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Off Market Jun 2023 for $2.3M

$2,574,701

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $14,962/mo

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3,243

sq ft

26 Bailey Rd, Watertown, MA 02472

About this home

Beautiful Georgian style Colonial in one of Watertown’s most desired neighborhoods. This treasured home on an expansive 20,000 SF lot is bordered by mature and lush plantings, providing beauty & privacy. Upon entry, an amazing foyer streaming w/ sunlight merges into a relaxing front to back living room w/ a grand fireplace & an elegant dining room w/ ample seating; both rooms contain tall Georgian style windows w / lovely views of tranquil yards. Spacious chef's kitchen w/ large center island, high-end appliances, cozy breakfast nook w/ lots of windows & French door that overlook huge mahogany deck & yards. Secluded off the kitchen is a large study / possible au-pair suite w/ cathedral ceiling, full bath, walk-in closet & direct access to exterior. The second level features 4 corner bedrooms, 2 full baths, spacious primary bedroom w/ luxurious spa-like en-suite bath complete w/ shower, soaker tub & walk-in closet. An exceptional home for a lifetime of enjoyment & relaxation.

Single-familyProperty Type

1923Year Built

0.46 acresLot Size

$794Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Jerry Mazzeo • All Star Realty, Inc.

Bought with Christopher Cote • Upright Realty Group LLC

Redfin checked: a minute ago

•Source:MLS PIN #73113473

Redfin Estimate

$2,574,701

$180K since sold in June 2023$68K since July

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This home's estimate is 35% higher than the average sale price ($1.91M) of 6 comparable homes.

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B
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C
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D
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E
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F
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Market trends in 02472, MA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.6%

+0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$850K

$5K MoM

Avg. days on market

19d

0 days MoM

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6 MoM

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Sale history for 26 Bailey Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73113473

Jun 16, 2023

Sold

$2,395,000

$739/sq ft

May 21, 2023

Contingent

—

May 18, 2023

Listed

$2,395,000

$739/sq ft

MLS PIN #70282949

Feb 17, 2006

Sold

$965,000

$298/sq ft

Nov 18, 2005

Listing Removed

—

Oct 23, 2005

Listed

$1,100,000

$339/sq ft

Beautiful Colonial sits proudly on a 20,000 sq. ft. level lot, in one of the finest neighborhoods, showcasing spacious entry foyer leading to French doors opening to a lush private back yard, grand living rm. with 4'x6'fireplace & tall 6/6 windows, formal dining room w/ table space for 12, updated kitchen w/ granite counters, 13'x24' family rm. w/ cathedral ceiling, 4 generous corner bedrooms, 2 car garage w/ plenty of additional pkg., all enhance this fine home just 10 minutes from Harvard Sq.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$26,031 (+7.0%)

$787,600 + $1,346,100

$2,133,700

2025

$24,332 (+6.4%)

$787,600 + $1,295,600

$2,083,200

2024

$22,863 (+16.1%)

$761,900 + $1,192,200

$1,954,100

2023

$19,692 (+8.9%)

$683,200 + $766,900

$1,450,100

2022

$18,081 (+16.2%)

$623,500 + $741,100

$1,364,600

2021

$15,559 (+2.2%)

$529,000 + $741,100

$1,270,100

2020

$15,227 (+8.3%)

$513,200 + $741,100

$1,254,300

2019

$14,055 (+3.7%)

$489,600 + $601,600

$1,091,200

2018

$13,559 (+0.9%)

$489,600 + $517,000

$1,006,600

2017

$13,434 (+6.5%)

$450,200 + $517,000

$967,200

2016

$12,616 (−5.8%)

$450,200 + $472,000

$922,200

2015

$13,392 (+0.5%)

$418,700 + $472,300

$891,000

2014

$13,329 (+1.9%)

$418,700 + $472,300

$891,000

2013

$13,080 (+4.7%)

$418,700 + $472,300

$891,000

2012

$12,491 (+3.0%)

$395,100 + $472,300

$867,400

2011

$12,123 (−0.3%)

$395,100 + $475,800

$870,900

2010

$12,155 (+2.6%)

$415,500 + $497,700

$913,200

2009

$11,845

$502,800 + $464,900

$967,700

Tax history for 26 Bailey Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$26,031 (+7.0%)

$787,600 + $1,346,100

$2,133,700

2025

$24,332 (+6.4%)

$787,600 + $1,295,600

$2,083,200

2024

$22,863 (+16.1%)

$761,900 + $1,192,200

$1,954,100

2023

$19,692 (+8.9%)

$683,200 + $766,900

$1,450,100

2022

$18,081 (+16.2%)

$623,500 + $741,100

$1,364,600

2021

$15,559 (+2.2%)

$529,000 + $741,100

$1,270,100

2020

$15,227 (+8.3%)

$513,200 + $741,100

$1,254,300

2019

$14,055 (+3.7%)

$489,600 + $601,600

$1,091,200

2018

$13,559 (+0.9%)

$489,600 + $517,000

$1,006,600

2017

$13,434 (+6.5%)

$450,200 + $517,000

$967,200

2016

$12,616 (−5.8%)

$450,200 + $472,000

$922,200

2015

$13,392 (+0.5%)

$418,700 + $472,300

$891,000

2014

$13,329 (+1.9%)

$418,700 + $472,300

$891,000

2013

$13,080 (+4.7%)

$418,700 + $472,300

$891,000

2012

$12,491 (+3.0%)

$395,100 + $472,300

$867,400

2011

$12,123 (−0.3%)

$395,100 + $475,800

$870,900

2010

$12,155 (+2.6%)

$415,500 + $497,700

$913,200

2009

$11,845

$502,800 + $464,900

$967,700

*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

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.46 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,243

Year built

1923

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3791646S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.

Property details

Parking

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

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 342.07
Length: 17.9
Width: 19.11
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Balcony - Interior,French Doors

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 189.21
Length: 11.9
Width: 15.9
Level: Second
Features: Closet

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 188.02
Length: 11.9
Width: 15.8
Level: Second

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 165.9
Length: 10.5
Width: 15.8
Level: Second

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Living Room Information
Area: 338.46
Length: 15.11
Width: 22.4
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 199.26
Length: 12.3
Width: 16.2
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 362.7
Length: 18.6
Width: 19.5
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove,Lighting - Pendant,Window Seat

Basement Information
Basement: Unfinished

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): 9
Door Features: French Doors
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Interior Features: Bathroom - Half, Closet, Bathroom - 3/4, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Recessed Lighting, Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Entrance Foyer, Study, Bathroom

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,243
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame, Conventional (2x4-2x6)
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood, Patio
Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Patio, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard, Gazebo, Garden

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System
Other Structures: Gazebo

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.46
Lot Features: Level
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $19,693
Tax Year: 2023

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Baseboard, Hot Water, Radiant, Oil
Cooling: Central Air, Dual

Location

Location Information
Directions: Mount Auburn Street to 26 Bailey Road.
UnparsedAddress: 26 Bailey Road, Watertown MA 02472

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Golf, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, University

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,243
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.46 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1923
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3791646S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 5

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

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Places
Transit

Hosmer Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

7/10

Watertown Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi

7/10

Watertown High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

6/10

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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 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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$2.45M – $2.96M

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Home values near 26 Bailey Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
10 Bailey Road, Watertown, MA 6 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4448 Sq. Ft.	—
19 Bailey Road, Watertown, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3813 Sq. Ft.	$1,655,330

Address	Redfin Estimate
42 Bailey Road, Watertown, MA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4950 Sq. Ft.	$2,563,268
27 Bailey Road, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2682 Sq. Ft.	$1,864,497

Address	Redfin Estimate
34 Bailey Road, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3706 Sq. Ft.	$2,018,538
17 Bailey Road #2, Watertown, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1409 Sq. Ft.	$706,556

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