Stunning 4 bed, 2.5 bath center entrance colonial located on a dead-end street in one of Watertown's most desirable neighborhoods. Abutting the Oakley Country Club, minutes to Cambridge and Boston, stands this special home w/ extensive updates. Young kitchen w/ custom shaker cabinets, high end appliances, and granite counters. Living room has a wood-burning fireplace and hardwood floors. The bright sunroom has built in shelves for the perfect office/den. 3 bedrooms on the 2nd floor, including a front-to-back primary w/ 2 closets, and a large main bath. 3rd floor recently expanded to include a 4th bedroom, home office, and additional bathroom. The exterior was replaced w/ cedar shingles/clapboard, and a new architectural roof. Driveway has been widened w/ new pavers and stone retaining walls. Tranquil outdoor spaces include 2nd floor balcony, patio, deck, and fenced-in yard. The new net zero Hosmer school and bus stop down the street. Minutes to Arsenal Yards/Charles River/Parks.
Single-familyProperty Type
1927Year Built
5,358 sq ftLot Size
$792Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Bob Airasian• Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont
Bought with MA Online Offers• eXp Realty LLC - Corporate Office
Impeccable 1920's center entrance colonial abutting Oakley CC. Gorgeous 2014 kitchen with SS appliances, granite counter tops, Wolfe double built in ovens, Wolf 5 burner gas stovetop, Sub Zero french door refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher, recessed lighting and custom white Shaker cabinets. Pristine throughout. Generous sized front to back living room with wood burning FP, adjacent TV room, dining room with two hutches, gleaming oak HW floors throughout and both baths are gut renovated. Second floor has three bedrooms, one with access to second floor deck. Front to back master bedroom with two closets, bedroom/office with built in bookcases and large closet, and third bedroom with seasonal views of Boston. Staircase to third floor from hallway. The front and rear yard is professionally landscaped. Private rear yard offers a mahogany deck, patio and many flowering plantings . System updates include: heating system, windows, 200 Amp electrical panel, roof, gas water heater, MORE!
MLS PIN #70952373
Nov 30, 2009
Sold
$530,000
$240/sq ft
Oct 10, 2009
Contingent
—
Aug 18, 2009
Price Changed
$579,000
$262/sq ft
Jul 25, 2009
Listed
$600,000
$272/sq ft
An opportunity to live in Watertown's finest neighborhood! Charming 7 room Center Entrance colonial on a quiet street overlooking the Oakley Country Club. Gracious living room with fireplace, formal diningroom w/2 built-in china cabinets, walk-up attic, heating system 1.5 yrs. old, spacious master bedroom with 2 closets, large deck in backyard. Convenient location, easy access to schools, minutes to Harvard Square. Needs your TLC.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$18,417 (+9.3%)
$779,000 + $730,600
$1,509,600
2025
$16,855 (+10.0%)
$779,000 + $664,100
$1,443,100
2024
$15,321 (−3.2%)
$750,200 + $559,300
$1,309,500
2023
$15,825 (+9.1%)
$671,200 + $494,100
$1,165,300
2022
$14,511 (+18.4%)
$615,900 + $479,300
$1,095,200
2021
$12,256 (+2.5%)
$521,200 + $479,300
$1,000,500
2020
$11,954 (+13.7%)
$505,400 + $479,300
$984,700
2019
$10,513 (+1.0%)
$481,700 + $334,500
$816,200
2018
$10,410 (+2.2%)
$481,700 + $291,100
$772,800
2017
$10,186 (+5.3%)
$442,200 + $291,100
$733,300
2016
$9,673 (+1.5%)
$442,200 + $264,900
$707,100
2015
$9,526 (+0.5%)
$410,600 + $223,200
$633,800
2014
$9,482 (+1.9%)
$410,600 + $223,200
$633,800
2013
$9,304 (+10.1%)
$410,600 + $223,200
$633,800
2012
$8,454 (+8.3%)
$363,900 + $223,200
$587,100
2011
$7,804 (−12.5%)
$363,900 + $196,700
$560,600
2010
$8,922 (+7.5%)
$383,000 + $287,300
$670,300
2009
$8,301
$411,000 + $267,200
$678,200
Tax history for 15 Arden Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$18,417 (+9.3%)
$779,000 + $730,600
$1,509,600
2025
$16,855 (+10.0%)
$779,000 + $664,100
$1,443,100
2024
$15,321 (−3.2%)
$750,200 + $559,300
$1,309,500
2023
$15,825 (+9.1%)
$671,200 + $494,100
$1,165,300
2022
$14,511 (+18.4%)
$615,900 + $479,300
$1,095,200
2021
$12,256 (+2.5%)
$521,200 + $479,300
$1,000,500
2020
$11,954 (+13.7%)
$505,400 + $479,300
$984,700
2019
$10,513 (+1.0%)
$481,700 + $334,500
$816,200
2018
$10,410 (+2.2%)
$481,700 + $291,100
$772,800
2017
$10,186 (+5.3%)
$442,200 + $291,100
$733,300
2016
$9,673 (+1.5%)
$442,200 + $264,900
$707,100
2015
$9,526 (+0.5%)
$410,600 + $223,200
$633,800
2014
$9,482 (+1.9%)
$410,600 + $223,200
$633,800
2013
$9,304 (+10.1%)
$410,600 + $223,200
$633,800
2012
$8,454 (+8.3%)
$363,900 + $223,200
$587,100
2011
$7,804 (−12.5%)
$363,900 + $196,700
$560,600
2010
$8,922 (+7.5%)
$383,000 + $287,300
$670,300
2009
$8,301
$411,000 + $267,200
$678,200
*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
5,227 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,206
Year built
1927
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
1668196S
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: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 1
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Under, Off Street, Driveway, Paved
Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Sun Room, Home Office
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,206
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Mint
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Balcony, Professional Landscaping, Fenced Yard
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.12
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $15,825
Tax Year: 2023
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Stoneleigh Rd. to Arden Rd.
UnparsedAddress: 15 Arden Rd, Watertown MA 02472
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Private School, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,206
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 5,227 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1927
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1668196S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
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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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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