Off market jul 2005 for $682K

$1,380,967

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,160/mo

•

3,900

sq ft

289 Common St, Watertown, MA 02472

About this home

Extremely rare and custom built ranch abutting Oakley Country Club! This pristine Mid-Century Modern Architecture features classic period details such as the oversized sunken fireplaced living room, flagstone and hardwood floors, cedar-lined closets, panoramic picture windows, period tile baths with chrome built-ins and an eat-in kitchen with birch cabinetry. Also, many modern updates such as newer central a/c and gas heating & 2-car auto garage & underground sprinklers.

Single-familyProperty Type

1950Year Built

8,276 sq ftLot Size

$354Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by John Karaian • Real Estate 109

Bought with Sonia Boyajian • Real Estate 109

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•Source:MLS PIN #70195003

Redfin Estimate

$1,380,967

$699K since sold in July 2005$20K since September

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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

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Sale history for 289 Common St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$13,451 (+7.5%)

$577,100 + $525,400

$1,102,500

2025

$12,510 (+9.5%)

$577,100 + $494,000

$1,071,100

2024

$11,429 (−10.0%)

$559,400 + $417,400

$976,800

2023

$12,697 (+12.2%)

$534,400 + $400,600

$935,000

2022

$11,312 (+14.9%)

$492,600 + $361,100

$853,700

2021

$9,844 (+3.0%)

$442,500 + $361,100

$803,600

2020

$9,553 (+3.8%)

$425,800 + $361,100

$786,900

2019

$9,207

$409,100 + $305,700

$714,800

2018

$9,204 (+6.1%)

$400,800 + $282,500

$683,300

2017

$8,677 (+11.2%)

$400,800 + $223,900

$624,700

2016

$7,802 (−3.3%)

$375,700 + $194,600

$570,300

2015

$8,070 (+0.5%)

$342,300 + $194,600

$536,900

2014

$8,032 (+1.9%)

$342,300 + $194,600

$536,900

2013

$7,882 (+4.9%)

$342,300 + $194,600

$536,900

2012

$7,515

$327,300 + $194,600

$521,900

2011

$7,508 (+1.3%)

$327,300 + $212,100

$539,400

2010

$7,412 (+7.3%)

$344,800 + $212,100

$556,900

2009

$6,908

$354,600 + $209,800

$564,400

Tax history for 289 Common St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$13,451 (+7.5%)

$577,100 + $525,400

$1,102,500

2025

$12,510 (+9.5%)

$577,100 + $494,000

$1,071,100

2024

$11,429 (−10.0%)

$559,400 + $417,400

$976,800

2023

$12,697 (+12.2%)

$534,400 + $400,600

$935,000

2022

$11,312 (+14.9%)

$492,600 + $361,100

$853,700

2021

$9,844 (+3.0%)

$442,500 + $361,100

$803,600

2020

$9,553 (+3.8%)

$425,800 + $361,100

$786,900

2019

$9,207

$409,100 + $305,700

$714,800

2018

$9,204 (+6.1%)

$400,800 + $282,500

$683,300

2017

$8,677 (+11.2%)

$400,800 + $223,900

$624,700

2016

$7,802 (−3.3%)

$375,700 + $194,600

$570,300

2015

$8,070 (+0.5%)

$342,300 + $194,600

$536,900

2014

$8,032 (+1.9%)

$342,300 + $194,600

$536,900

2013

$7,882 (+4.9%)

$342,300 + $194,600

$536,900

2012

$7,515

$327,300 + $194,600

$521,900

2011

$7,508 (+1.3%)

$327,300 + $212,100

$539,400

2010

$7,412 (+7.3%)

$344,800 + $212,100

$556,900

2009

$6,908

$354,600 + $209,800

$564,400

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

8,276 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,160

Year built

1950

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3413260S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 11, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Under, Heated Garage, Storage, Off Street

Interior

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

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 208
Length: 16
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Cedar Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 99
Length: 9
Width: 11
Level: First

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

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

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Basement
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Area: 330
Length: 22
Width: 15
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Family Room Information
Area: 572
Length: 44
Width: 13
Level: Basement

Dining Room Information
Area: 196
Length: 14
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Kitchen Information
Area: 260
Length: 20
Width: 13
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Finished

Laundry Information
Laundry Dimen: 5X8
Laundry Features: First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s), Screens
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Other
Interior Features: Exercise Room, Wet Bar, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,900
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: White

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Screens

Property Information
Accessibility Features: Accessible Entrance
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.19
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,260
Tax Year: 2004

Utilities

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

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
UnparsedAddress: 289 Common St, Watertown MA 02472

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,160
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,276 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3413260S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

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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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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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Watertown, MA • 02472

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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.

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$1.31M – $1.59M

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Home values near 289 Common St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
310 Common Street, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1937 Sq. Ft.	$1,186,383
288 Common Street, Watertown, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2586 Sq. Ft.	$1,356,652

Address	Redfin Estimate
306 Common Street, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1750 Sq. Ft.	$981,568
282 Common Street, Watertown, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1348 Sq. Ft.	$862,942

Address	Redfin Estimate
294 Common Street, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2190 Sq. Ft.	$1,244,250
274 Common Street, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3524 Sq. Ft.	$1,526,070

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