OFF MARKET

Off market jan 2012 for $439K

$954,290

•

1,504

sq ft

281 School St, Watertown, MA 02472

About this home

Perfectly preserved example of Mid-Century architecture in the Oakley Country Club neighborhood. 3-BR brick ranch, custom built in 1956. A fine example of the light, openness & utilitarianism that define the ranch aesthetic. Open LR-DR w/ fireplace & custom built-ins. Mint condition kitchen. Like-new tile baths. Finished full basement has den w/ fireplace, full bath, laundry room with custom cabinets, workshop & cedar closet. Large, pleasant back yard. Central AC! Steps to Harvard Sq trolley.

Single-familyProperty Type

1956Year Built

7,300 sq ftLot Size

$635Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Catherine Luther • WEICHERT, REALTORS® - Channing Real Estate

Bought with Willard Cunningham • Willard Realty Group

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•Source:MLS PIN #71288720

Redfin Estimate

$954,290

$515K since sold in January 2012$2,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 32.2% lower than the average sale price ($1.41M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 24, 2026
$1,450,000
A
3 beds1.5 baths1,632 sq ft
74 Van Ness Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD AUG 10, 2026
$1,305,000
B
3 beds1 bath1,490 sq ft
109 Shaw Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUL 13, 2026
$1,445,000
C
3 beds2 baths2,198 sq ft
343 School St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD SEP 28, 2026
$1,500,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,790 sq ft
36 Richardson Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$1,540,000
E
3 beds2 baths2,684 sq ft
62 Shaw Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD SEP 25, 2026
$1,199,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths2,050 sq ft
4 Van Ness Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

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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

Recently sold homes

14 MoM

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Sale history for 281 School St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$10,422 (+6.7%)

$516,200 + $338,100

$854,300

2025

$9,768 (+12.7%)

$516,200 + $320,100

$836,300

2024

$8,670 (−9.9%)

$500,500 + $240,500

$741,000

2023

$9,627 (+12.2%)

$478,100 + $230,800

$708,900

2022

$8,579 (+16.2%)

$440,700 + $206,800

$647,500

2021

$7,383 (+3.5%)

$395,900 + $206,800

$602,700

2020

$7,136 (+3.3%)

$381,000 + $206,800

$587,800

2019

$6,910 (−1.4%)

$366,000 + $170,500

$536,500

2018

$7,010 (+3.9%)

$358,600 + $161,800

$520,400

2017

$6,746 (+10.6%)

$358,600 + $127,100

$485,700

2016

$6,101 (−2.4%)

$336,200 + $109,800

$446,000

2015

$6,254 (+0.5%)

$306,300 + $109,800

$416,100

2014

$6,225 (+1.9%)

$306,300 + $109,800

$416,100

2013

$6,108 (+8.8%)

$306,300 + $109,800

$416,100

2012

$5,615 (+5.9%)

$280,100 + $109,800

$389,900

2011

$5,304 (−8.4%)

$280,100 + $100,900

$381,000

2010

$5,790 (+4.1%)

$295,100 + $139,900

$435,000

2009

$5,561

$303,500 + $150,800

$454,300

Tax history for 281 School St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$10,422 (+6.7%)

$516,200 + $338,100

$854,300

2025

$9,768 (+12.7%)

$516,200 + $320,100

$836,300

2024

$8,670 (−9.9%)

$500,500 + $240,500

$741,000

2023

$9,627 (+12.2%)

$478,100 + $230,800

$708,900

2022

$8,579 (+16.2%)

$440,700 + $206,800

$647,500

2021

$7,383 (+3.5%)

$395,900 + $206,800

$602,700

2020

$7,136 (+3.3%)

$381,000 + $206,800

$587,800

2019

$6,910 (−1.4%)

$366,000 + $170,500

$536,500

2018

$7,010 (+3.9%)

$358,600 + $161,800

$520,400

2017

$6,746 (+10.6%)

$358,600 + $127,100

$485,700

2016

$6,101 (−2.4%)

$336,200 + $109,800

$446,000

2015

$6,254 (+0.5%)

$306,300 + $109,800

$416,100

2014

$6,225 (+1.9%)

$306,300 + $109,800

$416,100

2013

$6,108 (+8.8%)

$306,300 + $109,800

$416,100

2012

$5,615 (+5.9%)

$280,100 + $109,800

$389,900

2011

$5,304 (−8.4%)

$280,100 + $100,900

$381,000

2010

$5,790 (+4.1%)

$295,100 + $139,900

$435,000

2009

$5,561

$303,500 + $150,800

$454,300

*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

7,405 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,504

Year built

1956

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

779903S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.

Property details

Parking

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

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Basement
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood

Family Room Information
Level: Basement

Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Dining Area,Pantry,Flooring - Vinyl

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished, Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl
Interior Features: Cedar Closet(s), Den

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,504
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: brick

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Storage, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Workshop

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.17
Lot Features: Level
Frontage Length: 75
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,303.52
Tax Year: 2011

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Baseboard, Oil, Fireplace(s)
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: School Street between Mount Auburn St and Belmont St.
UnparsedAddress: 281 School St, Watertown MA 02472

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Golf, House of Worship, University

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,504
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1956
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 779903S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026

Other

Listing Information
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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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

2/10 Fire Factor

0.00% chance of being 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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Sun exposure

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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4.4 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$907,000 – $1.10M

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Home values near 281 School St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
272 School St, Watertown, MA 6 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 5200 Sq. Ft.	$2,682,697
267 School St, Watertown, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2735 Sq. Ft.	$1,640,519

Address	Redfin Estimate
286 School St, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2696 Sq. Ft.	$1,166,585
277 School St, Watertown, MA 5 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2387 Sq. Ft.	$1,378,893

Address	Redfin Estimate
263 School St, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2639 Sq. Ft.	$1,132,128
291 School St, Watertown, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2563 Sq. Ft.	$1,277,908

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