Picture Perfect Side Entrance 4 Bedroom 1.5 Bth Colonial in Pristine Condition Located in the sought after Oakley CC Area New Kitchen w/soap stone counters & SS Appliances. Cozy Living Room w/Fireplace Formal Dining Room w/French Doors Leading to a beautiful deck. Updated Roof, heat & electric. Hardwood floors throughout. Fireplace in lower level perfect for future finished area. Two Car detached garage. Private roof deck off of Master Bedroom. Walk-up Third floor great for future expansion.
Classic 1920's Side Entrance Colonial located near the Oakley C.C. This home features 8 rooms 4 bedrooms 2 full baths. Sunny Livingroom w/fireplace. Formal Diningroom w/french doors to spacious Mahoghany deck. Eat-in kitchen with seperate breakfast area. Recent updates include new tiled bath, new gas furnace, 2 year old roof, new front steps, new deck, new exterior paint. Oversized 2 car garage w/new floor. Partially finished lower level w/full bath. Walk-up attic w/cedar closet & storage area.
MLS PIN #50497930
Jul 15, 1998
Sold
$285,000
$174/sq ft
May 15, 1998
Listing Removed
—
May 2, 1998
Listed
$299,900
$183/sq ft
CHARMING COLONIAL IN SOUGHT AFTER OAKLEY C.C. AREA! THIS HOUSE OFFERS 8 ROOMS OF CHARACTER W/FP LVINGROOM, FORMAL DINING AREA, & BEAUTIFUL SUNROOM. SCREENED PORCH W/LARGE FENCED YARD. 2ND LEVEL HAS 4 BEDROOMS. WALK-UP ATTIC WITH
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$10,863 (+6.3%)
$504,300 + $386,100
$890,400
2025
$10,215 (+7.0%)
$504,300 + $370,300
$874,600
2024
$9,551 (−7.4%)
$489,500 + $326,800
$816,300
2023
$10,311 (+9.3%)
$467,600 + $291,700
$759,300
2022
$9,433 (+15.3%)
$431,000 + $280,900
$711,900
2021
$8,184 (+3.2%)
$387,200 + $280,900
$668,100
2020
$7,933 (+5.2%)
$372,600 + $280,900
$653,500
2019
$7,543 (+2.0%)
$358,000 + $227,600
$585,600
2018
$7,394 (−3.0%)
$350,700 + $198,200
$548,900
2017
$7,624 (+9.3%)
$350,700 + $198,200
$548,900
2016
$6,974 (−3.4%)
$328,800 + $181,000
$509,800
2015
$7,222 (+0.5%)
$299,500 + $181,000
$480,500
2014
$7,188 (+1.9%)
$299,500 + $181,000
$480,500
2013
$7,054 (+7.7%)
$299,500 + $181,000
$480,500
2012
$6,552 (−0.2%)
$274,000 + $181,000
$455,000
2011
$6,567 (−1.1%)
$274,000 + $197,800
$471,800
2010
$6,643 (+9.6%)
$288,600 + $210,500
$499,100
2009
$6,061
$296,800 + $198,400
$495,200
Tax history for 153 Common St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$10,863 (+6.3%)
$504,300 + $386,100
$890,400
2025
$10,215 (+7.0%)
$504,300 + $370,300
$874,600
2024
$9,551 (−7.4%)
$489,500 + $326,800
$816,300
2023
$10,311 (+9.3%)
$467,600 + $291,700
$759,300
2022
$9,433 (+15.3%)
$431,000 + $280,900
$711,900
2021
$8,184 (+3.2%)
$387,200 + $280,900
$668,100
2020
$7,933 (+5.2%)
$372,600 + $280,900
$653,500
2019
$7,543 (+2.0%)
$358,000 + $227,600
$585,600
2018
$7,394 (−3.0%)
$350,700 + $198,200
$548,900
2017
$7,624 (+9.3%)
$350,700 + $198,200
$548,900
2016
$6,974 (−3.4%)
$328,800 + $181,000
$509,800
2015
$7,222 (+0.5%)
$299,500 + $181,000
$480,500
2014
$7,188 (+1.9%)
$299,500 + $181,000
$480,500
2013
$7,054 (+7.7%)
$299,500 + $181,000
$480,500
2012
$6,552 (−0.2%)
$274,000 + $181,000
$455,000
2011
$6,567 (−1.1%)
$274,000 + $197,800
$471,800
2010
$6,643 (+9.6%)
$288,600 + $210,500
$499,100
2009
$6,061
$296,800 + $198,400
$495,200
*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
1.5
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,098 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,584
Year built
1924
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3126837S
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: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
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: Second
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): 2
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Interior Features: Sun Room
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,636
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Deck, Balcony
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: $6,061
Tax Year: 2009
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
Location
Location Information
Directions: Belmont or mt. Auburn to Common
UnparsedAddress: 153 Common St, Watertown MA 02472
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,584
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1924
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3126837S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026
Other
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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