Bright and airy half-brick colonial set in a sought-after location and on a beautiful tree-lined street. The home has been tastefully updated while keeping much of its original charm. Grand front to back living room with beamed ceiling, built-in book shelves, fireplace and original French doors. Four-season sunrooms located on both the 1st and 2nd floors allow southwest sunlight to flood in all day long. Walk-up attic for possible expansion. Well-designed kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite counters. Refinished hardwood floors throughout. Updates include gas forced hot water heating, high-efficiency European-style tankless gas water heater, new architectural-shingle roof, 2-car detached garage and lovely professionally landscaped yard with patio.
Classic 8rm/4br/1.5bth center entrance colonial home in sought after Oakley CC neighborhood. Fireplace livingroom with hwd floors and beamed ceilings. Formal dining room, newer thermal windows. 2nd floor offers 4 bedrooms and walk up attic. Lots of detailed moldings and old world charm. Beautiful tree lined street. Fantastic family neighborhood.Close to bus line, shops, restaurants on the Belmont line. Needs some updating but well worth the effort. Home being sold in "As Is" condition.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$15,439 (+6.6%)
$604,100 + $661,400
$1,265,500
2025
$14,482 (+3.4%)
$604,100 + $635,800
$1,239,900
2024
$14,003 (−6.7%)
$578,900 + $617,900
$1,196,800
2023
$15,003 (+7.2%)
$542,700 + $562,100
$1,104,800
2022
$13,997 (+12.0%)
$499,300 + $557,100
$1,056,400
2021
$12,497 (+0.9%)
$463,100 + $557,100
$1,020,200
2020
$12,385 (+6.1%)
$463,100 + $557,100
$1,020,200
2019
$11,669 (+7.6%)
$463,100 + $442,900
$906,000
2018
$10,849 (−1.2%)
$463,100 + $342,300
$805,400
2017
$10,986 (+11.9%)
$448,600 + $342,300
$790,900
2016
$9,818 (+13.5%)
$405,200 + $312,500
$717,700
2015
$8,650 (+3.1%)
$365,400 + $210,100
$575,500
2014
$8,393 (+1.9%)
$350,900 + $210,100
$561,000
2013
$8,235 (+5.3%)
$350,900 + $210,100
$561,000
2012
$7,819 (+8.2%)
$332,900 + $210,100
$543,000
2011
$7,229 (+0.3%)
$300,300 + $219,000
$519,300
2010
$7,205 (+6.0%)
$300,300 + $241,000
$541,300
2009
$6,798
$334,700 + $220,700
$555,400
Tax history for 144 Standish Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$15,439 (+6.6%)
$604,100 + $661,400
$1,265,500
2025
$14,482 (+3.4%)
$604,100 + $635,800
$1,239,900
2024
$14,003 (−6.7%)
$578,900 + $617,900
$1,196,800
2023
$15,003 (+7.2%)
$542,700 + $562,100
$1,104,800
2022
$13,997 (+12.0%)
$499,300 + $557,100
$1,056,400
2021
$12,497 (+0.9%)
$463,100 + $557,100
$1,020,200
2020
$12,385 (+6.1%)
$463,100 + $557,100
$1,020,200
2019
$11,669 (+7.6%)
$463,100 + $442,900
$906,000
2018
$10,849 (−1.2%)
$463,100 + $342,300
$805,400
2017
$10,986 (+11.9%)
$448,600 + $342,300
$790,900
2016
$9,818 (+13.5%)
$405,200 + $312,500
$717,700
2015
$8,650 (+3.1%)
$365,400 + $210,100
$575,500
2014
$8,393 (+1.9%)
$350,900 + $210,100
$561,000
2013
$8,235 (+5.3%)
$350,900 + $210,100
$561,000
2012
$7,819 (+8.2%)
$332,900 + $210,100
$543,000
2011
$7,229 (+0.3%)
$300,300 + $219,000
$519,300
2010
$7,205 (+6.0%)
$300,300 + $241,000
$541,300
2009
$6,798
$334,700 + $220,700
$555,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,663 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,263
Year built
1927
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2454328S
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: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Sun Room, Home Office, Walk-Up Attic
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,850
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame, Brick
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Renovated Since
Color: Yellow
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle, Other
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Screens
Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.13
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,235
Tax Year: 2013
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 100 Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Location
Location Information
Directions: Off Belmont Street
UnparsedAddress: 144 Standish Road, Watertown MA 02472
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Highway Access
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,263
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 5,663 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1927
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2454328S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
J.R. Lowell Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
8/10
Watertown Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
7/10
Watertown High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
6/10
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