Off market dec 2005 for $400K

$757,059

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,698/mo

•

1,870

sq ft

20 Merrifield Ave, Watertown, MA 02472

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1934Year Built

4,000 sq ftLot Size

$405Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 spacesParking

Listed by Richard Oh • Century 21 Shawmut Properties

Bought with John Rocca • Century 21 West Realty, Inc.

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #70287464

Redfin Estimate

$757,059

$357K since sold in December 2005$6,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 41% lower than the average sale price ($1.28M) of 6 comparable homes.

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B
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C
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D
3 beds1.5 baths1,632 sq ft
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E
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Market trends in 02472, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.7%

0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$870K

$10K MoM

Avg. days on market

22d

0 days MoM

Recently sold homes

110

2 MoM

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Sale history for 20 Merrifield Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$8,743 (+5.8%)

$458,900 + $257,700

$716,600

2025

$8,264 (+10.3%)

$458,900 + $248,600

$707,500

2024

$7,495 (−10.7%)

$432,500 + $208,100

$640,600

2023

$8,390 (+15.2%)

$418,500 + $199,300

$617,800

2022

$7,284 (+9.6%)

$376,700 + $173,000

$549,700

2021

$6,648 (+3.6%)

$369,700 + $173,000

$542,700

2020

$6,418 (+4.2%)

$355,700 + $173,000

$528,700

2019

$6,159 (+6.2%)

$341,800 + $136,400

$478,200

2018

$5,802 (−1.0%)

$303,400 + $127,300

$430,700

2017

$5,860 (+9.7%)

$303,400 + $118,500

$421,900

2016

$5,342 (−5.6%)

$272,000 + $118,500

$390,500

2015

$5,660 (+0.5%)

$258,100 + $118,500

$376,600

2014

$5,634 (+1.9%)

$258,100 + $118,500

$376,600

2013

$5,528 (+10.7%)

$258,100 + $118,500

$376,600

2012

$4,995 (+15.1%)

$228,400 + $118,500

$346,900

2011

$4,340 (+0.6%)

$228,400 + $83,400

$311,800

2010

$4,312 (+0.2%)

$240,600 + $83,400

$324,000

2009

$4,305

$258,100 + $93,600

$351,700

Tax history for 20 Merrifield Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$8,743 (+5.8%)

$458,900 + $257,700

$716,600

2025

$8,264 (+10.3%)

$458,900 + $248,600

$707,500

2024

$7,495 (−10.7%)

$432,500 + $208,100

$640,600

2023

$8,390 (+15.2%)

$418,500 + $199,300

$617,800

2022

$7,284 (+9.6%)

$376,700 + $173,000

$549,700

2021

$6,648 (+3.6%)

$369,700 + $173,000

$542,700

2020

$6,418 (+4.2%)

$355,700 + $173,000

$528,700

2019

$6,159 (+6.2%)

$341,800 + $136,400

$478,200

2018

$5,802 (−1.0%)

$303,400 + $127,300

$430,700

2017

$5,860 (+9.7%)

$303,400 + $118,500

$421,900

2016

$5,342 (−5.6%)

$272,000 + $118,500

$390,500

2015

$5,660 (+0.5%)

$258,100 + $118,500

$376,600

2014

$5,634 (+1.9%)

$258,100 + $118,500

$376,600

2013

$5,528 (+10.7%)

$258,100 + $118,500

$376,600

2012

$4,995 (+15.1%)

$228,400 + $118,500

$346,900

2011

$4,340 (+0.6%)

$228,400 + $83,400

$311,800

2010

$4,312 (+0.2%)

$240,600 + $83,400

$324,000

2009

$4,305

$258,100 + $93,600

$351,700

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

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

4,000

Year renovated

2026

Sq. Ft.

1,870

Year built

1934

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

337597S

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 8, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Tandem

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Flooring: Wood

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,870
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.09
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,994
Tax Year: 2005

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: 110 Volts

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Steam, Oil

Location

Location Information
UnparsedAddress: 20 Merrifield Ave, Watertown MA 02472

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

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,870
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 3
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 4,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1934
Year Renovated: 2026
County: Middlesex County
APN: 337597S
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on Aug 8, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 0

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Hosmer Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi

7/10

Watertown Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi

7/10

Watertown High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi

6/10

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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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Estimated sale price

$720,000 – $871,000

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Home values near 20 Merrifield Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
10 Merrifield Ave, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1593 Sq. Ft.	$976,331
24 Merrifield Ave, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2200 Sq. Ft.	$1,156,477

Address	Redfin Estimate
14 Merrifield Ave, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$965,618
28 Merrifield Ave, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2275 Sq. Ft.	$1,129,416

Address	Redfin Estimate
18 Merrifield Ave, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1850 Sq. Ft.	$871,940
13 Merrifield Ave, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1192 Sq. Ft.	$801,454

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