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OFF MARKET

$1,410,974

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3 ba

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4,446

sq ft

16 Stearns Rd, Watertown, MA 02472

About this home

16 Stearns Rd is a 4,446 square foot multi-family home on a 0.37 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Watertown data, we estimate the home's value is $1,410,974.

Multi-familyProperty Type

1835Year Built

0.37 acresLot Size

$317Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,410,974

$38K since August

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This home's estimate is 26.8% lower than the average sale price ($1.93M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 9, 2026
$1,900,000
A
4 beds3 baths3,135 sq ft
23 Columbia St, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$2,020,000
B
5 beds3 baths3,679 sq ft
16 Russell Ave, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD MAR 31, 2026
$1,830,000
C
4 beds3.5 baths2,906 sq ft
25 Barnard Ave, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$2,650,000
D
4 beds3.5 baths4,498 sq ft
122 Garfield St, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD SEP 9, 2026
$1,319,000
E
6 beds3 baths2,806 sq ft
22 Cypress St, Watertown, MA 02472
BOUGHT WITH REDFIN NOV 21, 2025
$1,850,000
F
4 beds3 baths3,670 sq ft
152 Bellevue Rd, Watertown, MA 02472

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$1,340,046

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Market trends in 02472, MA

Last updated August 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 16 Stearns Rd

As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$16,137 (+6.9%)

$663,200 + $718,400

$1,381,600

2024

$15,101 (−9.7%)

$661,100 + $629,600

$1,290,700

2023

$16,724 (+6.6%)

$620,500 + $611,000

$1,231,500

2022

$15,693 (+14.2%)

$567,900 + $616,500

$1,184,400

2021

$13,743 (+2.1%)

$527,300 + $594,600

$1,121,900

2020

$13,464 (+2.9%)

$527,300 + $581,800

$1,109,100

2019

$13,081 (+0.3%)

$527,300 + $488,300

$1,015,600

2018

$13,036 (−1.4%)

$527,300 + $440,500

$967,800

2017

$13,218 (+7.0%)

$511,100 + $440,500

$951,600

2016

$12,352 (+10.3%)

$462,400 + $440,500

$902,900

2015

$11,196 (+2.7%)

$417,800 + $327,100

$744,900

2014

$10,901 (+1.9%)

$401,600 + $327,100

$728,700

2013

$10,697 (+4.9%)

$401,600 + $327,100

$728,700

2012

$10,201 (+4.0%)

$381,300 + $327,100

$708,400

2011

$9,804 (+0.6%)

$344,800 + $359,500

$704,300

2010

$9,750 (−1.6%)

$344,800 + $387,700

$732,500

2009

$9,913

$416,200 + $393,700

$809,900

Tax history for 16 Stearns Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$16,137 (+6.9%)

$663,200 + $718,400

$1,381,600

2024

$15,101 (−9.7%)

$661,100 + $629,600

$1,290,700

2023

$16,724 (+6.6%)

$620,500 + $611,000

$1,231,500

2022

$15,693 (+14.2%)

$567,900 + $616,500

$1,184,400

2021

$13,743 (+2.1%)

$527,300 + $594,600

$1,121,900

2020

$13,464 (+2.9%)

$527,300 + $581,800

$1,109,100

2019

$13,081 (+0.3%)

$527,300 + $488,300

$1,015,600

2018

$13,036 (−1.4%)

$527,300 + $440,500

$967,800

2017

$13,218 (+7.0%)

$511,100 + $440,500

$951,600

2016

$12,352 (+10.3%)

$462,400 + $440,500

$902,900

2015

$11,196 (+2.7%)

$417,800 + $327,100

$744,900

2014

$10,901 (+1.9%)

$401,600 + $327,100

$728,700

2013

$10,697 (+4.9%)

$401,600 + $327,100

$728,700

2012

$10,201 (+4.0%)

$381,300 + $327,100

$708,400

2011

$9,804 (+0.6%)

$344,800 + $359,500

$704,300

2010

$9,750 (−1.6%)

$344,800 + $387,700

$732,500

2009

$9,913

$416,200 + $393,700

$809,900

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

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,976

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Hot Water

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 10

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Construction Type: Frame
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding/Shingle
Roof Shape Type: Gable

Property Information
Subdivision Name: WATERTOWN
Living Sq. Ft: 4,446
Gross Sq. Ft: 7,981
# of Units: 2
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: WATE 001161 - 000002A- 000000 - 000000

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 16,117
Municipality Name: WATERTOWN
Acres: 0.37
Zoning Code: T
State Use Description: 2-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,446
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.37 acres
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1835
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 854610

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Hosmer Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi

7/10

Watertown Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi

7/10

Watertown High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi

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

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be 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

59% 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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Estimated sale price

$1.34M – $1.62M

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Home values near 16 Stearns Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
19 Stearns Road, Watertown, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1204 Sq. Ft.	—
5 Stearns Road, Watertown, MA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3000 Sq. Ft.	$1,285,873

Address	Redfin Estimate
21 Stearns Road #2, Watertown, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 2080 Sq. Ft.	$810,150
11 Stearns Road, Watertown, MA 7 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3164 Sq. Ft.	$1,263,126

Address	Redfin Estimate
34 Stearns Road, Watertown, MA 6 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2650 Sq. Ft.	$1,307,101
15 Stearns Road, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2880 Sq. Ft.	$1,255,179

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