Sunny, fresh and inviting. Newly decorated and updated cape; living rooom with built in book cases and crown moldings, large eat in kitchen, newly refinished floors, big bedrooms, central air and a large private back yard. Steps to Belmont line and walking distance to Waverly square commuter line.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
5,700 sq ftLot Size
$613Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Andrew Sansone• Savemore Realty
Bought with Debbie Mastroianni• CENTURY 21 Garden City Homes, Inc.
LOCATION...LOCATION...LOCATION....This home is located on a wonderful tree lined street in the "West End" of Watertown and only steps to Belmont. Features 4 good size bedrooms(or convert one to a dining rm),Large eat in kitchen,living room with crown moldings,two full baths, hardwood floors,central air,large private backyard and more. "WELCOME HOME"
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,422 (+6.1%)
$475,300 + $297,000
$772,300
2025
$8,883 (+14.9%)
$475,300 + $285,200
$760,500
2024
$7,734 (−10.1%)
$455,500 + $205,500
$661,000
2023
$8,603 (+5.5%)
$433,800 + $199,700
$633,500
2022
$8,154 (+10.8%)
$412,100 + $203,300
$615,400
2021
$7,361 (+3.4%)
$397,600 + $203,300
$600,900
2020
$7,120 (+8.6%)
$383,200 + $203,300
$586,500
2019
$6,556 (−0.6%)
$368,700 + $140,300
$509,000
2018
$6,594 (+8.2%)
$361,500 + $128,000
$489,500
2017
$6,096 (+5.0%)
$310,900 + $128,000
$438,900
2016
$5,806 (−0.2%)
$296,400 + $128,000
$424,400
2015
$5,815 (+6.4%)
$274,700 + $112,200
$386,900
2014
$5,463 (+1.9%)
$253,000 + $112,200
$365,200
2013
$5,361 (+6.7%)
$253,000 + $112,200
$365,200
2012
$5,026 (+6.2%)
$236,800 + $112,200
$349,000
2011
$4,731 (+0.6%)
$236,800 + $103,100
$339,900
2010
$4,701 (+7.9%)
$249,400 + $103,800
$353,200
2009
$4,356
$254,100 + $101,800
$355,900
Tax history for 38 Ralph St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,422 (+6.1%)
$475,300 + $297,000
$772,300
2025
$8,883 (+14.9%)
$475,300 + $285,200
$760,500
2024
$7,734 (−10.1%)
$455,500 + $205,500
$661,000
2023
$8,603 (+5.5%)
$433,800 + $199,700
$633,500
2022
$8,154 (+10.8%)
$412,100 + $203,300
$615,400
2021
$7,361 (+3.4%)
$397,600 + $203,300
$600,900
2020
$7,120 (+8.6%)
$383,200 + $203,300
$586,500
2019
$6,556 (−0.6%)
$368,700 + $140,300
$509,000
2018
$6,594 (+8.2%)
$361,500 + $128,000
$489,500
2017
$6,096 (+5.0%)
$310,900 + $128,000
$438,900
2016
$5,806 (−0.2%)
$296,400 + $128,000
$424,400
2015
$5,815 (+6.4%)
$274,700 + $112,200
$386,900
2014
$5,463 (+1.9%)
$253,000 + $112,200
$365,200
2013
$5,361 (+6.7%)
$253,000 + $112,200
$365,200
2012
$5,026 (+6.2%)
$236,800 + $112,200
$349,000
2011
$4,731 (+0.6%)
$236,800 + $103,100
$339,900
2010
$4,701 (+7.9%)
$249,400 + $103,800
$353,200
2009
$4,356
$254,100 + $101,800
$355,900
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,663 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,428
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3266081S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: First
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: Second
Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 224
Length: 16
Width: 14
Level: Second
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 40
Length: 8
Width: 5
Level: First
Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 20
Length: 5
Width: 4
Level: Second
Living Room Information
Area: 176
Length: 16
Width: 11
Level: First
Dining Room Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: First
Kitchen Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: First
Basement Information
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,470
Foundation Area: 999,999,999,999,999
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: White
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.13
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,132
Tax Year: 2008
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: 100 Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Hot Water, Oil
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: West end of Watertown,off Belmont St.
UnparsedAddress: 38 Ralph St, Watertown MA 02472
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,428
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,663 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3266081S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Cunniff Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
8/10
Watertown Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
7/10
Watertown High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
6/10
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