Off market apr 2009 for $518K

$1,109,635

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,354/mo

•

1,776

sq ft

157 Common St, Watertown, MA 02472

About this home

Thoughtfully renovated side-entrance colonial in prestigious Oakley C.C. area offers excellent proximity to your choice of shops, restaurants, Charles River, the “T”, 90&95 for convenient commuter access. This lovely 3BR home features an elegant kitchen with granite ctrs & stainless appls, newly refinished hdwd flrs throughout, bonus office/sunroom, full bsmt & large attic with expansion possibilities. Gorgeous deck, fenced-in backyard, off-street pkg & garage complete this incredible package.

Single-familyProperty Type

1939Year Built

6,254 sq ftLot Size

$625Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Dara Singleton • Century 21 Commonwealth

Bought with Jerrie Spencer • William Raveis R. E. & Home Services

Redfin checked: a minute ago

•Source:MLS PIN #70885632

Redfin Estimate

$1,109,635

$592K since sold in April 2009$34K since September

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This home's estimate is 16.7% lower than the average sale price ($1.33M) of 6 comparable homes.

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B
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C
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D
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E
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F
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Market trends in 02472, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.7%

0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$870K

$10K MoM

Avg. days on market

22d

0 days MoM

Recently sold homes

110

2 MoM

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Sale history for 157 Common St

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Apr 22, 2009

Sold

$518,000

$292/sq ft

MLS PIN #70885632

Apr 22, 2009

Listing Removed

—

Apr 21, 2009

Sold

$518,000

$292/sq ft

Mar 13, 2009

Contingent

—

Mar 10, 2009

Listed

$529,000

$298/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 4, 2008

Sold

$508,200

$286/sq ft

MLS PIN #70751758

Aug 8, 2008

Listing Removed

—

Aug 4, 2008

Sold

$508,200

$286/sq ft

Jul 24, 2008

Contingent

—

Jun 13, 2008

Price Changed

$519,000

$292/sq ft

Apr 29, 2008

Listed

$549,900

$310/sq ft

Classic Side Entrance Colonial located near the Oakley C.C. boasting charm and many updates, including a new asphalt roof. This home features charming living room w/fireplace, crown molding and cutom built-in bookcases. Hardwood floors throughout. Formal dining room with built-in china cabinet and French doors opening to spacious deck and private fenced yard. Stunning ultra modern eat-in kitchen complete with granite counters and stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors and recessed lights.

MLS PIN #30298068

May 21, 1999

Sold

$290,000

$163/sq ft

Mar 14, 1999

Listing Removed

—

Mar 4, 1999

Listed

$294,900

$166/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$11,337 (+6.2%)

$504,900 + $424,400

$929,300

2025

$10,672 (+7.5%)

$504,900 + $408,800

$913,700

2024

$9,930 (−7.2%)

$490,000 + $358,700

$848,700

2023

$10,697 (+8.9%)

$468,000 + $319,700

$787,700

2022

$9,825 (+15.0%)

$431,500 + $310,000

$741,500

2021

$8,546 (+3.1%)

$387,600 + $310,000

$697,600

2020

$8,292 (+5.5%)

$373,000 + $310,000

$683,000

2019

$7,857 (+2.5%)

$358,300 + $251,700

$610,000

2018

$7,667 (−3.0%)

$351,000 + $218,200

$569,200

2017

$7,906 (+9.5%)

$351,000 + $218,200

$569,200

2016

$7,223 (+0.9%)

$329,100 + $198,900

$528,000

2015

$7,157 (+0.5%)

$299,800 + $176,400

$476,200

2014

$7,124 (+1.9%)

$299,800 + $176,400

$476,200

2013

$6,991 (+7.7%)

$299,800 + $176,400

$476,200

2012

$6,489 (+6.7%)

$274,200 + $176,400

$450,600

2011

$6,082 (+1.7%)

$274,200 + $162,700

$436,900

2010

$5,980 (+6.1%)

$288,900 + $160,400

$449,300

2009

$5,638

$297,100 + $163,500

$460,600

Tax history for 157 Common St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$11,337 (+6.2%)

$504,900 + $424,400

$929,300

2025

$10,672 (+7.5%)

$504,900 + $408,800

$913,700

2024

$9,930 (−7.2%)

$490,000 + $358,700

$848,700

2023

$10,697 (+8.9%)

$468,000 + $319,700

$787,700

2022

$9,825 (+15.0%)

$431,500 + $310,000

$741,500

2021

$8,546 (+3.1%)

$387,600 + $310,000

$697,600

2020

$8,292 (+5.5%)

$373,000 + $310,000

$683,000

2019

$7,857 (+2.5%)

$358,300 + $251,700

$610,000

2018

$7,667 (−3.0%)

$351,000 + $218,200

$569,200

2017

$7,906 (+9.5%)

$351,000 + $218,200

$569,200

2016

$7,223 (+0.9%)

$329,100 + $198,900

$528,000

2015

$7,157 (+0.5%)

$299,800 + $176,400

$476,200

2014

$7,124 (+1.9%)

$299,800 + $176,400

$476,200

2013

$6,991 (+7.7%)

$299,800 + $176,400

$476,200

2012

$6,489 (+6.7%)

$274,200 + $176,400

$450,600

2011

$6,082 (+1.7%)

$274,200 + $162,700

$436,900

2010

$5,980 (+6.1%)

$288,900 + $160,400

$449,300

2009

$5,638

$297,100 + $163,500

$460,600

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

6,098 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,776

Year built

1939

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3736725S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 11, 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, Workshop in Garage, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony / Deck

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Basement
Features: Bathroom - Half

Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid

Office Room Information
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Interior Entry

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Flooring: Wood, Tile
Interior Features: Office

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,776
Foundation Area: 999,999
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Blue

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle, Rubber
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Deck - Roof
Exterior Features: Deck, Rain Gutters, Deck - Roof

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.14
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,637.74
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 or Belmont St. to Common St.
UnparsedAddress: 157 Common Street, Watertown MA 02472

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,776
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1939
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3736725S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

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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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

2/10 Fire Factor

0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

54% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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$1.06M – $1.28M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
170 Common Street, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2149 Sq. Ft.	$1,151,144
158 Common Street, Watertown, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2840 Sq. Ft.	$1,458,566

Address	Redfin Estimate
166 Common Street, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2148 Sq. Ft.	$1,113,055
154 Common Street, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 2000 Sq. Ft.	$931,646

Address	Redfin Estimate
162 Common Street, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2352 Sq. Ft.	$1,277,890
146 Common Street, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2416 Sq. Ft.	$1,245,883

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