Charming 9 Room 5 Bedroom 1.5 bath CE Colonial located near the Oakley Country Club. Beautiful Living Room w/fireplace. Formal Dining Room w/built-in. Large eat-in kitchen. Hardwood floors throughout. Bonus Third floor with 2 bedrooms perfect for guests or home office. Private deck off of second floor master bedroom. Lovely back yard with brick patio. Over sized 2 car garage. Laundry in basement. Updated Windows & Electric.
Classic 1920's C.E Colonial in sought after Oakley C.C. Area. Spacious Livingroom w/FP, Formal Diningroom w/China cabinet. Large Eat-in kitchen w/half bath. Master bedroom w/private balcony. Walk-up third floor with bedroom. New full & half bath. Beautiful new patio. New windows. 2car detached garage. This home has been well cared for. A must see!!
Public Records
Sep 26, 2003
Sold
$169,900
$80/sq ft
MLS PIN #50354502
Jan 31, 1997
Sold
$236,000
$111/sq ft
Dec 20, 1996
Listing Removed
—
Nov 1, 1996
Listed
$252,500
$119/sq ft
CHARMING CENTER ENTRANCE COLONIAL IN TERRIFIC LOCATION FRONT TO BACK FIREPLACED LIVINGROOM, HARDWOOD FLOORS. FRONT TO BACK MASTER BEDROOM. NEEDS COSMETICS. ACT FAST!!! THIS WON'T LAST!!! TAXES BASED ON OWNER OCCUPIED EXEMPTION.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$12,180 (+6.6%)
$504,000 + $494,400
$998,400
2025
$11,423 (+6.1%)
$504,000 + $474,000
$978,000
2024
$10,765 (−6.9%)
$489,200 + $430,900
$920,100
2023
$11,558 (+8.6%)
$467,300 + $383,800
$851,100
2022
$10,640 (+14.4%)
$430,800 + $372,200
$803,000
2021
$9,300 (+2.9%)
$387,000 + $372,200
$759,200
2020
$9,039 (+6.0%)
$372,400 + $372,200
$744,600
2019
$8,527 (+3.1%)
$357,800 + $304,200
$662,000
2018
$8,269 (−3.0%)
$350,500 + $263,400
$613,900
2017
$8,527 (+10.1%)
$350,500 + $263,400
$613,900
2016
$7,743 (−4.0%)
$328,600 + $237,400
$566,000
2015
$8,068 (+0.5%)
$299,400 + $237,400
$536,800
2014
$8,031 (+1.9%)
$299,400 + $237,400
$536,800
2013
$7,880 (+14.4%)
$299,400 + $237,400
$536,800
2012
$6,889 (+1.8%)
$273,800 + $204,600
$478,400
2011
$6,769 (+1.5%)
$273,800 + $212,500
$486,300
2010
$6,667 (+10.1%)
$288,400 + $212,500
$500,900
2009
$6,054
$296,600 + $198,000
$494,600
Tax history for 149 Common St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$12,180 (+6.6%)
$504,000 + $494,400
$998,400
2025
$11,423 (+6.1%)
$504,000 + $474,000
$978,000
2024
$10,765 (−6.9%)
$489,200 + $430,900
$920,100
2023
$11,558 (+8.6%)
$467,300 + $383,800
$851,100
2022
$10,640 (+14.4%)
$430,800 + $372,200
$803,000
2021
$9,300 (+2.9%)
$387,000 + $372,200
$759,200
2020
$9,039 (+6.0%)
$372,400 + $372,200
$744,600
2019
$8,527 (+3.1%)
$357,800 + $304,200
$662,000
2018
$8,269 (−3.0%)
$350,500 + $263,400
$613,900
2017
$8,527 (+10.1%)
$350,500 + $263,400
$613,900
2016
$7,743 (−4.0%)
$328,600 + $237,400
$566,000
2015
$8,068 (+0.5%)
$299,400 + $237,400
$536,800
2014
$8,031 (+1.9%)
$299,400 + $237,400
$536,800
2013
$7,880 (+14.4%)
$299,400 + $237,400
$536,800
2012
$6,889 (+1.8%)
$273,800 + $204,600
$478,400
2011
$6,769 (+1.5%)
$273,800 + $212,500
$486,300
2010
$6,667 (+10.1%)
$288,400 + $212,500
$500,900
2009
$6,054
$296,600 + $198,000
$494,600
*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
2.5
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,098 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,295
Year built
1925
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3607245S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 5
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Bedroom #4 Information
Level: Third
Bedroom #5 Information
Level: Third
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half
Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full
Living Room Information
Level: First
Dining Room Information
Level: First
Kitchen Information
Level: First
Basement Information
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood
Interior Features: Sun Room
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,125
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: White
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Fenced Yard
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.14
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,054
Tax Year: 2009
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Steam, Oil
Location
Location Information
Directions: Mt. Auburn St or Belmont St to Common
UnparsedAddress: 149 Common St, Watertown MA 02472
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,295
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3607245S
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 • 0.4mi
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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