Off market jun 2011 for $599K

$1,369,778

•

2,586

sq ft

288 Common St, Watertown, MA 02472

About this home

PRESTIGIOUS OAKLEY COUNTRY CLUB AREA WITH COUNTRY CLUB VIEWS! Move right in this elegant all brick 2,500 sq ft 3 level Center Entrance Colonial! 10 rms, 5 bed 2.5 bath 2 fireplaces. Features outstanding period detail includes gumwood trim, paneling, oak flrs, semi-modern kitchen with newer appliances & semi-modern baths, masterbdrm with frplc & shower stall convertible to master bath, 3rd floor perfect for au pair or in law suite, updated utilities, 2 car garage, 16x11 deck. Near Everything!

Single-familyProperty Type

1930Year Built

6,805 sq ftLot Size

$530Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by James Savas • Century 21 Adams Realty

Listed by • Century 21 Adams Realty

Bought with Ben Raute • Delaney & Venezia Inc.

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•Source:MLS PIN #71216149

Redfin Estimate

$1,369,778

$771K since sold in June 2011$17K since September

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This home's estimate is 18.7% lower than the average sale price ($1.68M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,410,000
A
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SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$2,050,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,731 sq ft
70 Goden St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD OCT 7, 2026
$1,650,000
C
4 beds3.5 baths2,300 sq ft
8 Horace Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$1,365,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,093 sq ft
32 Marcia Rd, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD MAR 27, 2026
$1,830,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths2,682 sq ft
50 Poplar St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$1,800,000
F
6 beds3 baths2,773 sq ft
23 Lawndale St, 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

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14 MoM

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3 beds2.5 baths1,853 sq ft
748 Mount Auburn St #748, Watertown, MA 02472
3D WALKTHROUGH
$359,000
1 bed1 bath421 sq ft
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$539,000
2 beds1 bath1,282 sq ft
298 Mt. Auburn St #7, Watertown, MA 02472
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3D WALKTHROUGH
$674,000
2 beds1.5 baths1,200 sq ft
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5 beds3 baths3,050 sq ft
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3D WALKTHROUGH
$1,150,000
4 beds2 baths2,150 sq ft
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Sale history for 288 Common St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$13,178 (+6.8%)

$511,000 + $569,200

$1,080,200

2025

$12,335 (+8.5%)

$511,000 + $545,100

$1,056,100

2024

$11,364 (−6.6%)

$495,500 + $475,800

$971,300

2023

$12,168 (+9.0%)

$473,300 + $422,700

$896,000

2022

$11,163 (+14.2%)

$436,300 + $406,200

$842,500

2021

$9,778 (+2.8%)

$392,000 + $406,200

$798,200

2020

$9,510 (+6.1%)

$377,200 + $406,200

$783,400

2019

$8,966 (+3.4%)

$362,400 + $333,700

$696,100

2018

$8,668 (−3.0%)

$355,000 + $288,500

$643,500

2017

$8,938 (+9.8%)

$355,000 + $288,500

$643,500

2016

$8,142 (−4.2%)

$332,800 + $262,400

$595,200

2015

$8,501 (+0.5%)

$303,200 + $262,400

$565,600

2014

$8,461 (+1.9%)

$303,200 + $262,400

$565,600

2013

$8,303 (+14.3%)

$303,200 + $262,400

$565,600

2012

$7,262 (+7.1%)

$277,300 + $227,000

$504,300

2011

$6,779 (+1.5%)

$277,300 + $209,700

$487,000

2010

$6,679 (+7.3%)

$292,100 + $209,700

$501,800

2009

$6,223

$300,500 + $207,900

$508,400

Tax history for 288 Common St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$13,178 (+6.8%)

$511,000 + $569,200

$1,080,200

2025

$12,335 (+8.5%)

$511,000 + $545,100

$1,056,100

2024

$11,364 (−6.6%)

$495,500 + $475,800

$971,300

2023

$12,168 (+9.0%)

$473,300 + $422,700

$896,000

2022

$11,163 (+14.2%)

$436,300 + $406,200

$842,500

2021

$9,778 (+2.8%)

$392,000 + $406,200

$798,200

2020

$9,510 (+6.1%)

$377,200 + $406,200

$783,400

2019

$8,966 (+3.4%)

$362,400 + $333,700

$696,100

2018

$8,668 (−3.0%)

$355,000 + $288,500

$643,500

2017

$8,938 (+9.8%)

$355,000 + $288,500

$643,500

2016

$8,142 (−4.2%)

$332,800 + $262,400

$595,200

2015

$8,501 (+0.5%)

$303,200 + $262,400

$565,600

2014

$8,461 (+1.9%)

$303,200 + $262,400

$565,600

2013

$8,303 (+14.3%)

$303,200 + $262,400

$565,600

2012

$7,262 (+7.1%)

$277,300 + $227,000

$504,300

2011

$6,779 (+1.5%)

$277,300 + $209,700

$487,000

2010

$6,679 (+7.3%)

$292,100 + $209,700

$501,800

2009

$6,223

$300,500 + $207,900

$508,400

*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

6,970 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,586

Year built

1930

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3586762S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 11, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Open Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 312
Length: 24
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

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

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 143
Length: 13
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Closet

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 130
Length: 13
Width: 10
Level: Third
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 143
Length: 13
Width: 11
Level: Third
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 12
Length: 4
Width: 3
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 72
Length: 9
Width: 8
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #3 Information
Area: 45
Length: 9
Width: 5
Level: Third
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Hardwood

Living Room Information
Area: 312
Length: 24
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 180
Length: 18
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Dining Room Information
Area: 169
Length: 13
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 143
Length: 13
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Vinyl

Office Room Information
Area: 72
Length: 9
Width: 8
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

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

Appliances
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Office

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,586
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame, Brick
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: brick

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Deck, Rain Gutters, Screens

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.16
Lot Features: Level
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,779
Tax Year: 2011

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas

Location

School Information
Elementary School: Lowell
Middle Or Junior School: Wat. Middle
High School: Watertown High

Location Information
Directions: From Belmont St or Mt. Auburn St to 288 Common (across Oakley Country Club)
UnparsedAddress: 288 Common Street, Watertown MA 02472

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Golf, Medical Facility, Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,586
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 6,970 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3586762S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

J.R. Lowell Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

8/10

Watertown Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi

7/10

Watertown High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

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

$1.30M – $1.58M

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Home values near 288 Common St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
310 Common St, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1937 Sq. Ft.	$1,178,872
282 Common St, Watertown, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1348 Sq. Ft.	$858,651

Address	Redfin Estimate
306 Common St, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1750 Sq. Ft.	$970,000
274 Common St, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3524 Sq. Ft.	$1,551,874

Address	Redfin Estimate
294 Common St, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2190 Sq. Ft.	$1,237,579
301 Common St, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1605 Sq. Ft.	—

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