OFF MARKET

Off market jul 2016 for $830K

$1,377,406

•

2,600

sq ft

17 Center St, Watertown, MA 02472

About this home

Elegant Victorian, circa 1900, located in the heart of one of Watertown's most sought-after neighborhoods. This handsome home has superb street presence along with amazing interior and exterior period detail. Custom carpentry, crown moldings, thick baseboards, Queen Anne windows, plantation shutters and beautiful pine floors. Expansive living room showcases large fireplace with custom hearth and mantle as well as bay windows that allow for terrific natural light. Kitchen addition with wet island, high end appliances, large windows, hardwood floors and egress to deck overlooking the yard. Tasteful dining room with french doors, bonus study and full bath also on the 1st level. Three generous sized bedrooms and the main bath with tile floor and surround on second floor. 3rd floor offers the 4th bedroom and potential for master suite! 2 car garage! Walk to two malls, Arsenal on the Charles, Watertown Sq. and the Charles river. Minutes to Boston, Harvard Sq. and Mass Pike! As-Is!

Single-familyProperty Type

1900Year Built

8,610 sq ftLot Size

$530Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Bob Airasian • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Bought with Ellen Sullivan • Hammond Residential Real Estate

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #72008498

Redfin Estimate

$1,377,406

$547K since sold in July 2016$14K since September

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This home's estimate is 1.1% lower than the average sale price ($1.39M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,302,500
A
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SOLD SEP 8, 2026
$1,050,000
B
4 beds2 baths2,717 sq ft
38-40 Pequossette St, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$1,365,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,093 sq ft
32 Marcia Rd, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD APR 28, 2026
$1,700,000
D
5 beds2 baths2,429 sq ft
40 Marion Rd, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD MAY 19, 2026
$1,275,000
E
4 beds2 baths2,267 sq ft
69 Capitol St, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD MAY 28, 2026
$1,665,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,453 sq ft
35 Falmouth St, Belmont, MA 02478

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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

0 days MoM

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14 MoM

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Sale history for 17 Center St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72008498

Jul 29, 2016

Sold

$830,000

$319/sq ft

May 29, 2016

Pending

—

May 19, 2016

Listed

$819,900

$315/sq ft

MLS PIN #50294206

Sep 19, 1995

Sold

$268,000

$103/sq ft

Aug 8, 1995

Listing Removed

—

Jul 13, 1995

Listed

$274,900

$106/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$14,073 (+15.1%)

$561,200 + $592,300

$1,153,500

2025

$12,232 (+12.6%)

$561,200 + $486,100

$1,047,300

2024

$10,860 (−7.8%)

$529,000 + $399,200

$928,200

2023

$11,778 (+10.1%)

$506,000 + $361,300

$867,300

2022

$10,697 (+10.3%)

$460,000 + $347,300

$807,300

2021

$9,702 (+2.9%)

$444,700 + $347,300

$792,000

2020

$9,428 (+2.5%)

$429,300 + $347,300

$776,600

2019

$9,200 (+5.9%)

$429,300 + $285,000

$714,300

2018

$8,688 (+7.1%)

$398,700 + $246,300

$645,000

2017

$8,113 (+9.2%)

$348,800 + $235,300

$584,100

2016

$7,427 (−2.1%)

$329,700 + $213,200

$542,900

2015

$7,583 (+4.4%)

$291,300 + $213,200

$504,500

2014

$7,262 (+1.9%)

$272,200 + $213,200

$485,400

2013

$7,126 (+5.3%)

$272,200 + $213,200

$485,400

2012

$6,768 (+3.0%)

$256,800 + $213,200

$470,000

2011

$6,573 (+0.5%)

$251,100 + $221,100

$472,200

2010

$6,539 (+10.9%)

$264,500 + $226,800

$491,300

2009

$5,897

$283,700 + $198,100

$481,800

Tax history for 17 Center St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$14,073 (+15.1%)

$561,200 + $592,300

$1,153,500

2025

$12,232 (+12.6%)

$561,200 + $486,100

$1,047,300

2024

$10,860 (−7.8%)

$529,000 + $399,200

$928,200

2023

$11,778 (+10.1%)

$506,000 + $361,300

$867,300

2022

$10,697 (+10.3%)

$460,000 + $347,300

$807,300

2021

$9,702 (+2.9%)

$444,700 + $347,300

$792,000

2020

$9,428 (+2.5%)

$429,300 + $347,300

$776,600

2019

$9,200 (+5.9%)

$429,300 + $285,000

$714,300

2018

$8,688 (+7.1%)

$398,700 + $246,300

$645,000

2017

$8,113 (+9.2%)

$348,800 + $235,300

$584,100

2016

$7,427 (−2.1%)

$329,700 + $213,200

$542,900

2015

$7,583 (+4.4%)

$291,300 + $213,200

$504,500

2014

$7,262 (+1.9%)

$272,200 + $213,200

$485,400

2013

$7,126 (+5.3%)

$272,200 + $213,200

$485,400

2012

$6,768 (+3.0%)

$256,800 + $213,200

$470,000

2011

$6,573 (+0.5%)

$251,100 + $221,100

$472,200

2010

$6,539 (+10.9%)

$264,500 + $226,800

$491,300

2009

$5,897

$283,700 + $198,100

$481,800

*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

8,712 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,660

Year built

1882

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3788635S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 11, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Detached, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 169
Length: 13
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 154
Length: 11
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 110
Length: 10
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 156
Length: 12
Width: 13
Level: Third
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 49
Length: 7
Width: 7
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 40
Length: 5
Width: 8
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Area: 390
Length: 13
Width: 30
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,French Doors

Dining Room Information
Area: 192
Length: 12
Width: 16
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors

Kitchen Information
Area: 441
Length: 21
Width: 21
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Cabinets - Upgraded

Office Room Information
Area: 88
Length: 8
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

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): 9
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Closet, Study, Office

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,600
Foundation Details: Stone, Brick/Mortar
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
Roof: Slate, Rubber
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck
Exterior Features: Porch, Deck

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.2
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,583
Tax Year: 2015

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: Walnut or Franklin to Center
UnparsedAddress: 17 Center St, Watertown MA 02472

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

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,660
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 8,712 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1882
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3788635S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
Exclusions: Ask Agent, May Be Some Exclusions
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

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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Lifestyle

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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

$1.31M – $1.59M

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Home values near 17 Center St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
30 Center Street, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4513 Sq. Ft.	$2,410,212
14 Center Street #2, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1257 Sq. Ft.	$664,509

Address	Redfin Estimate
20 Center Street, Watertown, MA 6 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3957 Sq. Ft.	$1,459,508
14 Center Street #3, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2709 Sq. Ft.	$1,111,643

Address	Redfin Estimate
14 Center Street #1, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1448 Sq. Ft.	$719,126
14 Center Street #4, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2370 Sq. Ft.	$893,603

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