Off market jul 2010 for $355K

$1,140,501

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $795/mo

•

2,639

sq ft

263 School St, Watertown, MA 02472

About this home

A four bedroom diamond in the rough! Do the needed work & reap the rewards! Features a front -to -back living room with fireplace, a dining room with china cabinet, hardwood floors, eat-in kitchen, the first floor family room, four corner bedrooms, a walk-up attic for storage, unfinished basement has a fireplace and is plumbed for a bath. Convenient east end location just steps to public transportation.. A deceptively spacious, solidly built, all gas, home in area of more expensive homes.

Single-familyProperty Type

1965Year Built

4,823 sq ftLot Size

$432Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Linda Shaughnessy • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Wellesley - Central St.

Bought with Linda Shaughnessy • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Wellesley - Central St.

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•Source:MLS PIN #71066029

Redfin Estimate

$1,140,501

$786K since sold in July 2010$0 since September

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This home's estimate is 19.5% lower than the average sale price ($1.42M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,475,000
A
4 beds1.5 baths1,664 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$1,600,000
B
4 beds1.5 baths1,664 sq ft
16 Preble Gardens Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD SEP 25, 2026
$1,199,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths2,050 sq ft
4 Van Ness Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD OCT 16, 2026
$1,605,000
D
4 beds1.5 baths2,154 sq ft
35 Gorham Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$1,400,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths1,950 sq ft
81 Winsor Ave, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD DEC 1, 2025
$1,218,000
F
4 beds1.5 baths2,012 sq ft
68 Lovell Rd, Watertown, MA 02472

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Market trends in 02472, MA

Last updated September 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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14 MoM

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Sale history for 263 School St

Date

Event

Price

MLSPIN #73145062

Aug 12, 2023

Rental Removed

$4,500

$2/sq ft

Aug 10, 2023

Listed for Rent

$5,000

$2/sq ft

MLS PIN #71066029

Jul 29, 2010

Sold

$355,000

$135/sq ft

Jun 19, 2010

Contingent

—

Jun 1, 2010

Price Changed

$399,900

$152/sq ft

Jun 1, 2010

Relisted

—

May 21, 2010

Contingent

—

May 3, 2010

Price Changed

$439,900

$167/sq ft

Apr 16, 2010

Listed

$469,000

$178/sq ft

Public Records

Sep 30, 1988

Sold

$96,000

$36/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$10,788 (+6.3%)

$466,500 + $417,800

$884,300

2025

$10,145 (+11.1%)

$466,500 + $402,100

$868,600

2024

$9,133 (−7.2%)

$440,800 + $339,800

$780,600

2023

$9,846 (+13.8%)

$421,600 + $303,400

$725,000

2022

$8,650 (+10.3%)

$383,300 + $269,500

$652,800

2021

$7,840 (+3.0%)

$370,500 + $269,500

$640,000

2020

$7,615 (+2.8%)

$357,800 + $269,500

$627,300

2019

$7,411 (+6.0%)

$357,800 + $217,600

$575,400

2018

$6,991 (+5.4%)

$332,200 + $186,800

$519,000

2017

$6,632 (+9.0%)

$290,700 + $186,800

$477,500

2016

$6,085 (−4.2%)

$274,700 + $170,100

$444,800

2015

$6,349 (+4.4%)

$242,800 + $179,600

$422,400

2014

$6,080 (+1.9%)

$226,800 + $179,600

$406,400

2013

$5,966 (+5.3%)

$226,800 + $179,600

$406,400

2012

$5,668 (−4.9%)

$214,000 + $179,600

$393,600

2011

$5,962 (+0.6%)

$266,200 + $162,100

$428,300

2010

$5,926 (+5.8%)

$280,400 + $164,800

$445,200

2009

$5,603

$288,400 + $169,400

$457,800

Tax history for 263 School St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$10,788 (+6.3%)

$466,500 + $417,800

$884,300

2025

$10,145 (+11.1%)

$466,500 + $402,100

$868,600

2024

$9,133 (−7.2%)

$440,800 + $339,800

$780,600

2023

$9,846 (+13.8%)

$421,600 + $303,400

$725,000

2022

$8,650 (+10.3%)

$383,300 + $269,500

$652,800

2021

$7,840 (+3.0%)

$370,500 + $269,500

$640,000

2020

$7,615 (+2.8%)

$357,800 + $269,500

$627,300

2019

$7,411 (+6.0%)

$357,800 + $217,600

$575,400

2018

$6,991 (+5.4%)

$332,200 + $186,800

$519,000

2017

$6,632 (+9.0%)

$290,700 + $186,800

$477,500

2016

$6,085 (−4.2%)

$274,700 + $170,100

$444,800

2015

$6,349 (+4.4%)

$242,800 + $179,600

$422,400

2014

$6,080 (+1.9%)

$226,800 + $179,600

$406,400

2013

$5,966 (+5.3%)

$226,800 + $179,600

$406,400

2012

$5,668 (−4.9%)

$214,000 + $179,600

$393,600

2011

$5,962 (+0.6%)

$266,200 + $162,100

$428,300

2010

$5,926 (+5.8%)

$280,400 + $164,800

$445,200

2009

$5,603

$288,400 + $169,400

$457,800

*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

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

4,823

Year renovated

2021

Sq. Ft.

2,639

Year built

1965

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2618809S

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Mar 6, 2022.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 195
Length: 15
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 143
Length: 13
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

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

Living Room Information
Area: 260
Length: 13
Width: 20
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 224
Length: 14
Width: 16
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Laminate

Dining Room Information
Area: 168
Length: 12
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 168
Length: 12
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Laminate

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Flooring: Wood, Laminate
Interior Features: Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,939
Foundation Area: 840
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: White

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle, Rubber
Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood
Exterior Features: Deck - Wood

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.11
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,926
Tax Year: 2010

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas

Location

Location Information
Directions: Near intersection of Mt. Auburn, across from Shattuck Road.
UnparsedAddress: 263 School Street, Watertown MA 02472

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,639
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 4,823 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1965
Year Renovated: 2021
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2618809S
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on Mar 6, 2022

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
Exclusions: Freezer, Washer & Dryer
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Hosmer Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

7/10

Watertown Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi

7/10

Watertown High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi

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

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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Historical weather

Watertown, MA • 02472

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In this area, properties receive around 9.2 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

$1.08M – $1.31M

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Home values near 263 School St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
272 School St, Watertown, MA 6 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 5200 Sq. Ft.	$2,750,969
277 School St, Watertown, MA 5 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2387 Sq. Ft.	$1,469,162

Address	Redfin Estimate
286 School St, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2696 Sq. Ft.	$1,163,286
281 School St, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1504 Sq. Ft.	$975,246

Address	Redfin Estimate
267 School St, Watertown, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2735 Sq. Ft.	$1,636,196
287 School St, Watertown, MA 6 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3600 Sq. Ft.	$1,683,123

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