OFF MARKET

Off market jan 2013 for $552K

$1,254,962

•

3,363

sq ft

3-5 Porter St, Watertown, MA 02472

About this home

Fabulous East End location! This LARGE 2 family has separate entrances, separate driveways. First floor has all natural woodwork, built in china cabinets. Large enclosed front porch, nice back porch, new entrance stairs. Second floor has same layout as 1st floor (less the enclosed front porch). Third floor has recently been done: newer gas heat, kitchen, bath and bedroom. 1st & 2nd share heating system, all units share hot water. New owner can combine 2nd & 3rd for a fab.owners unit.

Multi-familyProperty Type

1917Year Built

8,200 sq ftLot Size

$373Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

6 spacesParking

Listed by Wendy Rocca • Keller Williams Realty

Bought with Armen Khachatourian • Boston Homes Realty

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•Source:MLS PIN #71452628

Redfin Estimate

$1,254,962

$702K since sold in January 2013$1,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 14.8% lower than the average sale price ($1.47M) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 9, 2026
$1,319,000
A
6 beds3 baths2,806 sq ft
22 Cypress St, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD SEP 28, 2026
$1,260,000
B
6 beds3 baths3,166 sq ft
204-206 School St, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD NOV 20, 2025
$1,650,000
C
5 beds3 baths3,391 sq ft
15-17 Porter St, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD OCT 16, 2026
$1,340,000
D
6 beds2 baths2,872 sq ft
9 Spruce St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$1,800,000
E
6 beds3 baths2,773 sq ft
23 Lawndale St, Belmont, MA 02478

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$891,766

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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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Sale history for 3-5 Porter St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$12,594 (+9.5%)

$475,700 + $556,600

$1,032,300

2025

$11,500 (+5.8%)

$475,700 + $508,900

$984,600

2024

$10,869 (−12.4%)

$474,800 + $454,200

$929,000

2023

$12,408 (+9.0%)

$459,500 + $454,200

$913,700

2022

$11,387 (+11.3%)

$413,500 + $445,900

$859,400

2021

$10,231 (+3.2%)

$405,900 + $429,300

$835,200

2020

$9,911

$390,600 + $425,800

$816,400

2019

$9,905 (+6.1%)

$375,300 + $393,700

$769,000

2018

$9,333 (+5.6%)

$333,100 + $359,800

$692,900

2017

$8,835 (+7.8%)

$333,100 + $303,000

$636,100

2016

$8,198 (+8.8%)

$298,700 + $300,600

$599,300

2015

$7,532 (+0.2%)

$283,400 + $217,700

$501,100

2014

$7,520 (+1.9%)

$283,400 + $219,300

$502,700

2013

$7,380 (+9.0%)

$283,400 + $219,300

$502,700

2012

$6,769 (+7.5%)

$250,800 + $219,300

$470,100

2011

$6,296 (+1.6%)

$250,800 + $201,500

$452,300

2010

$6,198 (−5.6%)

$264,200 + $201,500

$465,700

2009

$6,563

$294,000 + $242,200

$536,200

Tax history for 3-5 Porter St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$12,594 (+9.5%)

$475,700 + $556,600

$1,032,300

2025

$11,500 (+5.8%)

$475,700 + $508,900

$984,600

2024

$10,869 (−12.4%)

$474,800 + $454,200

$929,000

2023

$12,408 (+9.0%)

$459,500 + $454,200

$913,700

2022

$11,387 (+11.3%)

$413,500 + $445,900

$859,400

2021

$10,231 (+3.2%)

$405,900 + $429,300

$835,200

2020

$9,911

$390,600 + $425,800

$816,400

2019

$9,905 (+6.1%)

$375,300 + $393,700

$769,000

2018

$9,333 (+5.6%)

$333,100 + $359,800

$692,900

2017

$8,835 (+7.8%)

$333,100 + $303,000

$636,100

2016

$8,198 (+8.8%)

$298,700 + $300,600

$599,300

2015

$7,532 (+0.2%)

$283,400 + $217,700

$501,100

2014

$7,520 (+1.9%)

$283,400 + $219,300

$502,700

2013

$7,380 (+9.0%)

$283,400 + $219,300

$502,700

2012

$6,769 (+7.5%)

$250,800 + $219,300

$470,100

2011

$6,296 (+1.6%)

$250,800 + $201,500

$452,300

2010

$6,198 (−5.6%)

$264,200 + $201,500

$465,700

2009

$6,563

$294,000 + $242,200

$536,200

*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.

3,363

Year built

1917

Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

Middlesex County

APN

2483983S

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: 6
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Sump Pump

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 15
Interior Features: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Sunroom, Living RM/Dining RM Combo

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

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

Unit #3 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 3
Lease: N

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,363
Foundation Details: Block
Stories (Total): 3
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Red/Brick

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Screened

Property Information
PropertySubType: 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down

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

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,769
Tax Year: 2012

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Steam, Oil
Heating Units: 2
Cooling Units: 0

Location

Location Information
Directions: Near corner of Mt. Auburn
UnparsedAddress: 3-5 Porter St, Watertown MA 02472

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No

Public facts

Beds: 7
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,363
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 8,276 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1917
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2483983S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
Exclusions: Tenants Own Their Refrigerators.
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 • 1.5mi

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

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be 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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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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Estimated sale price

$1.19M – $1.44M

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Home values near 3-5 Porter St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
7 Porter St, Watertown, MA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3401 Sq. Ft.	$1,264,163
19 Porter St, Watertown, MA 7 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3749 Sq. Ft.	$1,390,875

Address	Redfin Estimate
13 Porter St, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2476 Sq. Ft.	$1,025,620
6 Porter St, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2690 Sq. Ft.	$1,238,861

Address	Redfin Estimate
17 Porter St Apartment 15, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3391 Sq. Ft.	$1,194,933
10 Porter St, Watertown, MA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3164 Sq. Ft.	$1,301,425

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