OFF MARKET

Off market aug 2016 for $550K

$748,011

•

1,275

sq ft

261 Common St #261, Watertown, MA 02472

About this home

CondoProperty Type

1920Year Built

$587Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Russell Arico • American Hallmark

Bought with Susan Wayne • Robert Paul Properties

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•Source:MLS PIN #71975056

Redfin Estimate

$748,011

$198K since sold in August 2016$8,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 0.4% lower than the average sale price ($751K) of 6 comparable homes.

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B
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SOLD JUN 30, 2026
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D
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SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$790,000
E
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SOLD MAY 19, 2026
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F
2 beds1 bath1,218 sq ft
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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 #261

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Condo/Co-op

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Middlesex County

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Last updated by owner on Apr 9, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Off Street, Assigned

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second

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

Living Room Information
Level: Second

Dining Room Information
Level: Second

Kitchen Information
Level: Second

Basement Information
Basement: Y

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 5

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,275
StructureType: 2/3 Family
Stories (Total): 1
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Deck

Property Information
PropertySubType: Condominium
Entry Level: 2
Entry Location: Unit Placement(Upper)

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Year: 0

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas

Location

Location Information
Directions: Belmont Street to Common Street
UnparsedAddress: 261 Common Street # 261, Watertown MA 02472

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: —
Style: Condo/Co-op
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: —

Home facts updated by county records on Apr 9, 2023

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

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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Estimated sale price

$711,000 – $861,000

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
242 Common St, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2164 Sq. Ft.	$1,214,221
256 Common St, Watertown, MA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1940 Sq. Ft.	$1,118,261
247 Common St, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3537 Sq. Ft.	$1,212,759
253 Common St, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2542 Sq. Ft.	$1,094,467
251 Common St Apartment 251, Watertown, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1172 Sq. Ft.	$618,353
252 Common St, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1939 Sq. Ft.	$1,188,777
253 Common St, Watertown, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1287 Sq. Ft.	$650,912

Address	Redfin Estimate
248 Common St, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2322 Sq. Ft.	$1,232,777
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255 Common St, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3375 Sq. Ft.	$1,120,548
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