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$909,963

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2 ba

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2,515

sq ft

238 Main St, Watertown, MA 02472

About this home

238 Main St is a 2,515 square foot multi-family home on a 3,920 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Watertown data, we estimate the home's value is $909,963.

Multi-familyProperty Type

1890Year Built

3,920 sq ftLot Size

$362Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$909,963

$7,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 17.7% lower than the average sale price ($1.11M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$900,000
A
4 beds2 baths2,236 sq ft
109 - 109A Lexington St, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD MAY 19, 2026
$1,275,000
B
4 beds2 baths2,267 sq ft
69 Capitol St, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD AUG 11, 2026
$1,225,000
C
4 beds2 baths2,862 sq ft
13-15 Columbia St, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD AUG 20, 2026
$1,100,000
D
4 beds2 baths2,330 sq ft
20-22 Franklin St, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD OCT 9, 2026
$1,025,000
E
5 beds2 baths2,614 sq ft
601-603 Main St, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD BY REDFIN JUL 29, 2026
$1,110,000
F
4 beds2 baths2,770 sq ft
67 Prospect St, Watertown, MA 02472

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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

Recently sold homes

14 MoM

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Sale history for 238 Main St

As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$9,662 (+7.7%)

$363,900 + $428,100

$792,000

2025

$8,975 (+11.1%)

$363,900 + $404,500

$768,400

2024

$8,081 (−12.5%)

$353,100 + $337,600

$690,700

2023

$9,237 (+3.1%)

$346,400 + $333,800

$680,200

2022

$8,961 (+14.8%)

$339,600 + $336,700

$676,300

2021

$7,809 (+3.1%)

$312,400 + $325,100

$637,500

2020

$7,575 (+7.4%)

$305,600 + $318,400

$624,000

2019

$7,056 (+2.8%)

$285,200 + $262,600

$547,800

2018

$6,867 (+3.9%)

$271,700 + $238,100

$509,800

2017

$6,609 (+1.5%)

$237,700 + $238,100

$475,800

2016

$6,509 (+11.2%)

$237,700 + $238,100

$475,800

2015

$5,856 (+0.5%)

$211,200 + $178,400

$389,600

2014

$5,828 (+1.9%)

$211,200 + $178,400

$389,600

2013

$5,719 (+1.9%)

$211,200 + $178,400

$389,600

2012

$5,610 (+7.4%)

$211,200 + $178,400

$389,600

2011

$5,223 (+1.6%)

$211,200 + $164,000

$375,200

2010

$5,143 (−0.7%)

$222,400 + $164,000

$386,400

2009

$5,181

$228,600 + $194,700

$423,300

Tax history for 238 Main St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$9,662 (+7.7%)

$363,900 + $428,100

$792,000

2025

$8,975 (+11.1%)

$363,900 + $404,500

$768,400

2024

$8,081 (−12.5%)

$353,100 + $337,600

$690,700

2023

$9,237 (+3.1%)

$346,400 + $333,800

$680,200

2022

$8,961 (+14.8%)

$339,600 + $336,700

$676,300

2021

$7,809 (+3.1%)

$312,400 + $325,100

$637,500

2020

$7,575 (+7.4%)

$305,600 + $318,400

$624,000

2019

$7,056 (+2.8%)

$285,200 + $262,600

$547,800

2018

$6,867 (+3.9%)

$271,700 + $238,100

$509,800

2017

$6,609 (+1.5%)

$237,700 + $238,100

$475,800

2016

$6,509 (+11.2%)

$237,700 + $238,100

$475,800

2015

$5,856 (+0.5%)

$211,200 + $178,400

$389,600

2014

$5,828 (+1.9%)

$211,200 + $178,400

$389,600

2013

$5,719 (+1.9%)

$211,200 + $178,400

$389,600

2012

$5,610 (+7.4%)

$211,200 + $178,400

$389,600

2011

$5,223 (+1.6%)

$211,200 + $164,000

$375,200

2010

$5,143 (−0.7%)

$222,400 + $164,000

$386,400

2009

$5,181

$228,600 + $194,700

$423,300

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,002

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air

Room Information
# of Rooms: 12

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Duplex
Construction Type: Frame
Exterior Wall: Vinyl
Roof Shape Type: Gable

Property Information
Subdivision Name: HOIRE/SAMUEL NOYES
Living Sq. Ft: 2,515
Gross Sq. Ft: 4,196
# of Units: 2
# of Stories: 3

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 3,920
Municipality Name: WATERTOWN
Acres: 0.09
Zoning Code: T
State Use Description: 2-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,515
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 3,920 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1890
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2668264S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026

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Schools

J.R. Lowell Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi

8/10

Watertown Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi

7/10

Watertown High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi

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

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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Watertown, MA • 02472

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Estimated sale price

$865,000 – $1.05M

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Home values near 238 Main St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
262 Main Street, Watertown, MA 12 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 5611 Sq. Ft.	—
250 Main Street, Watertown, MA 9 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3374 Sq. Ft.	—

Address	Redfin Estimate
248 Main Street, Watertown, MA 7 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2511 Sq. Ft.	$1,115,786
254R Main Street Unit 254R, Watertown, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1261 Sq. Ft.	$670,013

Address	Redfin Estimate
230 Main Street, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4090 Sq. Ft.	$1,278,440
254 Main Street, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1097 Sq. Ft.	$580,786

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