Off market jul 1997 for $192K

$1,055,747

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,324/mo

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1,444

sq ft

138 Common St, Watertown, MA

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1930Year Built

10,579 sq ftLot Size

$731Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by James Savas • Century 21 Adams Realty

Bought with Non Member • Non Member Office

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•Source:MLS PIN #50475907

Redfin Estimate

$1,055,747

$864K since sold in July 1997$18K since September

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This home's estimate is 27.6% lower than the average sale price ($1.46M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,475,000
A
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SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$1,260,000
B
4 beds1.5 baths1,648 sq ft
11 Poplar St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$1,365,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,093 sq ft
32 Marcia Rd, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD OCT 16, 2026
$1,605,000
D
4 beds1.5 baths2,154 sq ft
35 Gorham Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$1,600,000
E
4 beds1.5 baths1,664 sq ft
16 Preble Gardens Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD SEP 24, 2026
$1,450,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,632 sq ft
74 Van Ness Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

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Market trends in 02472, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

100.4%

+0.7% MoM

Median sale price

$880K

$5K MoM

Avg. days on market

22d

0 days MoM

Recently sold homes

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Sale history for 138 Common St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$14,302 (+6.4%)

$544,400 + $627,900

$1,172,300

2025

$13,446 (+9.7%)

$544,400 + $606,800

$1,151,200

2024

$12,260 (−9.1%)

$528,800 + $519,100

$1,047,900

2023

$13,489 (+14.7%)

$505,200 + $488,100

$993,300

2022

$11,759 (+14.2%)

$465,400 + $422,100

$887,500

2021

$10,294 (+2.8%)

$418,200 + $422,100

$840,300

2020

$10,009 (+7.2%)

$402,400 + $422,100

$824,500

2019

$9,333 (−0.1%)

$386,700 + $337,900

$724,600

2018

$9,347

$378,800 + $315,100

$693,900

2017

$9,341 (+5.2%)

$378,800 + $293,700

$672,500

2016

$8,877 (−4.3%)

$355,200 + $293,700

$648,900

2015

$9,280 (+0.5%)

$323,700 + $293,700

$617,400

2014

$9,236 (+1.9%)

$323,700 + $293,700

$617,400

2013

$9,063 (+6.7%)

$323,700 + $293,700

$617,400

2012

$8,493 (−0.2%)

$296,100 + $293,700

$589,800

2011

$8,509 (+3.1%)

$296,100 + $315,200

$611,300

2010

$8,251 (+17.4%)

$311,900 + $308,000

$619,900

2009

$7,026

$323,100 + $250,900

$574,000

Tax history for 138 Common St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$14,302 (+6.4%)

$544,400 + $627,900

$1,172,300

2025

$13,446 (+9.7%)

$544,400 + $606,800

$1,151,200

2024

$12,260 (−9.1%)

$528,800 + $519,100

$1,047,900

2023

$13,489 (+14.7%)

$505,200 + $488,100

$993,300

2022

$11,759 (+14.2%)

$465,400 + $422,100

$887,500

2021

$10,294 (+2.8%)

$418,200 + $422,100

$840,300

2020

$10,009 (+7.2%)

$402,400 + $422,100

$824,500

2019

$9,333 (−0.1%)

$386,700 + $337,900

$724,600

2018

$9,347

$378,800 + $315,100

$693,900

2017

$9,341 (+5.2%)

$378,800 + $293,700

$672,500

2016

$8,877 (−4.3%)

$355,200 + $293,700

$648,900

2015

$9,280 (+0.5%)

$323,700 + $293,700

$617,400

2014

$9,236 (+1.9%)

$323,700 + $293,700

$617,400

2013

$9,063 (+6.7%)

$323,700 + $293,700

$617,400

2012

$8,493 (−0.2%)

$296,100 + $293,700

$589,800

2011

$8,509 (+3.1%)

$296,100 + $315,200

$611,300

2010

$8,251 (+17.4%)

$311,900 + $308,000

$619,900

2009

$7,026

$323,100 + $250,900

$574,000

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

10,454 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,943

Year built

1930

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2401244S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Under, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 240
Length: 20
Width: 12
Level: First

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 126
Length: 14
Width: 9
Level: First

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 90
Length: 10
Width: 9
Level: Second

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 126
Length: 14
Width: 9
Level: Second

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First

Living Room Information
Area: 266
Length: 19
Width: 14
Level: First

Family Room Information
Area: 108
Length: 12
Width: 9

Dining Room Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Area: 192
Length: 16
Width: 12
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,444
Foundation Area: 1,184
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Block

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Fenced Yard

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.24

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,832

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Other

Location

Location Information
Directions: ORCHARD
UnparsedAddress: 138 Common Street, Watertown MA

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,943
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10,454 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2401244S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 0

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

J.R. Lowell Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

8/10

Watertown Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi

7/10

Watertown High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi

6/10

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

54% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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$1.00M – $1.22M

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Home values near 138 Common St

Data from public records.

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158 Common Street, Watertown, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2840 Sq. Ft.	$1,454,071
130 Common Street, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1784 Sq. Ft.	$1,014,060

Address	Redfin Estimate
154 Common Street, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 2000 Sq. Ft.	$950,578
125 Common Street, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3800 Sq. Ft.	$1,925,305

Address	Redfin Estimate
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