Center-entrance Colonial in the Oakley Country Club area has been beautifully and meticulously maintained. Eat-in kitchen featuring custom Douglas fir cabinetry and recessed lighting, formal dining room, and living room with custom built-in opening to bright family room. Tastefully updated baths. Expansive deck off master BR. Cozy study with built-ins. Full walk-up attic w/ skylights. 2008 finished basement playroom. Lovely landscaped yard w/ sprinkler system, perennials and flowering trees.
Single-familyProperty Type
1928Year Built
5,330 sq ftLot Size
$629Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Kate Vicksell• Hammond Residential R. E.
Country Club area! Elegant Center Ent. Colonial-COMPLETELY RENOVATED INTERIOR & EXTERIOR with superior quality, workmanship and fine taste. This fine home features ultra-modern kit.,new baths,custom built-ins, gleaming hdwd floors thruout & walk-up attic w/skylights(exp. potential)and det.garage-situated on prof.landscaped lot w/mature plantings and flowering trees. A picture-perfect home reflecting pride of ownership with precise attention to detail.Shown by appt.
MLS PIN #50326703
May 29, 1996
Sold
$314,500
$149/sq ft
Apr 22, 1996
Listing Removed
—
Apr 18, 1996
Listed
$314,000
$149/sq ft
PRISTINE 8 ROOM COLONIAL IN QUIET RESIDENTIAL NBRHOOD. RECENT INPROVEMENTS AND UPDATES INCLUDE; KITCHEN, BATH ROOF, HEATING SYSTEM, 200 AMP ELECTRICAL, SKYLIGHTS IN WALK UP ATTIC AND MUCH MORE. WALK TO CUSHING SQ. AND T
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$13,099 (+6.4%)
$599,200 + $474,500
$1,073,700
2025
$12,313 (+7.8%)
$599,200 + $455,000
$1,054,200
2024
$11,426 (−5.5%)
$574,000 + $402,600
$976,600
2023
$12,094 (+9.1%)
$538,100 + $352,500
$890,600
2022
$11,082 (+13.0%)
$495,000 + $341,400
$836,400
2021
$9,807 (+0.9%)
$459,200 + $341,400
$800,600
2020
$9,719 (+2.5%)
$459,200 + $341,400
$800,600
2019
$9,485 (+0.6%)
$459,200 + $277,200
$736,400
2018
$9,429 (−1.0%)
$459,200 + $240,800
$700,000
2017
$9,523 (+12.2%)
$444,800 + $240,800
$685,600
2016
$8,488 (−2.8%)
$401,800 + $218,700
$620,500
2015
$8,732 (+3.0%)
$362,300 + $218,700
$581,000
2014
$8,478 (+1.9%)
$348,000 + $218,700
$566,700
2013
$8,319 (+5.3%)
$348,000 + $218,700
$566,700
2012
$7,901 (+9.0%)
$330,000 + $218,700
$548,700
2011
$7,247 (−0.2%)
$297,700 + $222,900
$520,600
2010
$7,261 (+2.5%)
$297,700 + $247,800
$545,500
2009
$7,083
$331,800 + $246,900
$578,700
Tax history for 181 Standish Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$13,099 (+6.4%)
$599,200 + $474,500
$1,073,700
2025
$12,313 (+7.8%)
$599,200 + $455,000
$1,054,200
2024
$11,426 (−5.5%)
$574,000 + $402,600
$976,600
2023
$12,094 (+9.1%)
$538,100 + $352,500
$890,600
2022
$11,082 (+13.0%)
$495,000 + $341,400
$836,400
2021
$9,807 (+0.9%)
$459,200 + $341,400
$800,600
2020
$9,719 (+2.5%)
$459,200 + $341,400
$800,600
2019
$9,485 (+0.6%)
$459,200 + $277,200
$736,400
2018
$9,429 (−1.0%)
$459,200 + $240,800
$700,000
2017
$9,523 (+12.2%)
$444,800 + $240,800
$685,600
2016
$8,488 (−2.8%)
$401,800 + $218,700
$620,500
2015
$8,732 (+3.0%)
$362,300 + $218,700
$581,000
2014
$8,478 (+1.9%)
$348,000 + $218,700
$566,700
2013
$8,319 (+5.3%)
$348,000 + $218,700
$566,700
2012
$7,901 (+9.0%)
$330,000 + $218,700
$548,700
2011
$7,247 (−0.2%)
$297,700 + $222,900
$520,600
2010
$7,261 (+2.5%)
$297,700 + $247,800
$545,500
2009
$7,083
$331,800 + $246,900
$578,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,227 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,728
Year built
1928
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3901584S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem
Interior Features: Home Office, Sun Room, Gallery, Walk-Up Attic
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,106
Foundation Area: 9,999
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Deck, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Screens
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.12
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,149.73
Tax Year: 2010
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Location
Location Information
Directions: Belmont to Standish
UnparsedAddress: 181 Standish Rd, Watertown MA 02472
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Park, Walk/Jog Trails
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,728
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 5,227 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1928
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3901584S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Exclusions: Please See Broker.
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
J.R. Lowell Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
8/10
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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