OFF MARKET

Off Market Jun 2020 for $790K

$1,034,200

•

1,507

sq ft

396 Charles River Rd, Watertown, MA 02472

About this home

*** Seller has accepted an offer - all showings cancelled *** Located in one of Watertown’s most desirable neighborhoods, this rare 3 BD/1.5BA home is an urban oasis in the city with picturesque Charles River views. The beautiful maintenance-free front porch, the newly finished hardwood floors, fresh paint and beautiful 5 panel shaker doors throughout make this home unique in today’s market in this price range. It’s a perfect combination of classic character and soft modern that flow together seamlessly. The first floor features perfect flow, bright, flexible living space, high ceilings and a half bath. Beautiful staircase leads to upper level with 3 generously sized bedrooms, a walk-in closet in master with walk-out deck with tranquil views, plenty of closet space throughout and a full bath. All this close to Watertown Square, public transportation and easy access to all major routes. Private showings by appointment only.

Single-familyProperty Type

1911Year Built

7,004 sq ftLot Size

$686Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Remmes & Co. Team • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Boston - South End

Bought with Benjamin Boogers • Red Tree Real Estate

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•Source:MLS PIN #72646073

Redfin Estimate

$1,034,200

$244K since sold in June 2020$1,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 2.8% higher than the average sale price ($1.01M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,175,000
A
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SOLD AUG 5, 2026
$1,320,000
B
3 beds3 baths1,650 sq ft
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SOLD MAY 14, 2026
$775,000
C
3 beds1 bath1,426 sq ft
59 Riverview Rd, Brighton, MA 02135
SOLD JUL 29, 2026
$1,025,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths2,015 sq ft
46 Eliot St, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$950,000
E
3 beds1 bath1,659 sq ft
98 Lake St, Brighton, MA 02135
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$790,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,057 sq ft
12 Converse St, Brighton, MA 02135

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Market trends in 02472, MA

Last updated August 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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Sale history for 396 Charles River Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$10,246 (+6.3%)

$474,100 + $365,700

$839,800

2025

$9,638 (−0.7%)

$474,100 + $351,100

$825,200

2024

$9,710 (−9.3%)

$460,400 + $369,500

$829,900

2023

$10,705 (+10.5%)

$453,000 + $335,300

$788,300

2022

$9,687 (+26.6%)

$408,400 + $322,700

$731,100

2021

$7,653 (+0.9%)

$378,700 + $246,000

$624,700

2020

$7,584 (+8.4%)

$378,700 + $246,000

$624,700

2019

$6,995 (+3.4%)

$360,100 + $183,000

$543,100

2018

$6,766 (+1.5%)

$330,400 + $171,900

$502,300

2017

$6,667 (+4.4%)

$319,300 + $160,700

$480,000

2016

$6,389 (−3.2%)

$306,300 + $160,700

$467,000

2015

$6,601 (+6.8%)

$278,500 + $160,700

$439,200

2014

$6,181 (+5.7%)

$252,500 + $160,700

$413,200

2013

$5,847 (+3.7%)

$237,600 + $160,700

$398,300

2012

$5,639 (+31.3%)

$230,900 + $160,700

$391,600

2011

$4,296 (+0.6%)

$230,900 + $77,700

$308,600

2010

$4,271 (+1.1%)

$243,200 + $77,700

$320,900

2009

$4,225

$252,200 + $93,000

$345,200

Tax history for 396 Charles River Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$10,246 (+6.3%)

$474,100 + $365,700

$839,800

2025

$9,638 (−0.7%)

$474,100 + $351,100

$825,200

2024

$9,710 (−9.3%)

$460,400 + $369,500

$829,900

2023

$10,705 (+10.5%)

$453,000 + $335,300

$788,300

2022

$9,687 (+26.6%)

$408,400 + $322,700

$731,100

2021

$7,653 (+0.9%)

$378,700 + $246,000

$624,700

2020

$7,584 (+8.4%)

$378,700 + $246,000

$624,700

2019

$6,995 (+3.4%)

$360,100 + $183,000

$543,100

2018

$6,766 (+1.5%)

$330,400 + $171,900

$502,300

2017

$6,667 (+4.4%)

$319,300 + $160,700

$480,000

2016

$6,389 (−3.2%)

$306,300 + $160,700

$467,000

2015

$6,601 (+6.8%)

$278,500 + $160,700

$439,200

2014

$6,181 (+5.7%)

$252,500 + $160,700

$413,200

2013

$5,847 (+3.7%)

$237,600 + $160,700

$398,300

2012

$5,639 (+31.3%)

$230,900 + $160,700

$391,600

2011

$4,296 (+0.6%)

$230,900 + $77,700

$308,600

2010

$4,271 (+1.1%)

$243,200 + $77,700

$320,900

2009

$4,225

$252,200 + $93,000

$345,200

*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

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

6,970 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

2005

Sq. Ft.

1,507

Year built

1911

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2453094S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second

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

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

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Level: First

Dining Room Information
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Sump Pump, Unfinished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Second Floor

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Flooring: Wood

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,507
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Block
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: light blue

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

Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Has Waterview
River

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.16
Lot Features: Gentle Sloping
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,584
Tax Year: 2020

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: North Beacon Street-Charles River Road take right onto Bay St. and park. Driveway is on the right.
UnparsedAddress: 396 Charles River Rd, Watertown MA 02472

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,507
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,970 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1911
Year Renovated: 2005
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2453094S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Hosmer Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

7/10

Watertown Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi

7/10

Watertown High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi

6/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

6/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 62-76% chance 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

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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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

$983,000 – $1.19M

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Home values near 396 Charles River Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
374 Charles River Road Unit 1, Watertown, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1200 Sq. Ft.	$644,825
390 Charles River Road Unit 2, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1980 Sq. Ft.	$932,023

Address	Redfin Estimate
370 Charles River Road Unit 368, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2600 Sq. Ft.	$1,045,461
390 Charles River Road Unit 1, Watertown, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1356 Sq. Ft.	$677,720

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380 Charles River Road, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2903 Sq. Ft.	$1,206,568
374 Charles River Road Unit 2, Watertown, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1485 Sq. Ft.	$778,220

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