Magnificent opportunity to own this center entrance Colonial. Abutting Oakley Country Club, located on a dead end street in Watertown's premier neighborhood. Original gumwood and wall detail make for a spectacular entry into the foyer. Front to back living room w/ beamed ceilings and fireplace. Spacious sunroom has amazing light exposure. Charming dining room with access to custom pantry. Updated kitchen has hardwood floors and overlooks the backyard. Renovated half bath and laundry area on first floor. Generous front to back master bedroom with two closets. Third floor room has multiple uses as 4th bedroom/playroom/office. Large two car garage under with direct access to basement. Tiered backyard with new stone retaining wall and patio. Young heating system and hot water tank. Walking distance to public transportation, elementary school, Coolidge Sq, and restaurants. Minutes to Harvard Sq., Watertown Sq, Boston, the Charles River.
Single-familyProperty Type
1928Year Built
7,954 sq ftLot Size
$630Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Bob Airasian• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Belmont
Rare opportunity. This stately 7 room brick colonial sits high on a quiet dead end street with the back yard abutting the 1st hole of the Oakley C.C. Charming living room with detailed woodwork,beamed ceiling and fire place. Needs cosmentics and awaits your decorating ideas. Showings start at Open House Saturday 6/23 1:30 - 3:00.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$18,399 (+6.5%)
$821,600 + $686,500
$1,508,100
2025
$17,278 (+7.6%)
$821,600 + $657,700
$1,479,300
2024
$16,065 (−3.0%)
$790,900 + $582,200
$1,373,100
2023
$16,558 (+9.1%)
$707,600 + $511,700
$1,219,300
2022
$15,170 (+20.5%)
$649,300 + $495,600
$1,144,900
2021
$12,593 (+2.6%)
$549,400 + $478,600
$1,028,000
2020
$12,278 (+21.5%)
$532,800 + $478,600
$1,011,400
2019
$10,104 (+0.7%)
$482,400 + $302,100
$784,500
2018
$10,038 (+2.4%)
$482,400 + $262,800
$745,200
2017
$9,802 (+5.1%)
$442,900 + $262,800
$705,700
2016
$9,322 (−4.5%)
$442,900 + $238,500
$681,400
2015
$9,766 (+0.5%)
$411,300 + $238,500
$649,800
2014
$9,721 (+1.9%)
$411,300 + $238,500
$649,800
2013
$9,539 (+7.5%)
$411,300 + $238,500
$649,800
2012
$8,876 (+10.5%)
$377,900 + $238,500
$616,400
2011
$8,032 (+1.1%)
$377,900 + $199,100
$577,000
2010
$7,945 (+3.6%)
$397,800 + $199,100
$596,900
2009
$7,672
$426,800 + $200,000
$626,800
Tax history for 21 Arden Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$18,399 (+6.5%)
$821,600 + $686,500
$1,508,100
2025
$17,278 (+7.6%)
$821,600 + $657,700
$1,479,300
2024
$16,065 (−3.0%)
$790,900 + $582,200
$1,373,100
2023
$16,558 (+9.1%)
$707,600 + $511,700
$1,219,300
2022
$15,170 (+20.5%)
$649,300 + $495,600
$1,144,900
2021
$12,593 (+2.6%)
$549,400 + $478,600
$1,028,000
2020
$12,278 (+21.5%)
$532,800 + $478,600
$1,011,400
2019
$10,104 (+0.7%)
$482,400 + $302,100
$784,500
2018
$10,038 (+2.4%)
$482,400 + $262,800
$745,200
2017
$9,802 (+5.1%)
$442,900 + $262,800
$705,700
2016
$9,322 (−4.5%)
$442,900 + $238,500
$681,400
2015
$9,766 (+0.5%)
$411,300 + $238,500
$649,800
2014
$9,721 (+1.9%)
$411,300 + $238,500
$649,800
2013
$9,539 (+7.5%)
$411,300 + $238,500
$649,800
2012
$8,876 (+10.5%)
$377,900 + $238,500
$616,400
2011
$8,032 (+1.1%)
$377,900 + $199,100
$577,000
2010
$7,945 (+3.6%)
$397,800 + $199,100
$596,900
2009
$7,672
$426,800 + $200,000
$626,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
4
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,954
Year renovated
1975
Sq. Ft.
2,600
Year built
1928
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2630858S
Parking Spaces
5
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2023.
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, Under, Paved Drive, Off Street
Community Features: Public Transportation, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,600
Stories: 3.0
Parking Spaces: 5
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 7,954 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1928
Year Renovated: 1975
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2630858S
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Jul 29, 2023
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
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Schools
Hosmer Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
7/10
Watertown Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
7/10
Watertown High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
6/10
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