Off market sep 2000 for $325K

$955,734

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,148/mo

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1,254

sq ft

161 Common St, Watertown, MA 02472

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1920Year Built

6,316 sq ftLot Size

$762Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 spacesParking

Listed by James Savas • Century 21 Adams Realty

Bought with Oleg Kirzner • Century 21 West Realty, Inc.

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•Source:MLS PIN #30430432

Redfin Estimate

$955,734

$631K since sold in September 2000$1,000 since September

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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

100.4%

+0.7% MoM

Median sale price

$880K

$5K MoM

Avg. days on market

22d

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Sale history for 161 Common St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$11,636 (+6.1%)

$505,600 + $448,200

$953,800

2025

$10,971 (+7.3%)

$505,600 + $433,700

$939,300

2024

$10,228 (−9.2%)

$490,700 + $383,500

$874,200

2023

$11,265 (+13.7%)

$468,700 + $360,800

$829,500

2022

$9,906 (+14.9%)

$432,100 + $315,500

$747,600

2021

$8,619 (+3.0%)

$388,100 + $315,500

$703,600

2020

$8,364 (+6.8%)

$373,500 + $315,500

$689,000

2019

$7,828 (−0.3%)

$358,800 + $249,000

$607,800

2018

$7,852 (−0.3%)

$351,500 + $231,400

$582,900

2017

$7,877 (+5.6%)

$351,500 + $215,600

$567,100

2016

$7,457 (−3.8%)

$329,500 + $215,600

$545,100

2015

$7,754 (+3.9%)

$300,300 + $215,600

$515,900

2014

$7,464 (+1.9%)

$300,300 + $198,600

$498,900

2013

$7,324 (+7.5%)

$300,300 + $198,600

$498,900

2012

$6,814 (−4.5%)

$274,600 + $198,600

$473,200

2011

$7,134 (+1.7%)

$274,600 + $237,900

$512,500

2010

$7,017 (+11.1%)

$289,300 + $237,900

$527,200

2009

$6,315

$297,500 + $218,400

$515,900

Tax history for 161 Common St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$11,636 (+6.1%)

$505,600 + $448,200

$953,800

2025

$10,971 (+7.3%)

$505,600 + $433,700

$939,300

2024

$10,228 (−9.2%)

$490,700 + $383,500

$874,200

2023

$11,265 (+13.7%)

$468,700 + $360,800

$829,500

2022

$9,906 (+14.9%)

$432,100 + $315,500

$747,600

2021

$8,619 (+3.0%)

$388,100 + $315,500

$703,600

2020

$8,364 (+6.8%)

$373,500 + $315,500

$689,000

2019

$7,828 (−0.3%)

$358,800 + $249,000

$607,800

2018

$7,852 (−0.3%)

$351,500 + $231,400

$582,900

2017

$7,877 (+5.6%)

$351,500 + $215,600

$567,100

2016

$7,457 (−3.8%)

$329,500 + $215,600

$545,100

2015

$7,754 (+3.9%)

$300,300 + $215,600

$515,900

2014

$7,464 (+1.9%)

$300,300 + $198,600

$498,900

2013

$7,324 (+7.5%)

$300,300 + $198,600

$498,900

2012

$6,814 (−4.5%)

$274,600 + $198,600

$473,200

2011

$7,134 (+1.7%)

$274,600 + $237,900

$512,500

2010

$7,017 (+11.1%)

$289,300 + $237,900

$527,200

2009

$6,315

$297,500 + $218,400

$515,900

*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

6,534 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,904

Year built

1920

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

335943S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Tandem

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 168
Length: 14
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 168
Length: 14
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 96
Length: 12
Width: 8
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Area: 216
Length: 18
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 143
Length: 13
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 182
Length: 14
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Wood, Tile

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,254
Foundation Area: 576
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: GRAY

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Rain Gutters

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.14
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,885
Tax Year: 2000

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Oil

Location

HOA Information
Homeowners Association Membership Not Required

Location Information
UnparsedAddress: 161 Common Street, Watertown MA 02472

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

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,904
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,534 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 335943S

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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Lifestyle

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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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Watertown, MA • 02472

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In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$908,000 – $1.10M

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Home values near 161 Common St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
176 Common St, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1880 Sq. Ft.	$1,215,041
162 Common St, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2352 Sq. Ft.	$1,275,836

Address	Redfin Estimate
170 Common St, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2149 Sq. Ft.	$1,159,662
158 Common St, Watertown, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2840 Sq. Ft.	$1,446,686

Address	Redfin Estimate
166 Common St, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2148 Sq. Ft.	$1,120,168
154 Common St, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 2000 Sq. Ft.	$943,259

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