Off Market Jun 2011 for $773K

$1,795,818

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,173/mo

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3,020

sq ft

17 Bates Road East, Watertown, MA 02472

About this home

Meticulously maintained & substantially updated Georgian Colonial. Large light-filled rooms,high ceilings,handsome period detail, beautiful woodwork & oak floors throughout. Elegant foyer w/gracious staircase,grand LR w/fireplace overlooking beautifully landscaped grounds,spacious DR, 2008 granite gourmet eat-in kitchen,family room w/fireplace,breakfast rm/office,half-bath. 2nd floor has 4 generously proportioned bedrooms,office & 2 baths. 2-c garage. Easy access to Mass Pike, Newton & Cambridge

Single-familyProperty Type

1922Year Built

9,735 sq ftLot Size

$595Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Natasha Roberts • Hammond Residential R. E.

Listed by • Hammond Residential R. E.

Bought with Edmund Feijo • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge

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•Source:MLS PIN #71208122

Redfin Estimate

$1,795,818

$1.0M since sold in June 2011$31K since July

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This home's estimate is 3.7% higher than the average sale price ($1.73M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,365,000
A
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SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$1,975,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,708 sq ft
38 Payson Terace, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD MAR 31, 2026
$1,830,000
C
4 beds3.5 baths2,906 sq ft
25 Barnard Ave, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD JUN 9, 2026
$1,900,000
D
4 beds3 baths3,135 sq ft
23 Columbia St, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$2,000,000
E
4 beds3 baths3,570 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 5, 2026
$1,320,000
F
3 beds3 baths1,650 sq ft
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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

Recently sold homes

102

6 MoM

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OPEN SAT, 12PM TO 1:30PM
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Sale history for 17 Bates Road East

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$17,885 (+6.7%)

$655,300 + $810,700

$1,466,000

2025

$16,755 (+11.4%)

$655,300 + $779,200

$1,434,500

2024

$15,039 (−4.9%)

$626,800 + $658,600

$1,285,400

2023

$15,811 (+8.5%)

$587,600 + $576,700

$1,164,300

2022

$14,566 (+12.2%)

$540,600 + $558,700

$1,099,300

2021

$12,987 (+0.9%)

$501,500 + $558,700

$1,060,200

2020

$12,871 (+4.2%)

$501,500 + $558,700

$1,060,200

2019

$12,347 (+2.7%)

$501,500 + $457,100

$958,600

2018

$12,025 (−0.8%)

$501,500 + $391,200

$892,700

2017

$12,125 (+12.2%)

$485,800 + $387,100

$872,900

2016

$10,809 (−3.7%)

$438,800 + $351,300

$790,100

2015

$11,227 (+2.6%)

$395,700 + $351,300

$747,000

2014

$10,940 (+2.4%)

$380,000 + $351,300

$731,300

2013

$10,687 (+4.8%)

$380,000 + $348,000

$728,000

2012

$10,201 (+11.7%)

$360,400 + $348,000

$708,400

2011

$9,136 (+4.4%)

$325,200 + $331,100

$656,300

2010

$8,750 (+9.3%)

$325,200 + $332,200

$657,400

2009

$8,009

$362,400 + $291,900

$654,300

Tax history for 17 Bates Road East

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$17,885 (+6.7%)

$655,300 + $810,700

$1,466,000

2025

$16,755 (+11.4%)

$655,300 + $779,200

$1,434,500

2024

$15,039 (−4.9%)

$626,800 + $658,600

$1,285,400

2023

$15,811 (+8.5%)

$587,600 + $576,700

$1,164,300

2022

$14,566 (+12.2%)

$540,600 + $558,700

$1,099,300

2021

$12,987 (+0.9%)

$501,500 + $558,700

$1,060,200

2020

$12,871 (+4.2%)

$501,500 + $558,700

$1,060,200

2019

$12,347 (+2.7%)

$501,500 + $457,100

$958,600

2018

$12,025 (−0.8%)

$501,500 + $391,200

$892,700

2017

$12,125 (+12.2%)

$485,800 + $387,100

$872,900

2016

$10,809 (−3.7%)

$438,800 + $351,300

$790,100

2015

$11,227 (+2.6%)

$395,700 + $351,300

$747,000

2014

$10,940 (+2.4%)

$380,000 + $351,300

$731,300

2013

$10,687 (+4.8%)

$380,000 + $348,000

$728,000

2012

$10,201 (+11.7%)

$360,400 + $348,000

$708,400

2011

$9,136 (+4.4%)

$325,200 + $331,100

$656,300

2010

$8,750 (+9.3%)

$325,200 + $332,200

$657,400

2009

$8,009

$362,400 + $291,900

$654,300

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

9,583 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,062

Year built

1922

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

1672429S

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: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Open Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 168
Length: 14
Width: 12
Level: Second

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 196
Length: 14
Width: 14
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 154
Length: 14
Width: 11
Level: Second

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 143
Length: 13
Width: 11
Level: Second

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second

Living Room Information
Area: 350
Length: 25
Width: 14
Level: First

Family Room Information
Area: 252
Length: 21
Width: 12
Level: First

Dining Room Information
Area: 182
Length: 14
Width: 13
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Area: 234
Length: 18
Width: 13
Level: First

Office Room Information
Area: 42
Length: 7
Width: 6
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2

Appliances
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Door Features: French Doors
Flooring: Wood, Tile
Interior Features: Office, Foyer, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,020
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Brick
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since

Exterior Features
Roof: Tile, Clay
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.22
Lot Features: Cleared, Level
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,749.99
Tax Year: 2011

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water

Location

School Information
Elementary School: Hosmer
Middle Or Junior School: Watertown Mid
High School: Watertown High

Location Information
Directions: Off Mt. Auburn between Garfield Street and Russell Ave
UnparsedAddress: 17 Bates Road East, Watertown MA 02472

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,062
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 9,583 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1922
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1672429S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Exclusions: Some Drapes (Please Ask Broker), Lower Level Standing Work Benches, Garage Standing Shelves.
StandardStatus: Closed

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Transit

Hosmer Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

7/10

Watertown Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi

7/10

Watertown High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

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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$1.71M – $2.07M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
29 Bates Road, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3240 Sq. Ft.	$1,310,660
25 Bates Road, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1852 Sq. Ft.	$1,577,758

Address	Redfin Estimate
6 Bates Road East, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2200 Sq. Ft.	$1,257,981
33 Bates Road, Watertown, MA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2788 Sq. Ft.	$1,289,324

Address	Redfin Estimate
11 Bates Road East, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1900 Sq. Ft.	$1,206,905
55 Bates Road #53A, Watertown, MA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1532 Sq. Ft.	$730,186

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