Off Market Dec 2010 for $643K

$1,339,067

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,428/mo

•

2,400

sq ft

159 Standish Rd, Watertown, MA 02472

About this home

Classic 4 Bedroom 1.5 bath CE Colonial in Pristine condition situated on a quiet tree lined street in a family neighborhood near the Oakley C.C. New Windows,roof, siding, beautiful new back deck. Large Living Room w/FP, formal Dining Room. Large Sunroom perfect for family room or playroom. eat-in Kitchen w/mudroom & half bath. Partially finished lower level. Updated heat & electric. 1 Car garage. Fenced in yard.

Single-familyProperty Type

1920Year Built

5,330 sq ftLot Size

$558Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Ari Koufos • Realty Executives

Bought with Patricia Baker • Hammond Residential R. E.

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•Source:MLS PIN #71053154

Redfin Estimate

$1,339,067

$696K since sold in December 2010$5,000 since July

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B
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C
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D
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E
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SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$1,400,000
F
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Market trends in 02472, MA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.6%

+0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$850K

$5K MoM

Avg. days on market

19d

0 days MoM

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6 MoM

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Sale history for 159 Standish Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71053154

Dec 17, 2010

Listing Removed

—

Dec 17, 2010

Sold

$643,000

$268/sq ft

Oct 7, 2010

Contingent

—

Aug 14, 2010

Price Changed

$659,900

$275/sq ft

Jul 13, 2010

Price Changed

$689,900

$287/sq ft

Apr 28, 2010

Price Changed

$699,900

$292/sq ft

Apr 6, 2010

Price Changed

$709,000

$295/sq ft

Mar 25, 2010

Listed

$729,000

$304/sq ft

MLS PIN #70258200

Dec 16, 2005

Sold

$625,000

$260/sq ft

Nov 4, 2005

Listing Removed

—

Sep 12, 2005

Listed

$635,000

$265/sq ft

Classic Dutch Colonial on the Belmont line with front to back fireplaced lvrm, leading to sunroom. Formal diningrm, updated custom oak kitchen and a half bath with an enclosed back porch finish the 1st level. Gracious staircase leads to a large Mstbdrm with adjoining sunroom, two bdrms and an office. 4th bdrm is on 3rd floor with built ins. Hardwood throughout. Prof landscaped yard w/sprinklers. 1 car extended gar. New roof,paint,windows 2004, new burner 2005. Lovingly maintained home

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$14,128 (+8.8%)

$599,200 + $558,800

$1,158,000

2025

$12,990 (+6.8%)

$599,200 + $513,000

$1,112,200

2024

$12,160 (−5.4%)

$574,000 + $465,300

$1,039,300

2023

$12,852 (+9.3%)

$538,100 + $408,300

$946,400

2022

$11,763 (+12.7%)

$495,000 + $392,800

$887,800

2021

$10,437 (+0.9%)

$459,200 + $392,800

$852,000

2020

$10,343 (+3.2%)

$459,200 + $392,800

$852,000

2019

$10,018 (+1.2%)

$459,200 + $318,600

$777,800

2018

$9,902 (−1.1%)

$459,200 + $275,900

$735,100

2017

$10,011 (+12.1%)

$444,800 + $275,900

$720,700

2016

$8,933 (−3.1%)

$401,800 + $251,200

$653,000

2015

$9,221 (+2.9%)

$362,300 + $251,200

$613,500

2014

$8,964 (+3.5%)

$348,000 + $251,200

$599,200

2013

$8,657 (+5.2%)

$348,000 + $241,700

$589,700

2012

$8,232 (+8.7%)

$330,000 + $241,700

$571,700

2011

$7,574 (+0.4%)

$297,700 + $246,400

$544,100

2010

$7,544 (+6.7%)

$297,700 + $269,100

$566,800

2009

$7,071

$331,800 + $245,900

$577,700

Tax history for 159 Standish Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$14,128 (+8.8%)

$599,200 + $558,800

$1,158,000

2025

$12,990 (+6.8%)

$599,200 + $513,000

$1,112,200

2024

$12,160 (−5.4%)

$574,000 + $465,300

$1,039,300

2023

$12,852 (+9.3%)

$538,100 + $408,300

$946,400

2022

$11,763 (+12.7%)

$495,000 + $392,800

$887,800

2021

$10,437 (+0.9%)

$459,200 + $392,800

$852,000

2020

$10,343 (+3.2%)

$459,200 + $392,800

$852,000

2019

$10,018 (+1.2%)

$459,200 + $318,600

$777,800

2018

$9,902 (−1.1%)

$459,200 + $275,900

$735,100

2017

$10,011 (+12.1%)

$444,800 + $275,900

$720,700

2016

$8,933 (−3.1%)

$401,800 + $251,200

$653,000

2015

$9,221 (+2.9%)

$362,300 + $251,200

$613,500

2014

$8,964 (+3.5%)

$348,000 + $251,200

$599,200

2013

$8,657 (+5.2%)

$348,000 + $241,700

$589,700

2012

$8,232 (+8.7%)

$330,000 + $241,700

$571,700

2011

$7,574 (+0.4%)

$297,700 + $246,400

$544,100

2010

$7,544 (+6.7%)

$297,700 + $269,100

$566,800

2009

$7,071

$331,800 + $245,900

$577,700

*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

5,330

Year renovated

2015

Sq. Ft.

2,400

Year built

1920

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3079337S

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Apr 1, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 276
Length: 23
Width: 12
Level: Second

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 110
Length: 11
Width: 10
Level: Second

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 110
Length: 11
Width: 10
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
Area: 276
Length: 23
Width: 12
Level: First

Family Room Information
Area: 153
Length: 17
Width: 9
Level: First

Dining Room Information
Area: 120
Length: 12
Width: 10
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Area: 192
Length: 16
Width: 12
Level: First

Office Room Information
Area: 35
Length: 7
Width: 5

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, 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
Interior Features: Office, Sun Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,400
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Green

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Deck

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.12
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,071
Tax Year: 2009

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas

Location

Location Information
Directions: Belmont St To Standish Rd
UnparsedAddress: 159 Standish Rd, Watertown MA 02472

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Laundromat

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,400
Stories: 3.0
Parking Spaces: 5
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 5,330 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: 2015
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3079337S
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on Apr 1, 2023

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

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J.R. Lowell Elementary School

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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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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, 14 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

53% 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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$1.27M – $1.54M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
175 Standish Road, Watertown, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3300 Sq. Ft.	$1,653,659
155 Standish Road, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1847 Sq. Ft.	$1,116,276

Address	Redfin Estimate
169 Standish Road, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1967 Sq. Ft.	$1,477,053
149 Standish Road, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1698 Sq. Ft.	$1,296,972

Address	Redfin Estimate
165 Standish Road, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2440 Sq. Ft.	$1,485,694
143 Standish Road, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1806 Sq. Ft.	$1,293,339

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