Off Market Jun 2006 for $470K

$986,475

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,975/mo

•

1,387

sq ft

20 French St, Watertown, MA 02472

About this home

Amazing!!! Ideal for extended family this home has been wonderfully maintained and features 3 rooms on lower level including full bathroom. Master suite with cathedral ceiling, balcony & modern bath. New 2nd bath. Large rooms, gleaming hardwood floors, central a/c, replacement windows, updated heat & electric. Stairway to 2 unfinished rooms on 2nd floor, mud room, concret block garage. Steps to bus and stores. Short walk to Watertown Sq, Charles River w/bike & jogging paths. Great back yard!

Single-familyProperty Type

1928Year Built

6,697 sq ftLot Size

$711Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Mike DelRose Sr. • RE/MAX First Realty, Inc.

Bought with Mike DelRose Sr. • RE/MAX First Realty, Inc.

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•Source:MLS PIN #70371643

Redfin Estimate

$986,475

$516K since sold in June 2006$13K since August

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This home's estimate is 28.4% lower than the average sale price ($1.38M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,320,000
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SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$1,260,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,170 sq ft
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SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$1,282,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,458 sq ft
41 Capital St, Newton, MA 02458
SOLD AUG 20, 2026
$1,175,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,740 sq ft
68 Vernon St, Newton, MA 02458
SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$1,400,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths2,300 sq ft
29 Thaxter Rd, Newton, MA 02460
SOLD MAR 27, 2026
$1,830,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths2,682 sq ft
50 Poplar St, 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

Recently sold homes

110

7 MoM

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Sale history for 20 French St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$9,823 (+16.0%)

$485,500 + $319,700

$805,200

2025

$8,467 (+4.8%)

$485,500 + $239,400

$724,900

2024

$8,077 (−11.1%)

$457,500 + $232,800

$690,300

2023

$9,081 (+9.5%)

$442,800 + $225,900

$668,700

2022

$8,295 (+9.5%)

$398,500 + $227,500

$626,000

2021

$7,578 (+3.4%)

$391,100 + $227,500

$618,600

2020

$7,331 (+7.3%)

$376,400 + $227,500

$603,900

2019

$6,834 (+6.2%)

$361,600 + $169,000

$530,600

2018

$6,433 (−3.0%)

$321,000 + $156,600

$477,600

2017

$6,634 (+9.1%)

$321,000 + $156,600

$477,600

2016

$6,079 (−5.9%)

$287,800 + $156,600

$444,400

2015

$6,457 (+0.5%)

$273,000 + $156,600

$429,600

2014

$6,427 (+1.9%)

$273,000 + $156,600

$429,600

2013

$6,307 (+10.0%)

$273,000 + $156,600

$429,600

2012

$5,736 (+0.8%)

$241,700 + $156,600

$398,300

2011

$5,688 (+1.4%)

$241,700 + $166,900

$408,600

2010

$5,610 (+11.1%)

$254,600 + $166,900

$421,500

2009

$5,050

$273,000 + $139,600

$412,600

Tax history for 20 French St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$9,823 (+16.0%)

$485,500 + $319,700

$805,200

2025

$8,467 (+4.8%)

$485,500 + $239,400

$724,900

2024

$8,077 (−11.1%)

$457,500 + $232,800

$690,300

2023

$9,081 (+9.5%)

$442,800 + $225,900

$668,700

2022

$8,295 (+9.5%)

$398,500 + $227,500

$626,000

2021

$7,578 (+3.4%)

$391,100 + $227,500

$618,600

2020

$7,331 (+7.3%)

$376,400 + $227,500

$603,900

2019

$6,834 (+6.2%)

$361,600 + $169,000

$530,600

2018

$6,433 (−3.0%)

$321,000 + $156,600

$477,600

2017

$6,634 (+9.1%)

$321,000 + $156,600

$477,600

2016

$6,079 (−5.9%)

$287,800 + $156,600

$444,400

2015

$6,457 (+0.5%)

$273,000 + $156,600

$429,600

2014

$6,427 (+1.9%)

$273,000 + $156,600

$429,600

2013

$6,307 (+10.0%)

$273,000 + $156,600

$429,600

2012

$5,736 (+0.8%)

$241,700 + $156,600

$398,300

2011

$5,688 (+1.4%)

$241,700 + $166,900

$408,600

2010

$5,610 (+11.1%)

$254,600 + $166,900

$421,500

2009

$5,050

$273,000 + $139,600

$412,600

*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

6,534 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,972

Year built

1928

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2403672S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Detached, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 209
Length: 19
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony / Deck

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #3 Information
Area: 56
Length: 8
Width: 7
Level: Basement
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Area: 154
Length: 14
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 154
Length: 14
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 192
Length: 16
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Door Features: Insulated Doors, Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood, Tile
Interior Features: In-Law Floorplan, Kitchen, Play Room, Bedroom, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,387
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: tan

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Balcony, Rain Gutters, Fenced Yard

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.15
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,324.22
Tax Year: 2005

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air

Location

HOA Information
Homeowners Association Membership Not Required

Location Information
Directions: Main Street (Rte. 20) to 20French Street
UnparsedAddress: 20 French St, Watertown MA 02472

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Laundromat, Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,972
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,534 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1928
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2403672S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

J.R. Lowell Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi

8/10

Watertown Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi

7/10

Watertown High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.2mi

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

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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Watertown, MA • 02472

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Estimated sale price

$938,000 – $1.14M

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Home values near 20 French St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
23 French Street, Watertown, MA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1430 Sq. Ft.	$654,860
30 French Street Unit 28, Watertown, MA 10 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3606 Sq. Ft.	—

Address	Redfin Estimate
21 French Street, Watertown, MA 6 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3134 Sq. Ft.	$1,218,820
26 French Street Unit 24, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2276 Sq. Ft.	$1,041,255

Address	Redfin Estimate
25 French Street, Watertown, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1209 Sq. Ft.	$572,460
16 French Street, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2170 Sq. Ft.	$952,929

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