OFF MARKET

Off market may 2019 for $860K

$1,244,345

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,688/mo

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2,190

sq ft

294 Common St, Watertown, MA 02472

About this home

Classic center entrance brick colonial on the Watertown-Belmont line. Located just outside Cushing Sq. in one of Watertown's most popular neighborhoods. This meticulously maintained house has a great combination of location, updates and potential. Spacious foyer with arched doorways and crown moldings. Front-to-back living room with hardwood floors and wood burning fireplace. Off the living room is the sun room with custom built shelves and cabinets. Updated eat-in kitchen with cherry cabinets. The second floor offers a flexible floor plan. Front-to-back master bedroom w/ hardwood floors, two closets, and porch with a great view of Oakley Country Club. Fourth bedroom is perfect size for an office or nursery. One car garage and ample off street parking. Large deck and great yard. Walk to Cushing Sq (Development coming 2019), Victory Field, Watertown High School, Lowell elementary. Minutes to public transportation, Watertown Sq, Harvard Sq., downtown Boston

Single-familyProperty Type

1928Year Built

6,620 sq ftLot Size

$568Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Bob Airasian • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Belmont

Bought with Bob Airasian • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Belmont

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #72461054

Redfin Estimate

$1,244,345

$384K since sold in May 2019$9,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 11.1% lower than the average sale price ($1.40M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$1,260,000
A
4 beds1.5 baths1,648 sq ft
11 Poplar St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD SEP 2, 2026
$1,475,000
B
4 beds1.5 baths1,664 sq ft
20 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 JUN 22, 2026
$1,600,000
D
4 beds1.5 baths1,664 sq ft
16 Preble Gardens Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD SEP 24, 2026
$1,450,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,632 sq ft
74 Van Ness Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD AUG 26, 2026
$1,410,000
F
4 beds3 baths2,106 sq ft
96 Washington 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

99.7%

0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$870K

$10K MoM

Avg. days on market

22d

0 days MoM

Recently sold homes

110

2 MoM

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OPEN SUN, 11:30AM TO 1PM
$590,000
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$699,000
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OPEN SUN, 11:30AM TO 1PM
$987,000
4 beds1.5 baths2,337 sq ft
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Sale history for 294 Common St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72461054

May 10, 2019

Sold

$860,000

$393/sq ft

Mar 18, 2019

Pending

—

Mar 6, 2019

Listed

$865,000

$395/sq ft

MLS PIN #70375584

Sep 25, 2006

Sold

$562,500

$257/sq ft

Aug 24, 2006

Listing Removed

—

Apr 27, 2006

Listed

$584,900

$267/sq ft

Stately brick Dutch Colonial atop "The Hill" with views of Oakley C.C.. This home features front to back frpl'd L/R, formal D/R w/ wainscoting, both with crown mold., great F/R with southern exposure,and a lg. kit. that leads to the rear deck. Other features include Jack & Jill staircase to the 2nd floor, an oversized master bdrm with 2 closets, oak floors, & access to a relaxing deck. Att. to detail is evident through out, including slate roof, walk up attic & 1 car brick garage.

Public Records

Jan 16, 1991

Sold

$19,882

$9/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$12,204 (+6.6%)

$508,900 + $491,400

$1,000,300

2025

$11,446 (−1.0%)

$508,900 + $471,100

$980,000

2024

$11,563 (−5.0%)

$493,700 + $494,600

$988,300

2023

$12,172 (+9.0%)

$471,600 + $424,700

$896,300

2022

$11,167 (+14.1%)

$434,700 + $408,100

$842,800

2021

$9,783 (+12.6%)

$390,500 + $408,100

$798,600

2020

$8,686 (+6.3%)

$375,800 + $339,700

$715,500

2019

$8,168 (+2.5%)

$361,000 + $273,200

$634,200

2018

$7,969 (−3.0%)

$353,700 + $237,900

$591,600

2017

$8,217 (+9.6%)

$353,700 + $237,900

$591,600

2016

$7,495 (−3.8%)

$331,600 + $216,300

$547,900

2015

$7,792 (+0.5%)

$302,100 + $216,300

$518,400

2014

$7,755 (+1.9%)

$302,100 + $216,300

$518,400

2013

$7,610 (+7.3%)

$302,100 + $216,300

$518,400

2012

$7,093 (+0.2%)

$276,300 + $216,300

$492,600

2011

$7,078 (−1.5%)

$276,300 + $232,200

$508,500

2010

$7,187 (+11.8%)

$291,000 + $249,000

$540,000

2009

$6,430

$299,300 + $226,000

$525,300

Tax history for 294 Common St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$12,204 (+6.6%)

$508,900 + $491,400

$1,000,300

2025

$11,446 (−1.0%)

$508,900 + $471,100

$980,000

2024

$11,563 (−5.0%)

$493,700 + $494,600

$988,300

2023

$12,172 (+9.0%)

$471,600 + $424,700

$896,300

2022

$11,167 (+14.1%)

$434,700 + $408,100

$842,800

2021

$9,783 (+12.6%)

$390,500 + $408,100

$798,600

2020

$8,686 (+6.3%)

$375,800 + $339,700

$715,500

2019

$8,168 (+2.5%)

$361,000 + $273,200

$634,200

2018

$7,969 (−3.0%)

$353,700 + $237,900

$591,600

2017

$8,217 (+9.6%)

$353,700 + $237,900

$591,600

2016

$7,495 (−3.8%)

$331,600 + $216,300

$547,900

2015

$7,792 (+0.5%)

$302,100 + $216,300

$518,400

2014

$7,755 (+1.9%)

$302,100 + $216,300

$518,400

2013

$7,610 (+7.3%)

$302,100 + $216,300

$518,400

2012

$7,093 (+0.2%)

$276,300 + $216,300

$492,600

2011

$7,078 (−1.5%)

$276,300 + $232,200

$508,500

2010

$7,187 (+11.8%)

$291,000 + $249,000

$540,000

2009

$6,430

$299,300 + $226,000

$525,300

*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

6,534 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1990

Sq. Ft.

2,190

Year built

1928

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3630525S

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: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 276
Length: 12
Width: 23
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 156
Length: 12
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 108
Length: 12
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 90
Length: 10
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 20
Length: 4
Width: 5
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 60
Length: 10
Width: 6
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Area: 288
Length: 12
Width: 24
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 156
Length: 12
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 189
Length: 9
Width: 21
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Vinyl,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Cabinets - Upgraded,Stainless Steel Appliances

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Closet, Sun Room, Foyer

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,190
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Brick
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Brick

Exterior Features
Roof: Slate
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck - Composite
Exterior Features: Porch, Deck - Composite

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.15
Lot Features: Level
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,168
Tax Year: 2019

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Location

Location Information
Directions: Belmont St. to Common St.
UnparsedAddress: 294 Common St, Watertown MA 02472

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,190
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 6,534 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1928
Year Renovated: 1990
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3630525S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
Exclusions: Washer, Dryer And Refrigerator
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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$1.18M – $1.43M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
310 Common St, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1937 Sq. Ft.	$1,180,141
288 Common St, Watertown, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2586 Sq. Ft.	$1,349,144

Address	Redfin Estimate
316 Common St, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2000 Sq. Ft.	$1,127,754
282 Common St, Watertown, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1348 Sq. Ft.	$857,619

Address	Redfin Estimate
306 Common St, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1750 Sq. Ft.	$955,953
274 Common St, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3524 Sq. Ft.	$1,537,105

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