Off market may 2006 for $558K

$1,038,385

•

2,542

sq ft

251-253 Common St, Watertown, MA 02472

About this home

Multi-familyProperty Type

1926Year Built

5,000 sq ftLot Size

$408Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by James Savas • Century 21 Adams Realty

Bought with Warren Tolman • Etain

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•Source:MLS PIN #70344861

Redfin Estimate

$1,038,385

$480K since sold in May 2006$32K since September

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This home's estimate is 13.8% higher than the average sale price ($912K) of 6 comparable homes.

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B
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7 Harriet Ave #7, Belmont, MA 02478
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$900,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,489 sq ft
14 Flint Rd #14, Watertown, MA 02472
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D
4 beds3 baths2,060 sq ft
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$900,000
E
4 beds2 baths1,986 sq ft
324 Mount Auburn St #2, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD JUL 14, 2026
$780,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,744 sq ft
289 Waverley Ave #2, 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

99.7%

0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$870K

$10K MoM

Avg. days on market

22d

0 days MoM

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110

2 MoM

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Sale history for 251-253 Common St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$6,894 (+12.4%)

$590,200

2024

$6,133 (−12.5%)

$524,200

2023

$7,007 (+16.3%)

$516,000

2022

$6,023 (+10.8%)

$454,600

2021

$5,434 (+0.9%)

$443,600

2020

$5,385 (−1.7%)

$443,600

2019

$5,480 (+9.9%)

$425,500

2018

$4,985 (+7.0%)

$370,100

2017

$4,661 (+14.7%)

$335,600

2016

$4,064 (−9.0%)

$297,100

2015

$4,465 (+5.5%)

$297,100

2014

$4,234 (+1.9%)

$283,000

2013

$4,154 (+1.9%)

$283,000

2012

$4,075 (+3.5%)

$283,000

2011

$3,939 (+0.8%)

$283,000

2010

$3,908 (+0.9%)

$293,600

2009

$3,873

$316,400

Tax history for 251-253 Common St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$6,894 (+12.4%)

$590,200

2024

$6,133 (−12.5%)

$524,200

2023

$7,007 (+16.3%)

$516,000

2022

$6,023 (+10.8%)

$454,600

2021

$5,434 (+0.9%)

$443,600

2020

$5,385 (−1.7%)

$443,600

2019

$5,480 (+9.9%)

$425,500

2018

$4,985 (+7.0%)

$370,100

2017

$4,661 (+14.7%)

$335,600

2016

$4,064 (−9.0%)

$297,100

2015

$4,465 (+5.5%)

$297,100

2014

$4,234 (+1.9%)

$283,000

2013

$4,154 (+1.9%)

$283,000

2012

$4,075 (+3.5%)

$283,000

2011

$3,939 (+0.8%)

$283,000

2010

$3,908 (+0.9%)

$293,600

2009

$3,873

$316,400

*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

—

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,287

Year built

1926

Style

Condo/Co-op

County

Middlesex County

APN

4667708

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.

Property details

Parking

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

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 12
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Wood
Interior Features: Floored Attic, Walk-Up Attic, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,542
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Stories (Total): 2
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: beige

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

Property Information
PropertySubType: Multi Family

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.11
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,646
Tax Year: 2006

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: 220 Volts, Fuses, 60 Amps/Less, Individually Metered

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water, Oil
Heating Units: 2
Cooling Units: 0

Location

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

Unit #2 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 2
Lease: N

Location Information
Directions: Belmont or Mt. Street to Common near Grenville
UnparsedAddress: 251-253 Common Street, Watertown MA 02472

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,287
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: —
Style: Condo/Co-op
Year Built: 1926
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 4667708

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

J.R. Lowell Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

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

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 hot days expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

Wind Factor

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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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Estimated sale price

$987,000 – $1.20M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
236 Common Street, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1830 Sq. Ft.	$1,159,606
252 Common Street, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1939 Sq. Ft.	$1,303,929

Address	Redfin Estimate
242 Common Street, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2164 Sq. Ft.	$1,190,144
256 Common Street, Watertown, MA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1940 Sq. Ft.	$1,119,111

Address	Redfin Estimate
248 Common Street, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2322 Sq. Ft.	$1,217,342
264 Common Street, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2888 Sq. Ft.	$1,262,424

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