OFF MARKET

Off Market May 2020 for $1.2M

$1,417,606

•

3,036

sq ft

24-26 Richards, Watertown, MA 02472

About this home

Spectacular two family in top East end location, this large Multi has a newer roof, hot top driveway, newer direct vent gas heat, beautiful updated bathrooms, gumwood, coffered ceilings, fireplaced family room, first floor master suite, walk in closet, hardwood floors, large back room office/ playroom that leads to private deck. Second floor consists of large bedrooms, fire placed family room, and private covered outdoor space that is incredible, two car garage. do not miss out on one of the finest two families in town!

Multi-familyProperty Type

1920Year Built

5,800 sq ftLot Size

$467Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Jamie Venezia • Delaney & Venezia Inc.

Bought with Jared Clement • Compass

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•Source:MLS PIN #72623536

Redfin Estimate

$1,417,606

$178K since sold in May 2020$127K since July

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This home's estimate is 19.5% higher than the average sale price ($1.19M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD DEC 5, 2025
$1,400,000
A
5 beds3 baths3,258 sq ft
172 Maplewood St, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD AUG 11, 2026
$1,225,000
B
4 beds2 baths2,862 sq ft
13-15 Columbia St, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$1,237,500
C
5 beds3 baths2,964 sq ft
33 Kimball Rd, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD MAY 4, 2026
$1,015,000
D
5 beds3 baths2,957 sq ft
6-8 Irma Ave, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD JUL 14, 2026
$1,150,000
E
5 beds3 baths3,517 sq ft
152 Spruce St, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD JUL 9, 2026
$1,089,000
F
4 beds2 baths2,226 sq ft
9 Fairview Ave, Watertown, MA 02472

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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 24-26 Richards

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72623536

May 27, 2020

Sold

$1,240,000

$408/sq ft

Mar 5, 2020

Pending

—

Feb 25, 2020

Listed

$1,149,000

$378/sq ft

MLS PIN #72019205

Aug 1, 2016

Sold

$959,000

$316/sq ft

Jun 23, 2016

Pending

—

Jun 13, 2016

Contingent

—

Jun 8, 2016

Listed

$899,999

$296/sq ft

+25

Spectacular two family in top East end location, this large Multi has a newer roof, hot top driveway, newer direct vent gas heat, beautiful updated bathrooms, gumwood, coffered ceilings, fireplaced family room, first floor master suite, walk in closet, hardwood floors, large back room office/ playroom that leads to private deck. Second floor consists of large bedrooms fireplaced family room, and private covered outdoor space that is incredible, garage turned into work shop that could easily be turned back into a two car garage. do not miss out on one of the finest two families in town!

Tax history for 24-26 Richards

*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

5,663 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

2000

Sq. Ft.

3,036

Year built

1920

Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

Middlesex County

APN

2053690S

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: 5
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3

Basement Information
Basement: Full

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 13
Flooring: Wood, Tile
Interior Features: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Sunroom, Office/Den

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

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

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,036
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Stories (Total): 2
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Lead Paint: Certified Treated

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed, Deck

Property Information
PropertySubType: Multi Family

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.13
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $9,945
Tax Year: 2015

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas
Heating Units: 2
Cooling Units: 0

Location

Location Information
Directions: Mount Auburn to Richards
UnparsedAddress: 24-26 Richards, Watertown MA 02472

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Laundromat, Bike Path, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,036
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 5,663 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: 2000
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2053690S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
Exclusions: Personal Property
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Hosmer Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi

7/10

Watertown Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi

7/10

Watertown High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi

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

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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$1.35M – $1.63M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
13 Richards Rd Apartment 11, Watertown, MA 6 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2943 Sq. Ft.	$1,272,774
29 Richards Rd Apartment 27, Watertown, MA 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2640 Sq. Ft.	$1,317,017

Address	Redfin Estimate
19 Richards Rd, Watertown, MA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2777 Sq. Ft.	$1,218,298
35 Richards Rd, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2816 Sq. Ft.	$1,313,212

Address	Redfin Estimate
21 Richards Rd, Watertown, MA 6 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2616 Sq. Ft.	$1,226,682
32 Richards Rd, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2696 Sq. Ft.	$1,216,264

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