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Off Market Oct 2013 for $651K

$1,278,863

•

1,958

sq ft

189 Lovell Rd, Watertown, MA 02472

About this home

Located in the Oakley Country Club area near Cushing Square & the bus line to Harvard, this 1920's, Brick Center Entrance Colonial, offers a wonderful opportunity to update in an ideal location. This home has had many capital updates throughout such as a repaved driveway, architect shingle & rubber roofs, vinyl tilt-in-windows, heating system, circuit breaker panel and updated bathrooms. Wonderful natural light fills each room through its multiple exposures. Nicely proportioned rooms. Refinished hardwood floors, a front to back living room with two single French Doors flanking the fireplace, a sunroom with full wall of windows, a screened-in porch, abundant closet space and a walk-up attic with expansion potential. The large unfinished basement offers excellent storage and has access to the back yard & garage. A great offering.

Single-familyProperty Type

1927Year Built

6,300 sq ftLot Size

$653Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Todd Movsessian • Hammond Residential Real Estate

Bought with Marylou Essajanian • Century 21 Commonwealth

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•Source:MLS PIN #71570173

Redfin Estimate

$1,278,863

$627K since sold in October 2013$45K since August

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This home's estimate is 6.7% lower than the average sale price ($1.37M) of 6 comparable homes.

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

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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

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110

7 MoM

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Sale history for 189 Lovell Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$13,235 (+5.5%)

$611,300 + $473,500

$1,084,800

2025

$12,544 (+7.7%)

$611,300 + $462,700

$1,074,000

2024

$11,652 (−5.4%)

$585,600 + $410,300

$995,900

2023

$12,321 (+9.7%)

$549,000 + $358,300

$907,300

2022

$11,231 (+13.0%)

$505,100 + $342,500

$847,600

2021

$9,935 (+1.3%)

$468,500 + $342,500

$811,000

2020

$9,804 (+2.1%)

$468,500 + $339,100

$807,600

2019

$9,601 (+0.6%)

$468,500 + $276,900

$745,400

2018

$9,548 (−1.0%)

$468,500 + $240,300

$708,800

2017

$9,641 (+12.3%)

$453,800 + $240,300

$694,100

2016

$8,587 (−2.8%)

$409,900 + $217,800

$627,700

2015

$8,830 (+3.0%)

$369,700 + $217,800

$587,500

2014

$8,569 (+1.9%)

$355,000 + $217,800

$572,800

2013

$8,409 (+5.3%)

$355,000 + $217,800

$572,800

2012

$7,985 (+15.8%)

$336,700 + $217,800

$554,500

2011

$6,893 (+5.9%)

$303,800 + $191,400

$495,200

2010

$6,511 (+1.3%)

$303,800 + $185,400

$489,200

2009

$6,430

$338,600 + $186,700

$525,300

Tax history for 189 Lovell Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$13,235 (+5.5%)

$611,300 + $473,500

$1,084,800

2025

$12,544 (+7.7%)

$611,300 + $462,700

$1,074,000

2024

$11,652 (−5.4%)

$585,600 + $410,300

$995,900

2023

$12,321 (+9.7%)

$549,000 + $358,300

$907,300

2022

$11,231 (+13.0%)

$505,100 + $342,500

$847,600

2021

$9,935 (+1.3%)

$468,500 + $342,500

$811,000

2020

$9,804 (+2.1%)

$468,500 + $339,100

$807,600

2019

$9,601 (+0.6%)

$468,500 + $276,900

$745,400

2018

$9,548 (−1.0%)

$468,500 + $240,300

$708,800

2017

$9,641 (+12.3%)

$453,800 + $240,300

$694,100

2016

$8,587 (−2.8%)

$409,900 + $217,800

$627,700

2015

$8,830 (+3.0%)

$369,700 + $217,800

$587,500

2014

$8,569 (+1.9%)

$355,000 + $217,800

$572,800

2013

$8,409 (+5.3%)

$355,000 + $217,800

$572,800

2012

$7,985 (+15.8%)

$336,700 + $217,800

$554,500

2011

$6,893 (+5.9%)

$303,800 + $191,400

$495,200

2010

$6,511 (+1.3%)

$303,800 + $185,400

$489,200

2009

$6,430

$338,600 + $186,700

$525,300

*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

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

6,098 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,958

Year built

1926

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2115596S

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: 3
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 200
Length: 10
Width: 20
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wood,Attic Access

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 88
Length: 8
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Wood

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Laminate

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower

Living Room Information
Area: 253
Length: 11
Width: 23
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood,French Doors

Dining Room Information
Area: 132
Length: 11
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Wood

Kitchen Information
Area: 140
Length: 14
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Door Features: French Doors
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Wood
Interior Features: Sun Room, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,958
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Red

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle, Rubber
Patio And Porch Features: Screened, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Patio, Rain Gutters, Screens

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat

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: $7,173.12
Tax Year: 2013

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas

Location

Location Information
Directions: Belmont Street to Lovell Road
UnparsedAddress: 189 Lovell Road, Watertown MA 02472

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Golf, Public School, Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,958
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1926
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2115596S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

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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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

$1.22M – $1.47M

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Home values near 189 Lovell Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
193 Lovell Rd, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4556 Sq. Ft.	$1,866,521
173 Lovell Rd, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1989 Sq. Ft.	$1,238,879

Address	Redfin Estimate
183 Lovell Rd, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1958 Sq. Ft.	$1,346,644
167 Lovell Rd, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,294,307

Address	Redfin Estimate
175 Lovell Rd, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 1930 Sq. Ft.	$1,617,242
174 Lovell Rd, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,350,569

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