Elegant brick home in rarely available location is situated on a lovely corner lot tucked against Oakley Country Club golf course. Nearly every inch has been thoughtfully renovated & updated with high end features creating a modern oasis while conserving its original character. Landscaped yard is an entertainer’s paradise w/ fruit trees & other plantings. Decorative pavers lead to seating area in front of the fireplace where you can enjoy refreshments while watching TV. Or host gatherings & use the pizza oven. In the evening, designer lighting highlights the area creating a resort ambiance. Much thought was put into each detail from the hand painted tiles in the half bath to the exceptional chef's kitchen with Viking Stove & restaurant quality refrigerator with wine cooler. 2nd floor offers primary bedroom with en suite bath & deck with views of the backyard & golf course. Another bedroom & full bath plus sitting room are on this level. Expansive 3rd floor bedroom with amazing views.
Single-familyProperty Type
1926Year Built
6,747 sq ftLot Size
$699Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Rita Goulopoulos• Leading Edge Real Estate
Bought with Reynolds Group• Longwood Residential, LLC
Location! Rare opportunity to live in one of Watertown's finest neighborhoods. Center entrance colonial abutting Oakley Country Club. 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, hardwood floors, natural woodwork and fireplace living room. Goergeous views of Oakley Country and Boston Skyline. Needs TLC and awaits your decorative ideas. First Open House Sat April 22nd 12-2pm and Sun April 23rd 12-2pm.
Public Records
Dec 1, 1986
Sold
$260,000
$79/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$24,838 (+6.6%)
$882,200 + $1,153,700
$2,035,900
2025
$23,307 (−1.5%)
$882,200 + $1,113,300
$1,995,500
2024
$23,652 (+50.0%)
$849,200 + $1,172,300
$2,021,500
2023
$15,765 (+10.1%)
$690,700 + $470,200
$1,160,900
2022
$14,322 (+18.9%)
$633,800 + $447,100
$1,080,900
2021
$12,047 (+2.6%)
$536,300 + $447,100
$983,400
2020
$11,742 (+6.3%)
$520,100 + $447,100
$967,200
2019
$11,050 (+13.0%)
$495,700 + $362,200
$857,900
2018
$9,782 (+2.7%)
$495,700 + $230,500
$726,200
2017
$9,523 (+4.8%)
$455,100 + $230,500
$685,600
2016
$9,084 (−4.3%)
$455,100 + $208,900
$664,000
2015
$9,490 (+0.5%)
$422,500 + $208,900
$631,400
2014
$9,446 (+1.9%)
$422,500 + $208,900
$631,400
2013
$9,269 (+8.9%)
$422,500 + $208,900
$631,400
2012
$8,510 (+6.5%)
$382,100 + $208,900
$591,000
2011
$7,991 (−17.3%)
$382,100 + $192,000
$574,100
2010
$9,659 (+8.4%)
$402,200 + $323,500
$725,700
2009
$8,907
$431,500 + $296,200
$727,700
Tax history for 1 Arden Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$24,838 (+6.6%)
$882,200 + $1,153,700
$2,035,900
2025
$23,307 (−1.5%)
$882,200 + $1,113,300
$1,995,500
2024
$23,652 (+50.0%)
$849,200 + $1,172,300
$2,021,500
2023
$15,765 (+10.1%)
$690,700 + $470,200
$1,160,900
2022
$14,322 (+18.9%)
$633,800 + $447,100
$1,080,900
2021
$12,047 (+2.6%)
$536,300 + $447,100
$983,400
2020
$11,742 (+6.3%)
$520,100 + $447,100
$967,200
2019
$11,050 (+13.0%)
$495,700 + $362,200
$857,900
2018
$9,782 (+2.7%)
$495,700 + $230,500
$726,200
2017
$9,523 (+4.8%)
$455,100 + $230,500
$685,600
2016
$9,084 (−4.3%)
$455,100 + $208,900
$664,000
2015
$9,490 (+0.5%)
$422,500 + $208,900
$631,400
2014
$9,446 (+1.9%)
$422,500 + $208,900
$631,400
2013
$9,269 (+8.9%)
$422,500 + $208,900
$631,400
2012
$8,510 (+6.5%)
$382,100 + $208,900
$591,000
2011
$7,991 (−17.3%)
$382,100 + $192,000
$574,100
2010
$9,659 (+8.4%)
$402,200 + $323,500
$725,700
2009
$8,907
$431,500 + $296,200
$727,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
3.5
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,534 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,450
Year built
1926
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3787623S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Under, Garage Door Opener, Off Street, Driveway, Stone/Gravel
Interior Features: Bathroom - Half, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Sconce, Closet, Bathroom, Sitting Room, Office, Bonus Room, Wet Bar, Finish - Sheetrock, Wired for Sound, Internet Available - Broadband
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,300
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle, Solar Shingles
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Exterior Features: Balcony / Deck, Deck, Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Fenced Yard, City View(s), Fruit Trees, Garden, Stone Wall
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Generation: Solar
Security Features: Security System
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.15
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Easements, Level
ViewYN: Has View
View: Scenic View(s), City
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $11,536
Tax Year: 2022
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Steam, Natural Gas, Active Solar
Cooling: Central Air, Dual
Location
Location Information
Directions: Mt. Auburn to Oakley to Arden or Bailey to Stoneleigh to Arden
UnparsedAddress: 1 Arden Road, Watertown MA 02472
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Golf, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,450
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 6,534 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1926
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3787623S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
Exclusions: Dining Rm.Chandelier Excluded
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Hosmer Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
7/10
Watertown Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
7/10
Watertown High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
6/10
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