Off Market Aug 2019 for $826K

$1,230,102

•

1,840

sq ft

161 Lovell Rd, Watertown, MA 02472

About this home

Classic 8 room, 3 bedroom center entrance Colonial located in sought-after Watertown neighborhood. Set on the flat of the hill near the Belmont line, this home's character and charm eagerly awaits new personal touches and updates. Bright front-to-back living room with original gum wood, fireplace, and hardwood floors. Large master bedroom with three season porch and two closets. Two other generously sized bedrooms and a tiled full bath on the second floor. Spacious and level backyard is perfect for children and entertaining. Fresh coat of paint on the exterior of the home and a recently replaced gas heating system. One car garage, paved driveway, walk-up attic, plenty or storage space in basement. Walk to new Cushing Village, Lowell Elementary, Watertown High School, Oakley Country Club. Minutes to Cambridge, Boston, Charles River and the new Arsenal Yards.

Single-familyProperty Type

1926Year Built

5,880 sq ftLot Size

$669Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Bob Airasian • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Belmont

Bought with Paul Cottone • The Cottone Co., Real Estate

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•Source:MLS PIN #72521612

Redfin Estimate

$1,230,102

$404K since sold in August 2019$49K since August

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This home's estimate is 10.3% lower than the average sale price ($1.37M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD NOV 25, 2025
$1,110,000
A
3 beds2.5 baths1,664 sq ft
50 Hammond Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$1,260,000
B
4 beds1.5 baths1,648 sq ft
11 Poplar St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$1,600,000
C
4 beds1.5 baths1,664 sq ft
16 Preble Gardens Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUN 12, 2026
$1,275,000
D
3 beds2 baths2,025 sq ft
33 Palfrey Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD MAR 27, 2026
$1,830,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths2,682 sq ft
50 Poplar St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD OCT 22, 2025
$1,150,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths1,968 sq ft
91 Standish Rd, Watertown, MA 02472

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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

100.0%

0.6% MoM

Median sale price

$860K

$10K MoM

Avg. days on market

22d

2 days MoM

Recently sold homes

110

7 MoM

New listings for sale

$825,000
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$1,250,000
4 beds2 baths2,200 sq ft
6 Bates Rd E, Watertown, MA 02472
$759,000
2 beds2 baths1,050 sq ft
20 Beechwood Ave Unit A-2, Watertown, MA 02472
$545,000
2 beds1.5 baths1,311 sq ft
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Sale history for 161 Lovell Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$13,447 (+7.0%)

$605,800 + $496,400

$1,102,200

2025

$12,564 (+6.2%)

$605,800 + $469,900

$1,075,700

2024

$11,829 (−5.7%)

$580,600 + $430,400

$1,011,000

2023

$12,538 (+9.0%)

$544,300 + $379,000

$923,300

2022

$11,508 (+16.1%)

$500,700 + $367,800

$868,500

2021

$9,911 (+0.9%)

$464,400 + $344,700

$809,100

2020

$9,822 (+2.5%)

$464,400 + $344,700

$809,100

2019

$9,584 (+0.6%)

$464,400 + $279,700

$744,100

2018

$9,527 (−1.0%)

$464,400 + $242,900

$707,300

2017

$9,623 (+12.2%)

$449,900 + $242,900

$692,800

2016

$8,577 (−2.8%)

$406,400 + $220,600

$627,000

2015

$8,824 (+3.0%)

$366,500 + $220,600

$587,100

2014

$8,566 (+1.9%)

$352,000 + $220,600

$572,600

2013

$8,406 (+5.3%)

$352,000 + $220,600

$572,600

2012

$7,983 (+9.0%)

$333,800 + $220,600

$554,400

2011

$7,322 (+2.4%)

$301,200 + $224,800

$526,000

2010

$7,147 (+5.6%)

$301,200 + $235,800

$537,000

2009

$6,770

$335,600 + $217,500

$553,100

Tax history for 161 Lovell Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$13,447 (+7.0%)

$605,800 + $496,400

$1,102,200

2025

$12,564 (+6.2%)

$605,800 + $469,900

$1,075,700

2024

$11,829 (−5.7%)

$580,600 + $430,400

$1,011,000

2023

$12,538 (+9.0%)

$544,300 + $379,000

$923,300

2022

$11,508 (+16.1%)

$500,700 + $367,800

$868,500

2021

$9,911 (+0.9%)

$464,400 + $344,700

$809,100

2020

$9,822 (+2.5%)

$464,400 + $344,700

$809,100

2019

$9,584 (+0.6%)

$464,400 + $279,700

$744,100

2018

$9,527 (−1.0%)

$464,400 + $242,900

$707,300

2017

$9,623 (+12.2%)

$449,900 + $242,900

$692,800

2016

$8,577 (−2.8%)

$406,400 + $220,600

$627,000

2015

$8,824 (+3.0%)

$366,500 + $220,600

$587,100

2014

$8,566 (+1.9%)

$352,000 + $220,600

$572,600

2013

$8,406 (+5.3%)

$352,000 + $220,600

$572,600

2012

$7,983 (+9.0%)

$333,800 + $220,600

$554,400

2011

$7,322 (+2.4%)

$301,200 + $224,800

$526,000

2010

$7,147 (+5.6%)

$301,200 + $235,800

$537,000

2009

$6,770

$335,600 + $217,500

$553,100

*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

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

5,663 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,840

Year built

1926

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

1044439S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 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, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 288
Length: 12
Width: 24
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 120
Length: 12
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 16
Length: 4
Width: 4
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 35
Length: 7
Width: 5
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Area: 288
Length: 12
Width: 24
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 150
Length: 15
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Vinyl,Pantry

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Sun Room, Foyer

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,840
Foundation Details: Block
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Yellow

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.13
Lot Features: Level
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $9,584
Tax Year: 2019

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Location

Location Information
Directions: Belmont St. or Orchard St. to Lovell Rd.
UnparsedAddress: 161 Lovell Rd, Watertown MA 02472

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Private School, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,840
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 5,663 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1926
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1044439S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 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 • 0.3mi

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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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

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

3/10 Fire Factor

0.15% 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

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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Watertown, MA • 02472

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Estimated sale price

$1.17M – $1.42M

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Home values near 161 Lovell Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
148 Lovell Road, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1887 Sq. Ft.	$1,132,966
167 Lovell Road, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,294,307

Address	Redfin Estimate
175 Lovell Road, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 1930 Sq. Ft.	$1,617,242
155 Lovell Road, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1860 Sq. Ft.	$1,159,737

Address	Redfin Estimate
173 Lovell Road, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1989 Sq. Ft.	$1,238,879
149 Lovell Road, Watertown, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2459 Sq. Ft.	$1,533,605

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