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Off Market Aug 2016 for $742K

$1,192,557

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $776/mo

•

2,200

sq ft

21 Capitol, Watertown, MA 02472

About this home

This wonderful 1897 Victorian Farmhouse home sits in one of Watertown's best neighborhoods, near parks, shopping, restaurants, Newton line, with easy access to both Watertown Sq and I-90. Offering 3-4 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, on over 2000 sf of living on 3 levels, surrounded by professionally designed, beautiful gardens. A gracious wraparound porch welcomes you to 21 Capitol, where you enter to mudroom-style hall, which opens through pocket door to formal dining room with crown molding and gorgeous wood floors. Adjacent living room is both spacious and cozy with gas fireplace with colorful tiled surround. The large eat-in kitchen provides abundant cabinets and counters and opens through sliding doors to mahogany deck. The garden is an oasis of perennial gardens with paths and sitting areas. On the 2nd floor, 3 sunny, large bedrooms enjoy a full bath. The 3rd floor offers a 4th bedroom or office space, as well as large family room or playroom. MANY upgrades to this lovely home!

Single-familyProperty Type

1897Year Built

4,750 sq ftLot Size

$542Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Laura Segal • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Bought with DelRose McShane Team • RE/MAX Leading Edge

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•Source:MLS PIN #72027885

Redfin Estimate

$1,192,557

$451K since sold in August 2016$30K since August

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This home's estimate is 20.5% higher than the average sale price ($990K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 19, 2026
$1,275,000
A
4 beds2 baths2,267 sq ft
69 Capitol St, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD JAN 15, 2026
$810,000
B
4 beds1.5 baths2,019 sq ft
33 Capitol St, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD JUL 29, 2026
$1,025,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths2,015 sq ft
46 Eliot St, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD SEP 8, 2026
$1,050,000
D
4 beds2 baths2,717 sq ft
38-40 Pequossette St, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD MAY 8, 2026
$875,000
E
4 beds1.5 baths1,546 sq ft
4 Remick Ter, Newton, MA 02458
SOLD JUN 2, 2026
$905,000
F
4 beds1.5 baths1,906 sq ft
21 Upcrest Rd, Brighton, MA 02135

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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

99.7%

0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$870K

$10K MoM

Avg. days on market

22d

0 days MoM

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2 MoM

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Sale history for 21 Capitol

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72027885

Aug 16, 2016

Sold

$742,000

$337/sq ft

Jul 2, 2016

Pending

—

Jun 23, 2016

Listed

$769,000

$350/sq ft

MLS PIN #30694532

Apr 28, 2003

Sold

$442,000

$201/sq ft

Mar 14, 2003

Listing Removed

—

Mar 4, 2003

Listed

$449,000

$204/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$11,577 (+6.4%)

$517,600 + $431,300

$948,900

2025

$10,880 (+5.0%)

$517,600 + $413,900

$931,500

2024

$10,364 (−4.8%)

$489,000 + $396,800

$885,800

2023

$10,886 (+10.1%)

$467,800 + $333,800

$801,600

2022

$9,886 (+10.3%)

$425,300 + $320,800

$746,100

2021

$8,966 (+2.9%)

$411,100 + $320,800

$731,900

2020

$8,713 (+3.8%)

$396,900 + $320,800

$717,700

2019

$8,395 (+5.6%)

$396,900 + $254,900

$651,800

2018

$7,949 (+19.6%)

$368,600 + $221,500

$590,100

2017

$6,646 (+8.9%)

$322,500 + $156,000

$478,500

2016

$6,103 (−1.1%)

$304,800 + $141,300

$446,100

2015

$6,171 (+5.0%)

$269,300 + $141,300

$410,600

2014

$5,878 (+1.9%)

$251,600 + $141,300

$392,900

2013

$5,768 (+5.8%)

$251,600 + $141,300

$392,900

2012

$5,453 (+8.2%)

$237,400 + $141,300

$378,700

2011

$5,039 (+1.1%)

$232,100 + $129,900

$362,000

2010

$4,983 (+2.7%)

$244,500 + $129,900

$374,400

2009

$4,854

$262,200 + $134,400

$396,600

Tax history for 21 Capitol

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$11,577 (+6.4%)

$517,600 + $431,300

$948,900

2025

$10,880 (+5.0%)

$517,600 + $413,900

$931,500

2024

$10,364 (−4.8%)

$489,000 + $396,800

$885,800

2023

$10,886 (+10.1%)

$467,800 + $333,800

$801,600

2022

$9,886 (+10.3%)

$425,300 + $320,800

$746,100

2021

$8,966 (+2.9%)

$411,100 + $320,800

$731,900

2020

$8,713 (+3.8%)

$396,900 + $320,800

$717,700

2019

$8,395 (+5.6%)

$396,900 + $254,900

$651,800

2018

$7,949 (+19.6%)

$368,600 + $221,500

$590,100

2017

$6,646 (+8.9%)

$322,500 + $156,000

$478,500

2016

$6,103 (−1.1%)

$304,800 + $141,300

$446,100

2015

$6,171 (+5.0%)

$269,300 + $141,300

$410,600

2014

$5,878 (+1.9%)

$251,600 + $141,300

$392,900

2013

$5,768 (+5.8%)

$251,600 + $141,300

$392,900

2012

$5,453 (+8.2%)

$237,400 + $141,300

$378,700

2011

$5,039 (+1.1%)

$232,100 + $129,900

$362,000

2010

$4,983 (+2.7%)

$244,500 + $129,900

$374,400

2009

$4,854

$262,200 + $134,400

$396,600

*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

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

4,792 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,851

Year built

1897

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3603272S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 11, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Off Street, Tandem

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 182
Length: 13
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 99
Length: 9
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 156
Length: 12
Width: 13
Level: Third
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood,Recessed Lighting

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 32
Length: 8
Width: 4
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 42
Length: 6
Width: 7
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Area: 210
Length: 15
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Family Room Information
Area: 345
Length: 15
Width: 23
Level: Third
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Cable Hookup

Dining Room Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Wood

Kitchen Information
Area: 154
Length: 14
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Vinyl,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete, Unfinished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,200
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: cream

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck - Wood
Exterior Features: Porch, Deck - Wood, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard, Garden

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.11
Lot Features: Level
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,102.65
Tax Year: 2016

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Electric

Location

Location Information
Directions: Galen to Capitol
UnparsedAddress: 21 Capitol, Watertown MA 02472

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Highway Access

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,851
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 4,792 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1897
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3603272S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 5

Listing Information
Exclusions: Seller To Remove Hot Tub Prior To Closing - Negotiable.
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Hosmer Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi

7/10

Watertown Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi

7/10

Watertown High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi

6/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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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Historical weather

Watertown, MA • 02472

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 9 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

$1.13M – $1.37M

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Home values near 21 Capitol

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
22 Capitol Street Unit 20, Watertown, MA 6 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 4100 Sq. Ft.	$1,243,126
25 Capitol Street, Watertown, MA 5 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1702 Sq. Ft.	$1,055,800

Address	Redfin Estimate
11 Capitol Street, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2258 Sq. Ft.	$1,327,596
29 Capitol Street, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 2125 Sq. Ft.	$1,013,189

Address	Redfin Estimate
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33 Capitol Street, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2019 Sq. Ft.	$1,145,330

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