Google street view image for 20 Appleton St, Watertown, MA 02472

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$1,176,270

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2 ba

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2,668

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20 Appleton St, Watertown, MA 02472

About this home

20 Appleton St is a 2,668 square foot multi-family home on a 4,792 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Watertown data, we estimate the home's value is $1,176,270.

Multi-familyProperty Type

1900Year Built

4,792 sq ftLot Size

$441Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,176,270

$19K since July

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This home's estimate is 11.5% lower than the average sale price ($1.33M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 11, 2026
$1,225,000
A
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SOLD MAY 28, 2026
$1,665,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,453 sq ft
35 Falmouth St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$1,237,500
C
5 beds3 baths2,964 sq ft
33 Kimball Rd, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$1,160,000
D
6 beds2 baths2,388 sq ft
31-33 Quimby St, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD APR 24, 2026
$1,300,000
E
5 beds2 baths2,732 sq ft
7-9 Clyde Rd, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$1,390,000
F
5 beds3 baths2,928 sq ft
113 Langdon Ave, Watertown, MA 02472

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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

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102

6 MoM

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Sale history for 20 Appleton St

As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$13,808 (+7.5%)

$515,900 + $615,900

$1,131,800

2025

$12,843 (+7.1%)

$515,900 + $583,700

$1,099,600

2024

$11,987 (−10.7%)

$502,100 + $522,400

$1,024,500

2023

$13,416 (+7.2%)

$480,200 + $507,700

$987,900

2022

$12,515 (+11.8%)

$436,600 + $507,900

$944,500

2021

$11,190 (+3.6%)

$422,000 + $491,500

$913,500

2020

$10,799 (+4.7%)

$407,500 + $482,000

$889,500

2019

$10,314 (+4.0%)

$407,500 + $393,300

$800,800

2018

$9,914 (+3.6%)

$378,400 + $357,600

$736,000

2017

$9,566 (+4.3%)

$331,100 + $357,600

$688,700

2016

$9,172 (+11.0%)

$312,900 + $357,600

$670,500

2015

$8,260 (+4.8%)

$276,500 + $273,100

$549,600

2014

$7,884 (+1.9%)

$258,300 + $268,700

$527,000

2013

$7,736 (+4.8%)

$258,300 + $268,700

$527,000

2012

$7,380 (+3.5%)

$243,800 + $268,700

$512,500

2011

$7,128 (+2.0%)

$238,300 + $273,800

$512,100

2010

$6,985 (+0.6%)

$251,000 + $273,800

$524,800

2009

$6,946

$274,500 + $293,000

$567,500

Tax history for 20 Appleton St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$13,808 (+7.5%)

$515,900 + $615,900

$1,131,800

2025

$12,843 (+7.1%)

$515,900 + $583,700

$1,099,600

2024

$11,987 (−10.7%)

$502,100 + $522,400

$1,024,500

2023

$13,416 (+7.2%)

$480,200 + $507,700

$987,900

2022

$12,515 (+11.8%)

$436,600 + $507,900

$944,500

2021

$11,190 (+3.6%)

$422,000 + $491,500

$913,500

2020

$10,799 (+4.7%)

$407,500 + $482,000

$889,500

2019

$10,314 (+4.0%)

$407,500 + $393,300

$800,800

2018

$9,914 (+3.6%)

$378,400 + $357,600

$736,000

2017

$9,566 (+4.3%)

$331,100 + $357,600

$688,700

2016

$9,172 (+11.0%)

$312,900 + $357,600

$670,500

2015

$8,260 (+4.8%)

$276,500 + $273,100

$549,600

2014

$7,884 (+1.9%)

$258,300 + $268,700

$527,000

2013

$7,736 (+4.8%)

$258,300 + $268,700

$527,000

2012

$7,380 (+3.5%)

$243,800 + $268,700

$512,500

2011

$7,128 (+2.0%)

$238,300 + $273,800

$512,100

2010

$6,985 (+0.6%)

$251,000 + $273,800

$524,800

2009

$6,946

$274,500 + $293,000

$567,500

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,175

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Steam

Room Information
# of Rooms: 10

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Construction Type: Frame
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding/Shingle
Roof Shape Type: Hip

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,668
Gross Sq. Ft: 5,238
# of Units: 2
# of Stories: 4

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 4,792
Municipality Name: WATERTOWN
Acres: 0.11
Zoning Code: T
State Use Description: 2-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,668
Stories: 4.0
Lot Size: 4,792 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3603454S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Hosmer Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

7/10

Watertown Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi

7/10

Watertown High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi

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

6/10 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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Watertown, MA • 02472

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In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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$1.12M – $1.35M

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Home values near 20 Appleton St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
28 Appleton Street, Watertown, MA 6 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2889 Sq. Ft.	$1,316,871
11 Appleton Terrace #9, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2904 Sq. Ft.	$1,103,294

Address	Redfin Estimate
24 Appleton Street #2, Watertown, MA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1886 Sq. Ft.	$963,178
15 Appleton Terrace #13, Watertown, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2937 Sq. Ft.	$1,248,216

Address	Redfin Estimate
16 Appleton Street, Watertown, MA 7 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3163 Sq. Ft.	$1,043,089
14 Appleton Terrace, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1710 Sq. Ft.	$1,244,037

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