size
3,900 Ft²
Days on Market
-
Land Size
0.19 acres
Price per sqft
$174
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
$438
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1950

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Last updated: 4 months ago (MLSPIN #70195003)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Jul 6, 2005 Sold
Premium
Sold
May 19, 2005 Listed $679,000
Listed

Property Highlights

Garage
Parking Available
Air Conditioning
Fireplace

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1950
  • Effective Year Built: 1950
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 6
  • Bedroom Count: 2
  • Bathroom Count: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Partial Bathrooms: 3
  • Building Condition: 3
  • Building Quality: 0
  • Construction Type: 6
  • Building Style: 11
  • Exterior Walls Type: 18
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 1
  • Roof Cover Type: 15
  • Floor Count: 100
  • Living Units: 1
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 7
  • Basement Area: 2,160
  • Garage Type: 17
  • Parking Space Count: 2
  • Patio Type: 0
  • Porch Type: 0
  • Pool Type: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 8,102
  • Total Building Area: 2,160
  • Gross Building Area: 4,355
  • Building Area: 2,160
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Fireplace Count: 1
  • Air Conditioning: 13
  • Heating: 4
  • Heated Square Feet: 2,160
  • Heating Fuel Type: 3

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 0
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Land Acres: 0000000186
  • 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-10

Geography

  • Account Number: 51960-25
  • Parcel: WATE M:1117 B:0009 L:0009
  • Block: 9
  • Lot: 9
  • Municipality: WATERTOWN
  • Latitude: 42.3781
  • Longitude: -71.1759

    Address

  • Full Address: 289 Common St
  • Address - House Number: 289
  • Address - Street Name: Common
  • Address - Suffix Type: St
  • State: MA
  • City Name: Watertown
  • Carrier Code: C022
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 4937
  • Zip Code: 02472

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Amount: $1,269,700
  • Initial Tax Delinquent Year: 2023

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.1765
  • Valuation Date: Mar 27, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 77
  • Final Value: 1,279,949
  • High Value: 1,505,879
  • Low Value: 1,054,020

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2023
  • Assessed Total Value: $935,000
  • Assessed Land Value: $534,400
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $400,600

    Sales

  • Current Sale Recording Date: Jul 06, 2005
  • Current Sale Price:
    Premium
  • Current Sale Document Type: 27
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 00140723
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About East Watertown

Stats & Trends

Median Asking:

$974,000

Sale Price/ft²

$522

Below Asking

0.01%

Average Days on Market

58

Average Home Size

2253 ft²

Average Home Age

84.8 years

Currently For Sale

32 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

$3,085 /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# 70195003

Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 289 Common Street built and last sold?
The property at 289 Common Street was built in 1950 and last sold on Jan 1, 1970 for $662,000.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 289 Common Street is $748,217.
What are some comparable homes to 289 Common Street?
There are currently no comparable homes to 289 Common Street.
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