OFF MARKET

Off Market Aug 2016 for $740K

$1,402,338

•

2,749

sq ft

23 Appleton St, Watertown, MA 02472

About this home

Well maintained, spacious and set on a super convenient location off Mt. Auburn make this 4 Bed 2.5 bath, 2000+/- sq ft, double driveway home so desirable. Take advantage of all of the upgrades and improvements done by the current owner, while keeping the elegant woodwork and craftsmanship that make this home special. Upgrades include, new windows, Trex decking, A/C, Heating system, newer roof, paint, electrical, and more. Dual driveways make Watertown winters flexible and convenient. This home is ready to move into right away and is truly turnkey. Offered at $749,900.

Single-familyProperty Type

1915Year Built

5,138 sq ftLot Size

$510Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 spacesParking

Listed by Gentile Visco Group • RTN Realty Advisors LLC.

Bought with The Rasner Group • Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest

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•Source:MLS PIN #72026761

Redfin Estimate

$1,402,338

$662K since sold in August 2016$15K since July

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This home's estimate is 22.5% lower than the average sale price ($1.81M) of 6 comparable homes.

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Market trends in 02472, MA

Last updated July 2026

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Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.6%

+0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$850K

$5K MoM

Avg. days on market

19d

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Sale history for 23 Appleton St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72026761

Aug 12, 2016

Sold

$740,000

$269/sq ft

Jun 30, 2016

Pending

—

Jun 21, 2016

Listed

$749,900

$273/sq ft

MLS PIN #70960747

Dec 29, 2009

Sold

$502,000

$183/sq ft

Nov 10, 2009

Contingent

—

Oct 22, 2009

Price Changed

$520,000

$189/sq ft

Oct 5, 2009

Price Changed

$539,000

$196/sq ft

Aug 13, 2009

Listed

$549,000

$200/sq ft

This charming Dutch Gambrel home features original woodwork in the formal living room with fireplace and dining room with built-in china cabinet and additional storage and large closet. This home has a newer kitchen and baths, newer windows, partially finished basement with family room and summer kitchen, hardwood floors throughout. Outside has a lovely landscaped yard with patio. The East Watertown location is convenient to transportation, shopping and dining.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$12,950 (+6.1%)

$521,800 + $539,700

$1,061,500

2025

$12,207 (+8.1%)

$521,800 + $523,300

$1,045,100

2024

$11,291 (−0.6%)

$493,100 + $471,900

$965,000

2023

$11,364 (+14.5%)

$471,600 + $365,200

$836,800

2022

$9,924 (+10.3%)

$428,700 + $320,300

$749,000

2021

$9,001 (+2.9%)

$414,500 + $320,300

$734,800

2020

$8,747 (+4.1%)

$400,200 + $320,300

$720,500

2019

$8,400 (+2.8%)

$400,200 + $252,000

$652,200

2018

$8,170 (+8.1%)

$371,600 + $234,900

$606,500

2017

$7,560 (+5.0%)

$325,100 + $219,200

$544,300

2016

$7,203 (−2.3%)

$307,300 + $219,200

$526,500

2015

$7,375 (+4.2%)

$271,500 + $219,200

$490,700

2014

$7,075 (+1.9%)

$253,700 + $219,200

$472,900

2013

$6,942 (+5.1%)

$253,700 + $219,200

$472,900

2012

$6,604 (+1.1%)

$239,400 + $219,200

$458,600

2011

$6,533 (+1.9%)

$234,000 + $235,300

$469,300

2010

$6,413 (+13.1%)

$246,500 + $235,300

$481,800

2009

$5,672

$264,400 + $199,000

$463,400

Tax history for 23 Appleton St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$12,950 (+6.1%)

$521,800 + $539,700

$1,061,500

2025

$12,207 (+8.1%)

$521,800 + $523,300

$1,045,100

2024

$11,291 (−0.6%)

$493,100 + $471,900

$965,000

2023

$11,364 (+14.5%)

$471,600 + $365,200

$836,800

2022

$9,924 (+10.3%)

$428,700 + $320,300

$749,000

2021

$9,001 (+2.9%)

$414,500 + $320,300

$734,800

2020

$8,747 (+4.1%)

$400,200 + $320,300

$720,500

2019

$8,400 (+2.8%)

$400,200 + $252,000

$652,200

2018

$8,170 (+8.1%)

$371,600 + $234,900

$606,500

2017

$7,560 (+5.0%)

$325,100 + $219,200

$544,300

2016

$7,203 (−2.3%)

$307,300 + $219,200

$526,500

2015

$7,375 (+4.2%)

$271,500 + $219,200

$490,700

2014

$7,075 (+1.9%)

$253,700 + $219,200

$472,900

2013

$6,942 (+5.1%)

$253,700 + $219,200

$472,900

2012

$6,604 (+1.1%)

$239,400 + $219,200

$458,600

2011

$6,533 (+1.9%)

$234,000 + $235,300

$469,300

2010

$6,413 (+13.1%)

$246,500 + $235,300

$481,800

2009

$5,672

$264,400 + $199,000

$463,400

*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

5,138

Year renovated

2023

Sq. Ft.

2,749

Year built

1915

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3654188S

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jan 7, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Basement
Features: Bathroom - With Shower Stall

Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Beamed Ceilings,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Stained Glass

Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled

Basement Information
Basement: Partial, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry

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

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Sun Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,413
Foundation Details: Block
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: White
Lead Paint: None

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Rain Gutters

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.12
Lot Features: Gentle Sloping
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,375.22
Tax Year: 2015

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 100 Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Mt. Auburn to Upland to Appleton
UnparsedAddress: 23 Appleton St, Watertown MA 02472

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Public School, University

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,749
Stories: 3.0
Parking Spaces: 3
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 5,138 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1915
Year Renovated: 2023
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3654188S
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on Jan 7, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
Exclusions: Washer And Dryer.
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Hosmer Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

7/10

Watertown Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi

7/10

Watertown High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi

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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Historical weather

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

$1.33M – $1.61M

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Home values near 23 Appleton St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
28 Appleton St, Watertown, MA 6 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2889 Sq. Ft.	$1,313,823
16 Appleton St, Watertown, MA 7 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3163 Sq. Ft.	$1,043,089

Address	Redfin Estimate
24 Appleton St Apt 2, Watertown, MA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1886 Sq. Ft.	$963,178
79 Appleton St, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 4645 Sq. Ft.	—

Address	Redfin Estimate
20 Appleton St, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2668 Sq. Ft.	$1,176,270
11 Appleton St, Watertown, MA 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3268 Sq. Ft.	$1,156,869

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