OFF MARKET

Off market nov 2019 for $800K

$1,204,291

•

2,164

sq ft

242 Common St, Watertown, MA 02472

About this home

If you want a home unlike all the rest, here is the house for you! Enjoy the charm & character of an English cottage, inside and out. Spacious & gracious rms w/h/w flrs, sunken living rm & oversized bdrms. 1st flr has a fireplaced living rm, din rm w/built-in China cab., kitch, full ba & a study that can be a 4th bedrm for visitors, mother-in-law or au pair. 2nd flr has three oversized bedrms, one currently so big it doubles as a tv & music room, with grand piano! A walk-in closet in mstr bedrm leads to a storage rm with potential to add master ba. Basement has lrg fireplaced family rm & other areas for storage, workshop, & laundry. Great love & care have gone into the front & back gardens/landscape giving you the opportunity to enjoy the seasonal color and flowers that bloom around you & add to the quaint cottage charm & beauty of this sweet home. Steps from Cushing sq & short walk to Watertown Square shops, restaurants & library.Garage pkg, a/c and new windows t/o will keep you cozy!

Single-familyProperty Type

1937Year Built

7,732 sq ftLot Size

$557Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Lisa Johnson • RE/MAX Destiny

Bought with Jeanette Cummings • JMR Real Estate Group LLC

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•Source:MLS PIN #72563515

Redfin Estimate

$1,204,291

$404K since sold in November 2019$4,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 12% lower than the average sale price ($1.37M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,605,000
A
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SOLD OCT 29, 2026
$1,245,000
B
4 beds1.5 baths2,045 sq ft
3 Preble Gardens Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$1,365,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,093 sq ft
32 Marcia Rd, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD AUG 26, 2026
$1,410,000
D
4 beds3 baths2,106 sq ft
96 Washington St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD SEP 2, 2026
$1,475,000
E
4 beds1.5 baths1,664 sq ft
20 Preble Gardens Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD NOV 5, 2026
$1,110,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths1,970 sq ft
36 Warwick Rd, Watertown, MA 02472

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Market trends in 02472, MA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

100.5%

+0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$820K

$60K MoM

Avg. days on market

20d

2 days MoM

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19 MoM

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Sale history for 242 Common St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$11,297 (+6.1%)

$520,600 + $405,400

$926,000

2025

$10,647 (−1.5%)

$520,600 + $391,000

$911,600

2024

$10,813 (−9.1%)

$504,800 + $419,400

$924,200

2023

$11,900 (+16.5%)

$482,200 + $394,100

$876,300

2022

$10,212 (+14.9%)

$444,600 + $326,100

$770,700

2021

$8,886 (+11.8%)

$399,300 + $326,100

$725,400

2020

$7,949 (+5.7%)

$384,300 + $270,500

$654,800

2019

$7,518 (−0.5%)

$369,200 + $214,500

$583,700

2018

$7,555 (−0.6%)

$361,700 + $199,200

$560,900

2017

$7,601 (+5.9%)

$361,700 + $185,500

$547,200

2016

$7,177 (−3.4%)

$339,100 + $185,500

$524,600

2015

$7,431 (+0.5%)

$308,900 + $185,500

$494,400

2014

$7,396 (+1.9%)

$308,900 + $185,500

$494,400

2013

$7,258 (+7.7%)

$308,900 + $185,500

$494,400

2012

$6,741 (−0.4%)

$282,600 + $185,500

$468,100

2011

$6,771 (−2.1%)

$282,600 + $203,800

$486,400

2010

$6,916 (+13.6%)

$297,600 + $222,000

$519,600

2009

$6,087

$306,100 + $191,200

$497,300

Tax history for 242 Common St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$11,297 (+6.1%)

$520,600 + $405,400

$926,000

2025

$10,647 (−1.5%)

$520,600 + $391,000

$911,600

2024

$10,813 (−9.1%)

$504,800 + $419,400

$924,200

2023

$11,900 (+16.5%)

$482,200 + $394,100

$876,300

2022

$10,212 (+14.9%)

$444,600 + $326,100

$770,700

2021

$8,886 (+11.8%)

$399,300 + $326,100

$725,400

2020

$7,949 (+5.7%)

$384,300 + $270,500

$654,800

2019

$7,518 (−0.5%)

$369,200 + $214,500

$583,700

2018

$7,555 (−0.6%)

$361,700 + $199,200

$560,900

2017

$7,601 (+5.9%)

$361,700 + $185,500

$547,200

2016

$7,177 (−3.4%)

$339,100 + $185,500

$524,600

2015

$7,431 (+0.5%)

$308,900 + $185,500

$494,400

2014

$7,396 (+1.9%)

$308,900 + $185,500

$494,400

2013

$7,258 (+7.7%)

$308,900 + $185,500

$494,400

2012

$6,741 (−0.4%)

$282,600 + $185,500

$468,100

2011

$6,771 (−2.1%)

$282,600 + $203,800

$486,400

2010

$6,916 (+13.6%)

$297,600 + $222,000

$519,600

2009

$6,087

$306,100 + $191,200

$497,300

*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

7,841 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1990

Sq. Ft.

1,838

Year built

1937

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2327130S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

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

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

Bedroom #4 Information
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

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

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Sunken

Family Room Information
Level: Basement

Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Exterior Access,Gas Stove

Basement Information
Basement: Partially Finished, Bulkhead

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

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

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

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,164
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features: Garden

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.18
Lot Features: Gentle Sloping
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,518
Tax Year: 2019

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: Common St at Grenville Rd
UnparsedAddress: 242 Common Street, Watertown MA 02472

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Golf, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,838
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,841 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1937
Year Renovated: 1990
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2327130S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

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 • 0.9mi

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

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, 15 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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Historical weather

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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Estimated sale price

$1.15M – $1.39M

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Home values near 242 Common St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
232 Common Street, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1948 Sq. Ft.	$1,199,892
248 Common Street, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2322 Sq. Ft.	$1,167,215
235 Common Street, Watertown, MA 6 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2550 Sq. Ft.	$1,240,853
255 Common Street, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3375 Sq. Ft.	$1,157,025
251 Common Street #251, Watertown, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1172 Sq. Ft.	$632,784
252 Common Street, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1939 Sq. Ft.	$1,198,713
98 Lovell Road, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2024 Sq. Ft.	$1,147,091

Address	Redfin Estimate
226 Common Street, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1536 Sq. Ft.	$1,010,016
252 Common Street, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1939 Sq. Ft.	$1,258,662
231 Common Street, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3335 Sq. Ft.	$1,138,284
251 Common Street, Watertown, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1172 Sq. Ft.	$633,016
253 Common Street #253, Watertown, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1287 Sq. Ft.	$666,456
251 Common Street, Watertown, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1172 Sq. Ft.	$599,198
104 Lovell Road, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1835 Sq. Ft.	$1,048,587

Address	Redfin Estimate
236 Common Street, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1830 Sq. Ft.	$1,164,223
256 Common Street, Watertown, MA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1940 Sq. Ft.	$1,116,671
247 Common Street, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3537 Sq. Ft.	$1,248,530
253 Common Street, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2542 Sq. Ft.	$1,004,528
245-247 Common Street, Watertown, MA 6 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3537 Sq. Ft.	$1,372,740
253 Common Street, Watertown, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1287 Sq. Ft.	$655,475
110 Lovell Road, Watertown, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2402 Sq. Ft.	$1,361,438

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Sale history for 242 Common St

Tax history for 242 Common St

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Property details

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