Off market sep 2006 for $610K

$1,280,499

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,735/mo

•

3,369

sq ft

215-217 Common St, Watertown, MA 02472

About this home

This spacious & handsome 7/6 two family house is conveniently located to public transport to Havard Square and Boston.Some of the features include a 2 bdr/1 bath rental unit w/fp living room, dr, EIK, screened porch and garage pkg(1). The owners unit(2nd and 3rd flrs)contains 7 rooms and also incls a fabulous master suite(or family room) with skylights and full bath. Mellow gumwood, hw floors, screened porch and sunroom. Also 1 garage space plus out door pkg. This home is in lovely condition

Multi-familyProperty Type

1915Year Built

6,446 sq ftLot Size

$380Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Buzz Birnbaum • Hammond Residential R. E.

Bought with Marjorie Birnbaum • Hammond Residential R. E.

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•Source:MLS PIN #70348263

Redfin Estimate

$1,280,499

$670K since sold in September 2006$56K since September

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This home's estimate is 16.2% lower than the average sale price ($1.53M) of 5 comparable homes.

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$1,800,000
A
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SOLD APR 21, 2026
$1,360,000
B
6 beds3 baths2,922 sq ft
519 Belmont St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUL 14, 2026
$1,150,000
C
5 beds3 baths3,517 sq ft
152 Spruce St, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$1,700,000
D
5 beds3 baths3,098 sq ft
16-18 Walnut St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD SEP 10, 2026
$1,630,000
E
5 beds2 baths3,137 sq ft
76-78 Lewis Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

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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

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Sale history for 215-217 Common St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$12,789 (+7.2%)

$506,800 + $541,500

$1,048,300

2025

$11,928 (+8.2%)

$506,800 + $514,400

$1,021,200

2024

$11,026 (−11.3%)

$506,500 + $435,900

$942,400

2023

$12,424 (+6.5%)

$483,800 + $431,100

$914,900

2022

$11,669 (+16.0%)

$446,000 + $434,700

$880,700

2021

$10,057 (+4.0%)

$400,700 + $420,300

$821,000

2020

$9,671 (+5.1%)

$385,500 + $411,100

$796,600

2019

$9,205 (+1.3%)

$370,400 + $344,300

$714,700

2018

$9,083 (−3.0%)

$362,900 + $311,400

$674,300

2017

$9,366 (+5.1%)

$362,900 + $311,400

$674,300

2016

$8,914 (+8.5%)

$340,200 + $311,400

$651,600

2015

$8,218 (+0.5%)

$309,900 + $236,900

$546,800

2014

$8,180 (+1.9%)

$309,900 + $236,900

$546,800

2013

$8,027 (+7.1%)

$309,900 + $236,900

$546,800

2012

$7,494 (+7.2%)

$283,500 + $236,900

$520,400

2011

$6,991 (+1.5%)

$283,500 + $218,700

$502,200

2010

$6,885

$298,600 + $218,700

$517,300

2009

$6,883

$313,100 + $249,200

$562,300

Tax history for 215-217 Common St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$12,789 (+7.2%)

$506,800 + $541,500

$1,048,300

2025

$11,928 (+8.2%)

$506,800 + $514,400

$1,021,200

2024

$11,026 (−11.3%)

$506,500 + $435,900

$942,400

2023

$12,424 (+6.5%)

$483,800 + $431,100

$914,900

2022

$11,669 (+16.0%)

$446,000 + $434,700

$880,700

2021

$10,057 (+4.0%)

$400,700 + $420,300

$821,000

2020

$9,671 (+5.1%)

$385,500 + $411,100

$796,600

2019

$9,205 (+1.3%)

$370,400 + $344,300

$714,700

2018

$9,083 (−3.0%)

$362,900 + $311,400

$674,300

2017

$9,366 (+5.1%)

$362,900 + $311,400

$674,300

2016

$8,914 (+8.5%)

$340,200 + $311,400

$651,600

2015

$8,218 (+0.5%)

$309,900 + $236,900

$546,800

2014

$8,180 (+1.9%)

$309,900 + $236,900

$546,800

2013

$8,027 (+7.1%)

$309,900 + $236,900

$546,800

2012

$7,494 (+7.2%)

$283,500 + $236,900

$520,400

2011

$6,991 (+1.5%)

$283,500 + $218,700

$502,200

2010

$6,885

$298,600 + $218,700

$517,300

2009

$6,883

$313,100 + $249,200

$562,300

*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.

3,324

Year built

1915

Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

Middlesex County

APN

1468799S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Off Street

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 13
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Family Room

Unit #1 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 1
Lease: Y

Unit #2 Information
# of Levels: 2
# of Floors: 2
Lease: N

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,369
Construction Materials: Frame
Stories (Total): 3
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: White

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed

Property Information
PropertySubType: Multi Family

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.14
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,273.90
Tax Year: 2006

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Range, for Gas Dryer, for Electric Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
Heating Units: 2
Cooling Units: 0

Location

Location Information
Directions: Mt.Auburn to Common St. to #215-17 on right
UnparsedAddress: 215-217 Common Street, Watertown MA 02472

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,324
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 6,534 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1915
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1468799S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

J.R. Lowell Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

8/10

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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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

2/10 Fire Factor

0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 96° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

53% 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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Estimated sale price

$1.22M – $1.47M

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Home values near 215-217 Common St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
216 Common St, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2578 Sq. Ft.	$1,269,312
225 Common St Apartment 223, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2150 Sq. Ft.	$1,099,266

Address	Redfin Estimate
208 Common St, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2604 Sq. Ft.	$1,295,099
219 Common St, Watertown, MA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2526 Sq. Ft.	$1,209,076

Address	Redfin Estimate
227 Common St, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2150 Sq. Ft.	$1,104,955
207 Common St, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2984 Sq. Ft.	$1,175,188

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