OFF MARKET

Off market may 2024 for $843K

$922,780

•

1,875

sq ft

30 Prospect St, Watertown, MA 02472

About this home

This charming Cape-Cod style home boasts two floors and a fully finished basement, all adorned with gleaming hardwood flooring. Its prime location caters to MBTA commuters and offers convenient access to the Mass Pike, Rte 128, and other major routes. Nestled on a tranquil dead-end street and positioned on a spacious level lot, this home comprises 3 bedrooms, a sunlit living room with a cozy fireplace, an eat-in kitchen and an office that could also be used as a fourth bedroom. The basement presents beautifully finished additional living space. With a touch of the new owner's personal style, this property has the potential to become a splendid and inviting home, ideal for first-time buyers, downsizers, and everyone in between.

Single-familyProperty Type

1953Year Built

4,800 sq ftLot Size

$492Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Basema Shalhoub • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Bought with Skambas Realty Group • Compass

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•Source:MLS PIN #73220672

Redfin Estimate

$922,780

$80K since sold in May 2024$20K since September

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This home's estimate is 9.9% higher than the average sale price ($840K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 24, 2026
$735,000
A
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49 Hollace St, Waltham, MA 02453
SOLD JUL 20, 2026
$948,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,700 sq ft
43 Grandview Ave, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD JUN 10, 2026
$950,000
C
4 beds2 baths1,872 sq ft
7-9 Sparkill St, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD MAY 14, 2026
$656,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,829 sq ft
45 Beaver St, Waltham, MA 02453
SOLD APR 14, 2026
$850,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,802 sq ft
54 Clements Rd, Waltham, MA 02453
SOLD JUN 8, 2026
$900,000
F
4 beds2 baths2,187 sq ft
11 Barbara Ter, Watertown, MA 02472

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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 30 Prospect St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73220672

May 21, 2024

Sold

$843,000

$450/sq ft

Apr 13, 2024

Contingent

—

Apr 5, 2024

Listed

$739,000

$394/sq ft

MLS PIN #71741169

Oct 30, 2014

Sold

$430,000

$229/sq ft

Sep 19, 2014

Contingent

—

Sep 18, 2014

Relisted

—

Sep 17, 2014

Contingent

—

Sep 10, 2014

Listed

$409,000

$218/sq ft

+11

This intimate Cape is perfectly situated for the inbound MBTA commuter, as well as, those who want easy access West to the Mass Pike, Rte 128 and other routes. Sitting on a dead end street and centered on a generous level lot, this home features 3 bedrooms, a fireplaced living room that can take in evening sunsets and a kitchen that welcomes you with the morning sunrise. Finished space in the basement will appeal to recreation time and workshop "do-it- yourselfers". A new owner's cosmetic stamps will make this a spendid and welcoming homestead for first time buyers, downsizers and everyone in between.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$8,921 (+5.8%)

$466,800 + $264,400

$731,200

2025

$8,429 (+20.3%)

$466,800 + $254,900

$721,700

2024

$7,004 (−10.0%)

$447,000 + $151,600

$598,600

2023

$7,783 (+6.1%)

$425,700 + $147,400

$573,100

2022

$7,333 (+11.0%)

$404,400 + $149,000

$553,400

2021

$6,605 (+3.6%)

$390,200 + $149,000

$539,200

2020

$6,374 (+6.0%)

$376,000 + $149,000

$525,000

2019

$6,016 (−1.0%)

$361,800 + $105,300

$467,100

2018

$6,074 (+9.0%)

$354,800 + $96,100

$450,900

2017

$5,573 (+7.4%)

$305,100 + $96,100

$401,200

2016

$5,187 (−3.6%)

$290,900 + $88,300

$379,200

2015

$5,379 (+6.8%)

$269,600 + $88,300

$357,900

2014

$5,036 (+1.9%)

$248,300 + $88,300

$336,600

2013

$4,941 (+7.0%)

$248,300 + $88,300

$336,600

2012

$4,618 (+5.8%)

$232,400 + $88,300

$320,700

2011

$4,365 (−3.5%)

$232,400 + $81,200

$313,600

2010

$4,523 (+5.4%)

$244,800 + $95,000

$339,800

2009

$4,291

$249,400 + $101,200

$350,600

Tax history for 30 Prospect St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$8,921 (+5.8%)

$466,800 + $264,400

$731,200

2025

$8,429 (+20.3%)

$466,800 + $254,900

$721,700

2024

$7,004 (−10.0%)

$447,000 + $151,600

$598,600

2023

$7,783 (+6.1%)

$425,700 + $147,400

$573,100

2022

$7,333 (+11.0%)

$404,400 + $149,000

$553,400

2021

$6,605 (+3.6%)

$390,200 + $149,000

$539,200

2020

$6,374 (+6.0%)

$376,000 + $149,000

$525,000

2019

$6,016 (−1.0%)

$361,800 + $105,300

$467,100

2018

$6,074 (+9.0%)

$354,800 + $96,100

$450,900

2017

$5,573 (+7.4%)

$305,100 + $96,100

$401,200

2016

$5,187 (−3.6%)

$290,900 + $88,300

$379,200

2015

$5,379 (+6.8%)

$269,600 + $88,300

$357,900

2014

$5,036 (+1.9%)

$248,300 + $88,300

$336,600

2013

$4,941 (+7.0%)

$248,300 + $88,300

$336,600

2012

$4,618 (+5.8%)

$232,400 + $88,300

$320,700

2011

$4,365 (−3.5%)

$232,400 + $81,200

$313,600

2010

$4,523 (+5.4%)

$244,800 + $95,000

$339,800

2009

$4,291

$249,400 + $101,200

$350,600

*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

4,792 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,248

Year built

1953

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2615000S

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 - Hardwood

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

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wood

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Gas Stove

Office Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood

Basement Information
Basement: Finished, Bulkhead

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Wood, Hardwood, Flooring - Wood
Interior Features: Home Office

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,875
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Vinyl
Exterior Features: Deck - Vinyl, Rain Gutters, Fenced Yard, Garden

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.11

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,783
Tax Year: 2023

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Gas Dryer, for Electric Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Ductless

Location

Location Information
Directions: Belmont Street to 30 Prospect Street
UnparsedAddress: 30 Prospect Street, Watertown MA 02472

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,248
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,792 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2615000S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Cunniff Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

8/10

Watertown Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi

7/10

Watertown High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi

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

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 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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Historical weather

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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Estimated sale price

$877,000 – $1.06M

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Home values near 30 Prospect St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
25 Prospect St, Watertown, MA 2 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1230 Sq. Ft.	$737,860
18 Prospect St, Watertown, MA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2250 Sq. Ft.	$908,112

Address	Redfin Estimate
46 Prospect St, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1292 Sq. Ft.	$874,655
23 Prospect St, Watertown, MA 6 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2316 Sq. Ft.	$1,093,201

Address	Redfin Estimate
22 Prospect St, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3000 Sq. Ft.	$1,117,144
27 Prospect St, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1659 Sq. Ft.	$870,022

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