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$728,704

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1.5 ba

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1,275

sq ft

261 Common St, Watertown, MA 02472

About this home

261 Common St is a 1,275 square foot condo with 2 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Watertown data, we estimate the home's value is $728,704.

CondoProperty Type

1920Year Built

$572Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$728,704

$13K since October

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This home's estimate is 3% lower than the average sale price ($751K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$760,000
A
2 beds1 bath1,287 sq ft
20 Lawndale St #20, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$775,000
B
2 beds1.5 baths1,326 sq ft
23 Pine St #1, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$712,000
C
2 beds2 baths1,484 sq ft
9 Dunton Rd #9, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD JUN 4, 2026
$695,000
D
2 beds1 bath1,064 sq ft
85 Bradford Rd #85, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$790,000
E
2 beds1 bath1,256 sq ft
12 Spruce St #12, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD MAY 19, 2026
$775,000
F
2 beds1 bath1,218 sq ft
17 Bartlett Ave #1, Belmont, MA 02478

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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

100.4%

+0.7% MoM

Median sale price

$880K

$5K MoM

Avg. days on market

22d

0 days MoM

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Sale history for 261 Common St

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Tax history for 261 Common St

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Property details

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Hot Water

Room Information
# of Rooms: 5

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Construction Type: Frame
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding/Shingle
Roof Shape Type: Gable

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,275
Gross Sq. Ft: 1,275
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Municipality Name: WATERTOWN
Zoning Code: S-10
State Use Description: CONDOMINIUM

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,275
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: —
Style: Condo/Co-op
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 5007411

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

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

3/10 Fire Factor

0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 96° expected this year, 14 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

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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

$693,000 – $839,000

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Home values near 261 Common St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
242 Common Street, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2164 Sq. Ft.	$1,214,221
256 Common Street, Watertown, MA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1940 Sq. Ft.	$1,118,261
247 Common Street, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3537 Sq. Ft.	$1,212,759
253 Common Street, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2542 Sq. Ft.	$1,094,467
251 Common Street #251, Watertown, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1172 Sq. Ft.	$618,353
252 Common Street, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1939 Sq. Ft.	$1,188,777
5 Grenville Road #3, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2628 Sq. Ft.	$1,155,022

Address	Redfin Estimate
248 Common Street, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2322 Sq. Ft.	$1,232,777
264 Common Street, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2888 Sq. Ft.	$1,251,337
255 Common Street, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3375 Sq. Ft.	$1,120,548
261 Common Street #261, Watertown, MA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1275 Sq. Ft.	$748,011
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