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Off Market Jun 2015 for $865K

$1,552,059

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,585/mo

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2,795

sq ft

40 Katherine Rd, Watertown, MA 02472

About this home

Distinctive, Stylish, Renovated best describe this special property located on a crescent-shaped side street near Watertown Square and Victory Field. Deceptively large main house has an open floor plan on the first level, a family room addition and a versatile upstairs with five bedrooms on two levels. A beautifully appointed kitchen with soapstone counters, SS appliances and a well positioned mudroom leads to the rear yard and patio. Well proportioned dining area and living room with a detailed working fireplace, hardwood throughout, newer roof, efficient systems, central AC, 200 amp service, basement work area/ laundry. This home has a detached separate building that has been built with attention to quality and detail throughout. This exquisite "in home" suite or studio, with great natural and designer lighting with inspiring views to the landscaped yard, contains its own kitchenette and bath, completes the perfect property. Any discerning buyer will be charmed.

Single-familyProperty Type

1909Year Built

7,980 sq ftLot Size

$555Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

5 spacesParking

Listed by Bill Aibel • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge

Bought with Peter Boyajian • Real Estate 109

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•Source:MLS PIN #71835961

Redfin Estimate

$1,552,059

$687K since sold in June 2015$30K since August

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This home's estimate is 0.9% lower than the average sale price ($1.57M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD APR 28, 2026
$1,700,000
A
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SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$1,365,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,093 sq ft
32 Marcia Rd, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$2,020,000
C
5 beds3 baths3,679 sq ft
16 Russell Ave, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$1,800,000
D
6 beds3 baths2,773 sq ft
23 Lawndale St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD BY REDFIN JUL 29, 2026
$1,110,000
E
4 beds2 baths2,770 sq ft
67 Prospect St, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$1,400,000
F
3 beds2 baths2,328 sq ft
61 Washington, Belmont, MA 02478

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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

100.6%

+0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$850K

$5K MoM

Avg. days on market

19d

0 days MoM

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6 MoM

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Sale history for 40 Katherine Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71835961

Jun 30, 2015

Listing Removed

—

Jun 29, 2015

Sold

$865,000

$309/sq ft

May 19, 2015

Pending

—

May 13, 2015

Listed

$850,000

$304/sq ft

MLS PIN #71169449

Jan 25, 2011

Sold

$580,000

$208/sq ft

Dec 12, 2010

Contingent

—

Dec 9, 2010

Listed

$589,000

$211/sq ft

Stylish and renovated 1909 gem near Victory Field on a crescent-shaped side street. A versatile floor plan is enhanced by 3 floors of living area with multiple bedrooms and offices. Open flowing 1st floor includes fabulous custom kitchen, dining and living area, recent family room addition, powder room and spacious entry foyer. Fully insulated home, central AC, hardwood floors, fireplace, fenced backyard, 2 car detached garage and a brand new roof complete the perfect package.

MLS PIN #30647199

Jun 2, 2003

Sold

$510,000

$182/sq ft

Apr 16, 2003

Listing Removed

—

Sep 16, 2002

Listed

$549,000

$196/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$14,727 (+14.2%)

$632,700 + $574,400

$1,207,100

2025

$12,901 (+7.5%)

$632,700 + $471,800

$1,104,500

2024

$12,004 (−6.2%)

$605,800 + $420,200

$1,026,000

2023

$12,794 (+9.7%)

$567,900 + $374,200

$942,100

2022

$11,659 (+13.0%)

$522,500 + $357,400

$879,900

2021

$10,315 (+0.9%)

$484,600 + $357,400

$842,000

2020

$10,222 (+2.6%)

$484,600 + $357,400

$842,000

2019

$9,967 (+0.7%)

$484,600 + $289,200

$773,800

2018

$9,895 (−1.0%)

$484,600 + $250,000

$734,600

2017

$9,994 (+12.1%)

$469,500 + $250,000

$719,500

2016

$8,913 (−2.8%)

$424,000 + $227,500

$651,500

2015

$9,167 (+3.0%)

$382,400 + $227,500

$609,900

2014

$8,897 (+1.9%)

$367,200 + $227,500

$594,700

2013

$8,730 (+1.9%)

$367,200 + $227,500

$594,700

2012

$8,571 (+6.5%)

$348,300 + $246,900

$595,200

2011

$8,049 (+6.4%)

$314,200 + $264,000

$578,200

2010

$7,567 (+6.4%)

$314,200 + $254,300

$568,500

2009

$7,109

$350,200 + $230,600

$580,800

Tax history for 40 Katherine Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$14,727 (+14.2%)

$632,700 + $574,400

$1,207,100

2025

$12,901 (+7.5%)

$632,700 + $471,800

$1,104,500

2024

$12,004 (−6.2%)

$605,800 + $420,200

$1,026,000

2023

$12,794 (+9.7%)

$567,900 + $374,200

$942,100

2022

$11,659 (+13.0%)

$522,500 + $357,400

$879,900

2021

$10,315 (+0.9%)

$484,600 + $357,400

$842,000

2020

$10,222 (+2.6%)

$484,600 + $357,400

$842,000

2019

$9,967 (+0.7%)

$484,600 + $289,200

$773,800

2018

$9,895 (−1.0%)

$484,600 + $250,000

$734,600

2017

$9,994 (+12.1%)

$469,500 + $250,000

$719,500

2016

$8,913 (−2.8%)

$424,000 + $227,500

$651,500

2015

$9,167 (+3.0%)

$382,400 + $227,500

$609,900

2014

$8,897 (+1.9%)

$367,200 + $227,500

$594,700

2013

$8,730 (+1.9%)

$367,200 + $227,500

$594,700

2012

$8,571 (+6.5%)

$348,300 + $246,900

$595,200

2011

$8,049 (+6.4%)

$314,200 + $264,000

$578,200

2010

$7,567 (+6.4%)

$314,200 + $254,300

$568,500

2009

$7,109

$350,200 + $230,600

$580,800

*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

7,841 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,765

Year built

1909

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2627021S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 5
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #4 Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #5 Information
Level: Third

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

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

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower

Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Level: First

Dining Room Information
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Breakfast Bar / Nook

Office Room Information
Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Skylight,Ceiling - Cathedral,Ceiling Fan(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Door Features: French Doors, Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Skylight, Insulated Windows
Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Home Office-Separate Entry

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,795
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: peach

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

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.18
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,809.17
Tax Year: 2015

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Church St. to Katherine Rd.
UnparsedAddress: 40 Katherine Rd, Watertown MA 02472

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,765
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 7,841 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1909
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2627021S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
Exclusions: Stand Up Safe In Mudroom. Cabinetry And Benches In Family Room. Bird Bath Near Studio.
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

J.R. Lowell Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

8/10

Watertown Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi

7/10

Watertown High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi

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

54% 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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Estimated sale price

$1.48M – $1.79M

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Home values near 40 Katherine Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
41 Katherine Rd, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1685 Sq. Ft.	$1,226,996
31 Katherine Rd, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2180 Sq. Ft.	$1,510,244

Address	Redfin Estimate
51 Katherine Rd Apartment 49, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2544 Sq. Ft.	$1,183,544
30 Katherine Rd, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1986 Sq. Ft.	$1,231,172

Address	Redfin Estimate
55 Katherine Rd, Watertown, MA 6 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2804 Sq. Ft.	$1,246,922
36 Katherine Rd, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2079 Sq. Ft.	$1,111,435

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