OFF MARKET

Off Market Aug 2016 for $890K

$1,474,507

•

2,870

sq ft

20 Emerson Rd, Watertown, MA 02472

About this home

Gorgeous Dutch Colonial with Beautifully finished Newer addition located on one of Watertown finest streets!8 rooms,3 bedrooms,2 full bathrooms,2 half bathrooms,front to back living room with fireplace,formal dining room,lovely eat in kitchen with all high end appliances,custom cabinets & Corian counters.Magnificent Great room(20x24sq ft)with cathedral ceiling,wet bar and surrounded by lots of windows for natural light.Family/Game room in finished lower level.Fabulous master bedroom with walk in closet,spectator bathroom with marble floor,separate shower area & soaking tub!Gorgeous enclosed back yard with 16x36 foot Inground Pool.Attached 2 car garage + 2 outside spaces.Hardwood floors thru out.Other features include:-ALL newer--high efficiency 2 heating & 2 cooling systems,windows,doors,architectural shingle roof,Cedar shingled exterior,irrigation system-separate water meter,walk up attic with spray foam insulation,bluestone entry & front walk,professionally landscaped.OH,SAT&SUN 12-2

Single-familyProperty Type

1930Year Built

7,200 sq ftLot Size

$514Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Maureen Mulrooney • RE/MAX Unlimited

Bought with James Savas • Century 21 Adams Lawndale

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•Source:MLS PIN #72028403

Redfin Estimate

$1,474,507

$585K since sold in August 2016$30K since July

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This home's estimate is 13.2% higher than the average sale price ($1.30M) of 6 comparable homes.

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B
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C
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E
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SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$1,260,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,170 sq ft
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Market trends in 02472, MA

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Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.6%

+0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$850K

$5K MoM

Avg. days on market

19d

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Sale history for 20 Emerson Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$15,058 (+13.9%)

$490,700 + $743,600

$1,234,300

2025

$13,216 (+7.6%)

$490,700 + $640,800

$1,131,500

2024

$12,286 (−7.4%)

$469,700 + $580,400

$1,050,100

2023

$13,269 (+7.1%)

$447,300 + $529,800

$977,100

2022

$12,387 (+9.9%)

$424,900 + $510,000

$934,900

2021

$11,270 (+2.6%)

$410,000 + $510,000

$920,000

2020

$10,988 (−2.6%)

$395,100 + $510,000

$905,100

2019

$11,276 (+4.4%)

$380,200 + $495,300

$875,500

2018

$10,798 (+26.9%)

$372,700 + $428,900

$801,600

2017

$8,506 (+5.8%)

$313,100 + $299,300

$612,400

2016

$8,042 (−5.8%)

$313,100 + $274,800

$587,900

2015

$8,536 (+0.5%)

$293,000 + $274,900

$567,900

2014

$8,496 (+1.9%)

$293,000 + $274,900

$567,900

2013

$8,337 (+1.9%)

$293,000 + $274,900

$567,900

2012

$8,178 (−6.4%)

$293,000 + $274,900

$567,900

2011

$8,739 (+2.0%)

$293,000 + $334,800

$627,800

2010

$8,564 (+19.1%)

$308,600 + $334,800

$643,400

2009

$7,191

$275,800 + $311,700

$587,500

Tax history for 20 Emerson Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$15,058 (+13.9%)

$490,700 + $743,600

$1,234,300

2025

$13,216 (+7.6%)

$490,700 + $640,800

$1,131,500

2024

$12,286 (−7.4%)

$469,700 + $580,400

$1,050,100

2023

$13,269 (+7.1%)

$447,300 + $529,800

$977,100

2022

$12,387 (+9.9%)

$424,900 + $510,000

$934,900

2021

$11,270 (+2.6%)

$410,000 + $510,000

$920,000

2020

$10,988 (−2.6%)

$395,100 + $510,000

$905,100

2019

$11,276 (+4.4%)

$380,200 + $495,300

$875,500

2018

$10,798 (+26.9%)

$372,700 + $428,900

$801,600

2017

$8,506 (+5.8%)

$313,100 + $299,300

$612,400

2016

$8,042 (−5.8%)

$313,100 + $274,800

$587,900

2015

$8,536 (+0.5%)

$293,000 + $274,900

$567,900

2014

$8,496 (+1.9%)

$293,000 + $274,900

$567,900

2013

$8,337 (+1.9%)

$293,000 + $274,900

$567,900

2012

$8,178 (−6.4%)

$293,000 + $274,900

$567,900

2011

$8,739 (+2.0%)

$293,000 + $334,800

$627,800

2010

$8,564 (+19.1%)

$308,600 + $334,800

$643,400

2009

$7,191

$275,800 + $311,700

$587,500

*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

7,405 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,450

Year built

1930

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

1620597S

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
Parking Spaces: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Skylight,Beamed Ceilings,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Marble,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Sunken

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Remodeled

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Beamed Ceilings,Closet - Linen,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Marble,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Main,First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Marble

Living Room Information
Level: Main,First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Hardwood,Remodeled

Family Room Information
Level: Basement
Features: Bathroom - Half,Closet,Flooring - Laminate,Remodeled

Dining Room Information
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Level: Main,First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Deck - Exterior,Remodeled

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished, Bulkhead

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): 8
Door Features: Insulated Doors
Window Features: Window(s) - Picture, Insulated Windows, Screens
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Beamed Ceilings, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Wet Bar, High Speed Internet Hookup, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Great Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,870
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Renovated Since
Color: Beige

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Pool - Inground, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Screens, Fenced Yard, Garden

Pool Information
Has Private Pool
Pool Features: In Ground

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.17
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,536
Tax Year: 2016

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Hot Water, Radiant, Oil, Electric
Cooling: Central Air, Dual

Location

Location Information
Directions: Main St to Emerson Rd
UnparsedAddress: 20 Emerson Road, Watertown MA 02472

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Laundromat, House of Worship, Public School, Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,450
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1620597S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
Exclusions: Carpet Runner On Stairs
StandardStatus: Closed

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Schools

Cunniff Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

8/10

Watertown Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi

7/10

Watertown High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi

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

54% 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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Home values near 20 Emerson Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
11 Emerson Road, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2588 Sq. Ft.	$969,779
29 Emerson Road, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3688 Sq. Ft.	$1,506,862

Address	Redfin Estimate
19 Emerson Road, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2660 Sq. Ft.	$1,256,891
35 Emerson Road, Watertown, MA 2 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2030 Sq. Ft.	$1,038,947

Address	Redfin Estimate
23 Emerson Road, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,132,919
10 Emerson Road, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1698 Sq. Ft.	$994,217

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