OFF MARKET

Off Market Nov 2012 for $617K

$1,227,384

•

2,640

sq ft

27-29 Richards Rd, Watertown, MA 02472

About this home

Fantastic owner occupied 2-family in great location (off Mt Auburn), convenient to highways, schools, shopping; a commuters delight. This well cared for home has 3 bedrooms per unit, formal living room with fireplace, formal dining room, sunroom, and enclosed porch. All of this times two! Full basement with W/D's, 3/4 bath in basement, and separate utilities. Newer gas heating and hot water tanks. Two car garage. Walk up attic. Great value in quiet neighborhood. This home never been rented

Multi-familyProperty Type

1920Year Built

6,434 sq ftLot Size

$465Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Deborah Douglass • RE/MAX Partners

Bought with Joyce Williams • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Newton - Centre St.

Redfin checked: a minute ago

•Source:MLS PIN #71446187

Redfin Estimate

$1,227,384

$610K since sold in November 2012$36K since July

Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale

This home's estimate is 8.1% lower than the average sale price ($1.33M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD APR 24, 2026
$1,300,000
A
5 beds2 baths2,732 sq ft
7-9 Clyde Rd, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD OCT 16, 2025
$1,085,000
B
5 beds2 baths2,691 sq ft
33 Woodleigh Rd, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$1,325,000
C
5 beds2 baths2,771 sq ft
93-95 Poplar St, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$1,800,000
D
6 beds3 baths2,773 sq ft
23 Lawndale St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$1,400,000
E
5 beds2 baths2,626 sq ft
15-17 Hull St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD NOV 19, 2025
$1,100,000
F
5 beds2 baths2,400 sq ft
67 Walnut St, Watertown, MA 02472

Claim this home to receive a free report every month with insights on the changing estimate.

Earn from this home

Sell

$830,555

Est. take-home

List your home with Redfin and save $6,137

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

Recently sold homes

102

6 MoM

New listings for sale

OPEN TODAY, 11:30AM TO 1PM
$825,000
2 beds2 baths1,397 sq ft
199 Coolidge Ave #307, Watertown, MA 02472
$1,250,000
4 beds2 baths2,200 sq ft
6 Bates Rd E, Watertown, MA 02472
OPEN TODAY, 11AM TO 1PM
$759,000
2 beds2 baths1,050 sq ft
20 Beechwood Ave Unit A-2, Watertown, MA 02472
$545,000
2 beds1.5 baths1,311 sq ft
956 Belmont #956, Washington, DC 20472
$869,900
3 beds1.5 baths1,873 sq ft
97 Melendy Ave #97, Watertown, MA 02472
$650,000
2 beds1.5 baths1,683 sq ft
9 Circuit Ln #9, Watertown, MA 02472
OPEN TODAY, 11AM TO 12:30PM
$525,000
2 beds1 bath1,231 sq ft
84 Duff St #84, Watertown, MA 02472
$599,000
2 beds2 baths1,270 sq ft
131 Coolidge Ave #526, Watertown, MA 02472
$1,499,000
5 beds2 baths2,416 sq ft
27 Woodleigh Rd, Watertown, MA 02472
$1,099,000
5 beds3 baths2,300 sq ft
7 Hearn, Watertown, MA 02472
See all

Provided by Redfin

Sale history for 27-29 Richards Rd

Public record

Beds

—

Baths

—

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

—

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

—

Year built

—

Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

Middlesex County

APN

M:1125 B:0019 L:0006,853788

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 25, 2025.

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, Common, Paved

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

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

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 14
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Vinyl / VCT, Hardwood
Interior Features: Storage, Laundry Room, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Sunroom

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

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

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,640
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Stories (Total): 2
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Enclosed
Exterior Features: Rain Gutters

Property Information
PropertySubType: Multi Family

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.15
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,572
Tax Year: 2012

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public, Individual Meter
Electric: 60 Amps/Less, Individually Metered

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
Heating Units: 2
Cooling Units: 0

Location

Location Information
Directions: Mt. Auburn to Richards Road
UnparsedAddress: 27-29 Richards Rd, Watertown MA 02472

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

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: —
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: M:1125 B:0019 L:0006,853788

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 24, 2025

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
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 • 1.3mi

6/10

Provided by GreatSchools

Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Local insights from Redfin agents

Watertown's urban-suburban feeling paired with its proximity to Cambridge & Boston have caused it to rapidly transform into a destination for home buyers. Historically a manufacturing city, it has changed into a restaurant, shopping, and biotech hub...
2 months ago • Watertown
Benjamin Ginsburg
Redfin Premier agent
152 deals
Was this helpful?

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

Provided by First Street

Historical weather

Watertown, MA • 02472

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

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.

9 hrs

4.4 hrs

JuneDecember

Provided by Shadowmap

Estimated sale price

$1.17M – $1.41M

Reach more buyers when you sell with Redfin. Save up to $12,274 in fees. 3 minutes to get started.

Need the cash from your home fast? Sell to .

Nearby similar homes

OPEN TODAY, 1PM TO 3PM

$1,195,000

4 beds2 baths2,796 sq ft

227-229 Tremont St, Newton, MA 02458

$1,149,000

8 beds6 baths2,749 sq ft

131 Nonantum St, Brighton, MA 02135

$900,000

5 beds2 baths2,227 sq ft

33 Melendy Ave, Watertown, MA 02472

$2,725,000

5 beds4.5 baths4,537 sq ft

68 Barnard Ave, Watertown, MA 02472

$1,350,000

6 beds2 baths2,889 sq ft

28 Appleton St, Watertown, MA 02472

$1,190,000

6 beds2 baths2,160 sq ft

51-53 S Waverly St, Boston, MA 02135

New listings for sale in 02472

OPEN TODAY, 11:30AM TO 1PM

$825,000

2 beds2 baths1,397 sq ft

199 Coolidge Ave #307, Watertown, MA 02472

$1,250,000

4 beds2 baths2,200 sq ft

6 Bates Rd E, Watertown, MA 02472

OPEN TODAY, 11AM TO 1PM

$759,000

2 beds2 baths1,050 sq ft

20 Beechwood Ave Unit A-2, Watertown, MA 02472

$545,000

2 beds1.5 baths1,311 sq ft

956 Belmont #956, Washington, DC 20472

$869,900

3 beds1.5 baths1,873 sq ft

97 Melendy Ave #97, Watertown, MA 02472

$650,000

2 beds1.5 baths1,683 sq ft

9 Circuit Ln #9, Watertown, MA 02472

OPEN TODAY, 11AM TO 12:30PM

$525,000

2 beds1 bath1,231 sq ft

84 Duff St #84, Watertown, MA 02472

$599,000

2 beds2 baths1,270 sq ft

131 Coolidge Ave #526, Watertown, MA 02472

$1,499,000

5 beds2 baths2,416 sq ft

27 Woodleigh Rd, Watertown, MA 02472

Home values near 27-29 Richards Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
79 Richards Road, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2911 Sq. Ft.	$1,221,433
21 Richards Road, Watertown, MA 6 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2616 Sq. Ft.	$1,226,682

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

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

Property information provided by MLS PIN when last listed in 2012. This data may not match . Learn more.

Download the Redfin App on the Apple App Store

Download the Redfin App from the Google Play Store

Join us

Become an Agent

Get referrals

Careers

Find homes faster

About us

Find us

Subsidiaries

Affiliated Business

Countries

United States

Canada

Updated September 2025: By searching, you agree to the Terms of Use, and Privacy Policy.

Do not sell or share my personal information.

REDFIN and all REDFIN variants, WALK SCORE, and the R logos, are trademarks of Redfin Corporation, registered or pending in the USPTO.

California DRE #01521930

Redfin is licensed to do business in New York as Redfin Real Estate. NY Standard Operating Procedures

New Mexico Real Estate Licenses

TREC: Info About Brokerage Services, Consumer Protection Notice

All mortgage lending products and information are provided by Rocket Mortgage, LLC | NMLS #3030; www.NMLSConsumerAccess.org. Licensed in 50 states. This site is not authorized by the New York State Department of Financial Services for mortgage solicitation or loan applications activities related to properties located in the State of New York.

Redfin Corporation is an affiliated business of Rocket Limited Partnership. Each company, and their subsidiaries, are separate legal entities operated and managed through its own management and governance structures.

If you are using a screen reader, or having trouble reading this website, please call Redfin Customer Support for help at 1-844-759-7732.

REDFIN IS COMMITTED TO AND ABIDES BY THE FAIR HOUSING ACT AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ACT. READ REDFIN'S FAIR HOUSING POLICY AND THE NEW YORK STATE FAIR HOUSING NOTICE.

GreatSchools Ratings provided by GreatSchools.org.

02138 homes for sale
02478 homes for sale
02458 homes for sale
02135 homes for sale
02472 homes for sale

Houses for rent in Watertown Town	Agents near me	Quincy, MA homes for sale	Watertown Town Housing Market
Houses for sale near me	Boston, MA homes for sale	Brookline, MA homes for sale
Land for sale near me	Newton, MA homes for sale	Arlington, MA homes for sale
Open Houses near me	Cambridge, MA homes for sale	Watertown Town Property Records
Condos for sale near me	Lexington, MA homes for sale	MA New Listings

Boston homes for sale
Newton homes for sale
Watertown homes for sale