This home's estimate is 16% higher than the average sale price ($912K) of 6 comparable homes.
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251-253 Common St, Watertown, MA 02472
About this home
Classic 1920 two family in sought after Oakley Country Club area. Brimminng with period detail, gumwood trim, beams, fireplaces, oak floors. Newer roof and vinyl siding, some new windows, huge expandable 3rd floor with front and rear stairways, porches and 2 car garage. Needs updating. Ideal to live in or for condo conversion.
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Sale history for 251-253 Common St
$220/sq ft
$236/sq ft
Tax history for 251-253 Common St
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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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
Other
- Miscellaneous Information
- Heat Zones: 2
- Listing Information
- StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
Lifestyle
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- Watertown’s market has exploded in recent years, with high home prices. Located close to Boston, it offers the perfect balance of a seamless urban commute and the tranquility of suburban living. Enhanced by flexible MBTA bus options and its location...near the Charles River add to its desirability.1 day ago • WatertownWas this helpful?
Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 hot days expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
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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