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Off Market Jul 2020 for $1M

$1,413,625

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1,956

sq ft

31 Merrill Rd, Watertown, MA 02472

About this home

Impeccable 1920’s center entrance Colonial-style home located in the sought after Oakley Country Club/Cushing Square neighborhood, near Lowell Elementary School and the Belmont line. This 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home has many updates including an exquisitely renovated kitchen with high end appliances and finishes, custom cabinetry and large windows. A fully renovated mudroom and new powder room, both with radiant heated floors. First floor also offers a front-to-back living room and sun room and a gracious dining room with classic 3/4 paneling. The second floor offers a spacious primary bedroom with en-suite oversize spa-like bathroom with double sink vanity, walk-in shower, radiant heated floor & two additional bedrooms and hall bathroom. The walk-up attic is accessible from the second floor hallway. Other features include: a large brick patio, fully-fenced level backyard with beautiful plantings, a one car detached garage, easy transit to Harvard Sq, Waverley Sq. and Commuter Rail.

Single-familyProperty Type

1920Year Built

5,330 sq ftLot Size

$723Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Michele Friedler Team • Hammond Residential Real Estate

Bought with Bill Gehan • Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate

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•Source:MLS PIN #72623355

Redfin Estimate

$1,413,625

$414K since sold in July 2020$14K since July

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This home's estimate is 0.4% lower than the average sale price ($1.42M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,725,000
A
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SOLD JUN 12, 2026
$1,275,000
B
3 beds2 baths2,025 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$1,365,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,093 sq ft
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BOUGHT WITH REDFIN MAY 29, 2026
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D
3 beds1.5 baths1,869 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$1,400,000
E
3 beds2 baths2,328 sq ft
61 Washington, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$1,400,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths1,950 sq ft
81 Winsor Ave, Watertown, MA 02472

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Market trends in 02472, MA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.6%

+0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$850K

$5K MoM

Avg. days on market

19d

0 days MoM

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Sale history for 31 Merrill Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72623355

Jul 15, 2020

Sold

$1,000,000

$511/sq ft

May 26, 2020

Pending

—

May 12, 2020

Contingent

—

Mar 19, 2020

Relisted

—

Mar 5, 2020

Contingent

—

Feb 24, 2020

Listed

$999,000

$511/sq ft

MLS PIN #72014989

Aug 19, 2016

Sold

$825,000

$422/sq ft

Jul 13, 2016

Pending

—

Jun 9, 2016

Relisted

—

Jun 5, 2016

Pending

—

Jun 1, 2016

Listed

$849,900

$435/sq ft

+20

Meticulous and inviting 3 bed, 2.5 bath Colonial in a terrific Watertown neighborhood on the Belmont line. This lovingly cared for home offers a front-to-back living room with brick fireplace, bright sun room, elegant dining room with crown, chair and wall moldings. Kitchen with granite counters, SS appliances and under-cabinet lighting. 2nd floor master is front-to-back w/ dual closets recently upgraded with closet organizers. The main bath was renovated in 2003 and the master bath was a full addition over the sun room in 2008. Master bath has tiled shower w/ glass door, separate tub, double vanity, plenty of custom storage and radiant heat. Recent updates include roof, brick patio and walkway, storm windows, fence, insulation, lighting, hot water tank...and the list goes on! Too many updates to mention! Walk to Cushing Sq., bus to Harvard Sq., Lowell School, Oakley CC. Minutes to express bus in Watertown Sq., Waverley Sq. Commuter Rail and Bentley University! By appointment only!

MLS PIN #30549106

Dec 4, 2001

Sold

$500,000

$256/sq ft

Oct 15, 2001

Listing Removed

—

Oct 4, 2001

Listed

$519,000

$265/sq ft

Public Records

May 28, 1991

Sold

$210,000

$107/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$14,392 (+6.5%)

$599,200 + $580,500

$1,179,700

2025

$13,511 (+7.2%)

$599,200 + $557,600

$1,156,800

2024

$12,607 (−5.6%)

$574,000 + $503,500

$1,077,500

2023

$13,361 (+9.0%)

$538,100 + $445,800

$983,900

2022

$12,263 (+12.5%)

$495,000 + $430,500

$925,500

2021

$10,899 (+7.2%)

$459,200 + $430,500

$889,700

2020

$10,168 (+3.0%)

$459,200 + $378,400

$837,600

2019

$9,873 (+1.4%)

$459,200 + $307,300

$766,500

2018

$9,740 (−1.1%)

$459,200 + $263,900

$723,100

2017

$9,844 (+11.9%)

$444,800 + $263,900

$708,700

2016

$8,799 (−3.0%)

$401,800 + $241,400

$643,200

2015

$9,074 (+2.9%)

$362,300 + $241,400

$603,700

2014

$8,817 (+1.9%)

$348,000 + $241,400

$589,400

2013

$8,652 (+5.2%)

$348,000 + $241,400

$589,400

2012

$8,228 (+8.7%)

$330,000 + $241,400

$571,400

2011

$7,570 (+5.6%)

$297,700 + $246,100

$543,800

2010

$7,166 (+5.7%)

$297,700 + $240,700

$538,400

2009

$6,781

$331,800 + $222,200

$554,000

Tax history for 31 Merrill Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$14,392 (+6.5%)

$599,200 + $580,500

$1,179,700

2025

$13,511 (+7.2%)

$599,200 + $557,600

$1,156,800

2024

$12,607 (−5.6%)

$574,000 + $503,500

$1,077,500

2023

$13,361 (+9.0%)

$538,100 + $445,800

$983,900

2022

$12,263 (+12.5%)

$495,000 + $430,500

$925,500

2021

$10,899 (+7.2%)

$459,200 + $430,500

$889,700

2020

$10,168 (+3.0%)

$459,200 + $378,400

$837,600

2019

$9,873 (+1.4%)

$459,200 + $307,300

$766,500

2018

$9,740 (−1.1%)

$459,200 + $263,900

$723,100

2017

$9,844 (+11.9%)

$444,800 + $263,900

$708,700

2016

$8,799 (−3.0%)

$401,800 + $241,400

$643,200

2015

$9,074 (+2.9%)

$362,300 + $241,400

$603,700

2014

$8,817 (+1.9%)

$348,000 + $241,400

$589,400

2013

$8,652 (+5.2%)

$348,000 + $241,400

$589,400

2012

$8,228 (+8.7%)

$330,000 + $241,400

$571,400

2011

$7,570 (+5.6%)

$297,700 + $246,100

$543,800

2010

$7,166 (+5.7%)

$297,700 + $240,700

$538,400

2009

$6,781

$331,800 + $222,200

$554,000

*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

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

5,227 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,956

Year built

1920

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2450738S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 253
Length: 11
Width: 23
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 120
Length: 12
Width: 10
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 120
Length: 12
Width: 10
Level: Second

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 48
Length: 8
Width: 6
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Remodeled,Wainscoting

Bathroom #3 Information
Area: 153
Length: 9
Width: 17
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Vaulted Ceiling(s),Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid

Living Room Information
Area: 253
Length: 11
Width: 23
Level: First

Dining Room Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Chair Rail,Wainscoting

Kitchen Information
Area: 170
Length: 17
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Cabinets - Upgraded,Exterior Access,Remodeled,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove,Lighting - Pendant

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Sump Pump, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, 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: French Doors
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Interior Features: Sun Room, Mud Room, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,956
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
Color: white

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Fenced Yard, Garden

Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.12
Lot Features: Level
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $10,168
Tax Year: 2020

Utilities

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

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: Off Belmont St.
UnparsedAddress: 31 Merrill Rd, Watertown MA 02472

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Private School, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,956
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 5,227 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2450738S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
Exclusions: Excluded: Basement Refrigerator, Foyer Light And Dining Room Chandelier. Basement Workbench Included
StandardStatus: Closed

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Transit

J.R. Lowell Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

8/10

Watertown Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi

7/10

Watertown High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi

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

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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$1.34M – $1.63M

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Data from public records.

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33 Merrill Road, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2144 Sq. Ft.	$1,266,597

Address	Redfin Estimate
17 Merrill Road, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2111 Sq. Ft.	$1,355,257
39 Merrill Road, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2440 Sq. Ft.	$1,339,870

Address	Redfin Estimate
23 Merrill Road, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2481 Sq. Ft.	$1,295,676
43 Merrill Road, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1902 Sq. Ft.	$1,296,422

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