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Off market sep 2025 for $1.7M

$2,136,809

•

3,000

sq ft

22 Adams Ave, Watertown, MA 02472

About this home

22 Adams Ave. is a property that comes around once in a generation. Lovingly maintained and thoroughly enjoyed for over 60 years, the house is now ready for new owners and new memories. A stately center entrance colonial beautifully perched on more than a half an acre of land in the most desirable section of Watertown. Beautifully bright, this exquisite south facing house boasts 11 rooms, 5+ bedrooms, 2 full baths, and 2 half baths. All the character and features you would expect w/ detailed moldings/wainscotting/trim, hardwood floors, 2 fireplaces, high ceilings, clapboard siding, and a slate roof. The private and meticulously landscaped grounds showcase a variety of spaces with a patio, shaded lawn area, tennis court, and garden area. The circle driveway and 2-car garage provide convenient and ample parking. The home and grounds allow for endless expansion and renovation possibilities. Located minutes from all the amenities of Watertown, Cambridge, and Boston.

Single-familyProperty Type

1919Year Built

0.54 acresLot Size

$712Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Bob Airasian • Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont

Bought with Bob Airasian • Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont

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•Source:MLS PIN #73343911

Redfin Estimate

$2,136,809

$342K since sold in September 2025$36K since September

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This home's estimate is 20.5% higher than the average sale price ($1.77M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,300,000
A
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SOLD SEP 4, 2026
$2,481,500
B
4 beds3.5 baths3,364 sq ft
42 Hillside Ter, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD SEP 28, 2026
$1,260,000
C
6 beds3 baths3,166 sq ft
204-206 School St, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD MAR 31, 2026
$1,830,000
D
4 beds3.5 baths2,906 sq ft
25 Barnard Ave, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD JAN 28, 2026
$1,750,000
E
5 beds2.5 baths3,124 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$2,020,000
F
5 beds3 baths3,679 sq ft
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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

100.4%

+0.7% MoM

Median sale price

$880K

$5K MoM

Avg. days on market

22d

0 days MoM

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Sale history for 22 Adams Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$18,157 (+6.6%)

$791,000 + $697,300

$1,488,300

2025

$17,038 (+3.1%)

$791,000 + $667,700

$1,458,700

2024

$16,527 (−3.3%)

$763,500 + $649,100

$1,412,600

2023

$17,088 (+9.2%)

$684,800 + $573,500

$1,258,300

2022

$15,646 (+17.6%)

$624,600 + $556,200

$1,180,800

2021

$13,307 (+2.4%)

$530,100 + $556,200

$1,086,300

2020

$12,996 (+7.2%)

$514,300 + $556,200

$1,070,500

2019

$12,127 (+2.6%)

$490,700 + $450,800

$941,500

2018

$11,821 (+1.5%)

$490,700 + $386,900

$877,600

2017

$11,643 (+5.9%)

$451,300 + $386,900

$838,200

2016

$10,996 (−5.3%)

$451,300 + $352,500

$803,800

2015

$11,608 (+0.5%)

$419,800 + $352,500

$772,300

2014

$11,554 (+1.9%)

$419,800 + $352,500

$772,300

2013

$11,337 (+5.2%)

$419,800 + $352,500

$772,300

2012

$10,781 (+2.1%)

$396,200 + $352,500

$748,700

2011

$10,560 (+0.1%)

$396,200 + $362,400

$758,600

2010

$10,546 (+1.1%)

$416,600 + $375,700

$792,300

2009

$10,436

$510,400 + $342,200

$852,600

Tax history for 22 Adams Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$18,157 (+6.6%)

$791,000 + $697,300

$1,488,300

2025

$17,038 (+3.1%)

$791,000 + $667,700

$1,458,700

2024

$16,527 (−3.3%)

$763,500 + $649,100

$1,412,600

2023

$17,088 (+9.2%)

$684,800 + $573,500

$1,258,300

2022

$15,646 (+17.6%)

$624,600 + $556,200

$1,180,800

2021

$13,307 (+2.4%)

$530,100 + $556,200

$1,086,300

2020

$12,996 (+7.2%)

$514,300 + $556,200

$1,070,500

2019

$12,127 (+2.6%)

$490,700 + $450,800

$941,500

2018

$11,821 (+1.5%)

$490,700 + $386,900

$877,600

2017

$11,643 (+5.9%)

$451,300 + $386,900

$838,200

2016

$10,996 (−5.3%)

$451,300 + $352,500

$803,800

2015

$11,608 (+0.5%)

$419,800 + $352,500

$772,300

2014

$11,554 (+1.9%)

$419,800 + $352,500

$772,300

2013

$11,337 (+5.2%)

$419,800 + $352,500

$772,300

2012

$10,781 (+2.1%)

$396,200 + $352,500

$748,700

2011

$10,560 (+0.1%)

$396,200 + $362,400

$758,600

2010

$10,546 (+1.1%)

$416,600 + $375,700

$792,300

2009

$10,436

$510,400 + $342,200

$852,600

*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

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.54 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,397

Year built

1919

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3731104S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 11, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 182
Length: 13
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 156
Length: 12
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 104
Length: 8
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 104
Length: 8
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 132
Length: 11
Width: 12
Level: Third
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 2

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 18
Length: 3
Width: 6
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 45
Length: 5
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower

Bathroom #3 Information
Area: 54
Length: 6
Width: 9
Level: Third
Features: Bathroom - 3/4

Living Room Information
Area: 312
Length: 13
Width: 24
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Decorative Molding

Family Room Information
Area: 192
Length: 12
Width: 16
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors

Dining Room Information
Area: 208
Length: 13
Width: 16
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Decorative Molding

Kitchen Information
Area: 169
Length: 13
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Vinyl,Exterior Access

Office Room Information
Area: 192
Length: 8
Width: 24
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Bulkhead

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 11
Door Features: French Doors
Flooring: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Closet, Bathroom - Half, Home Office, Bonus Room, Bathroom

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,000
Foundation Details: Stone
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: White

Exterior Features
Roof: Slate, Rubber
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Tennis Court(s)

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.54
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $17,038
Tax Year: 2025

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Generator, Circuit Breakers

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: School St. to Shattuck Rd. to Adams Ave. or Mt. Auburn St. to Adams Ave.
UnparsedAddress: 22 Adams Ave, Watertown MA 02472

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Private School, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,397
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 0.54 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1919
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3731104S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Exclusions: Personal Belongings
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Hosmer Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi

7/10

Watertown Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi

7/10

Watertown High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi

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

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 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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$2.03M – $2.46M

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Home values near 22 Adams Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
36 Adams Avenue, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2607 Sq. Ft.	$1,520,044
12 Adams Avenue, Watertown, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1340 Sq. Ft.	$629,613

Address	Redfin Estimate
30 Adams Avenue, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3000 Sq. Ft.	$2,402,861
29 Adams Avenue, Watertown, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 4530 Sq. Ft.	$2,113,999

Address	Redfin Estimate
20 Adams Avenue #18, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2654 Sq. Ft.	$1,170,132
9 Adams Avenue, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1696 Sq. Ft.	$1,125,145

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