Redesigned by an architect, this lovely five bedroom, 3.5 bathroom Dutch Colonial-style residence seamlessly blends original craftsmanship with modern features. The first floor offers an open renovated kitchen appointed with semi-custom cabinetry, island, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, & overlooks the gardens with access to a deck. French doors lead to the dining room. The living room, with fireplace, is connected via French doors to a sunroom with three sides of windows looking out to the back gardens. The second floor has three sizable bedrooms, full bathroom, & large primary bedroom suite with skylit high vaulted ceiling, 3/4 bathroom, & double closets. Just amazing space. The third floor has 3/4 bathroom & skylights, ideal as office/guest space. Unfinished basement: utility area, workspace, storage, & laundry room. Ample parking for 4+ cars with garage. This property is convenient to Cushing Square, Watertown Square, Arsenal Yard, and bus lines into Harvard Square
Single-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
6,166 sq ftLot Size
$676Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Karen Nickel• Hammond Residential Real Estate
Handsome sunny free-standing 1925 residence within easy distance of both Watertown and Harvard Squares. Excellent light exposures. Desirable floor plan. Many wonderful spaces conducive to comfortable living. Generous living room has fireplace and three exposures, opens to dining room with many windows and lovely views of the deck, lovely landscaped gardens and private patio. Hardwood floors throughout. First-floor music/recreation room, eat-in kitchen, half-bath, good-size deck off the kitchen and the dining room complete 1st level. Built-in bookcases can also function for excellent art display. Thoughtful renovation introduced beautiful second-floor master bedroom suite with cathedral ceiling, oversized bedroom, excellent closets, additional full bath. 2nd level has 3 additional good-size bedrooms, and another full bath. 3rd floor: another bedroom, full bath, study. LL: large storage, systems, workshop. Garage and additional off-street parking. Easy to show starting Thursday, June 4.
MLS PIN #30353461
Feb 2, 2000
Sold
$359,900
$156/sq ft
Sep 27, 1999
Listing Removed
—
Sep 11, 1999
Listed
$359,900
$156/sq ft
CLASSIC CE COLONIAL IN PRIME OAKLEY COUNTRY CLUB AREA REAR FACING MASTERBDRM SUITE,3RD FLR AU PAIR OR IN LAW SUITE UPDATED KITCHEN,BATHS UTILITIES; DECK OFF KITCHEN HSE RENTED UNTIL 1/31/00; NO OCCUPANCY UNTIL 2/1/00
Public Records
Jan 28, 1999
Sold
$355,000
$154/sq ft
Public Records
May 1, 1996
Sold
$280,000
$121/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$12,710 (+6.6%)
$503,900 + $537,900
$1,041,800
2025
$11,923 (−4.2%)
$503,900 + $516,900
$1,020,800
2024
$12,445 (−6.7%)
$489,100 + $574,600
$1,063,700
2023
$13,345 (+8.5%)
$467,200 + $515,500
$982,700
2022
$12,299 (+34.4%)
$430,700 + $497,500
$928,200
2021
$9,150 (+2.9%)
$386,900 + $360,000
$746,900
2020
$8,890 (+5.9%)
$372,300 + $360,000
$732,300
2019
$8,391 (+3.1%)
$357,700 + $293,800
$651,500
2018
$8,139 (−3.0%)
$350,400 + $253,800
$604,200
2017
$8,392 (+9.5%)
$350,400 + $253,800
$604,200
2016
$7,662 (−4.0%)
$328,500 + $231,600
$560,100
2015
$7,979 (+0.5%)
$299,300 + $231,600
$530,900
2014
$7,942 (+1.9%)
$299,300 + $231,600
$530,900
2013
$7,794 (+7.1%)
$299,300 + $231,600
$530,900
2012
$7,276 (+0.2%)
$273,700 + $231,600
$505,300
2011
$7,261 (+3.9%)
$273,700 + $247,900
$521,600
2010
$6,986 (+11.1%)
$288,300 + $236,600
$524,900
2009
$6,290
$296,600 + $217,300
$513,900
Tax history for 141 Common St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$12,710 (+6.6%)
$503,900 + $537,900
$1,041,800
2025
$11,923 (−4.2%)
$503,900 + $516,900
$1,020,800
2024
$12,445 (−6.7%)
$489,100 + $574,600
$1,063,700
2023
$13,345 (+8.5%)
$467,200 + $515,500
$982,700
2022
$12,299 (+34.4%)
$430,700 + $497,500
$928,200
2021
$9,150 (+2.9%)
$386,900 + $360,000
$746,900
2020
$8,890 (+5.9%)
$372,300 + $360,000
$732,300
2019
$8,391 (+3.1%)
$357,700 + $293,800
$651,500
2018
$8,139 (−3.0%)
$350,400 + $253,800
$604,200
2017
$8,392 (+9.5%)
$350,400 + $253,800
$604,200
2016
$7,662 (−4.0%)
$328,500 + $231,600
$560,100
2015
$7,979 (+0.5%)
$299,300 + $231,600
$530,900
2014
$7,942 (+1.9%)
$299,300 + $231,600
$530,900
2013
$7,794 (+7.1%)
$299,300 + $231,600
$530,900
2012
$7,276 (+0.2%)
$273,700 + $231,600
$505,300
2011
$7,261 (+3.9%)
$273,700 + $247,900
$521,600
2010
$6,986 (+11.1%)
$288,300 + $236,600
$524,900
2009
$6,290
$296,600 + $217,300
$513,900
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
5
Baths
3.5
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,098 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2015
Sq. Ft.
2,310
Year built
1925
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2558544S
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
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway, Paved
Directions: between Cushing Square Belmont & Watertown Square Watertown
UnparsedAddress: 141 Common St, Watertown MA 02472
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Marina, Private School, Public School, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,310
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: 2015
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2558544S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
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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 • 0.8mi
6/10
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