Off Market Jun 2010 for $482K

$1,002,261

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,525/mo

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1,388

sq ft

42 Emerson Rd, Watertown, MA 02472

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1938Year Built

5,420 sq ftLot Size

$722Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by DelRose McShane Team • RE/MAX First Realty, Inc.

Bought with Cynthia Gaddy • Century 21 Adams Realty

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #71069564

Redfin Estimate

$1,002,261

$520K since sold in June 2010$21K since August

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SOLD OCT 21, 2025
$880,000
C
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SOLD MAY 13, 2026
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D
3 beds1 bath1,300 sq ft
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$680,000
E
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$948,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,700 sq ft
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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

100.0%

0.6% MoM

Median sale price

$860K

$10K MoM

Avg. days on market

22d

2 days MoM

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7 MoM

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Sale history for 42 Emerson Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71069564

Jun 30, 2010

Sold

$482,500

$348/sq ft

Apr 30, 2010

Contingent

—

Apr 22, 2010

Listed

$499,000

$360/sq ft

MLS PIN #30650467

Dec 30, 2002

Sold

$432,500

$312/sq ft

Oct 21, 2002

Listing Removed

—

Sep 25, 2002

Listed

$435,000

$313/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$10,808 (+6.3%)

$472,700 + $413,200

$885,900

2025

$10,167 (+9.8%)

$472,700 + $397,800

$870,500

2024

$9,259 (−7.0%)

$452,800 + $338,600

$791,400

2023

$9,953 (+7.3%)

$431,300 + $301,600

$732,900

2022

$9,275 (+10.4%)

$409,700 + $290,300

$700,000

2021

$8,399 (+3.1%)

$395,300 + $290,300

$685,600

2020

$8,150 (+7.3%)

$381,000 + $290,300

$671,300

2019

$7,595 (+1.9%)

$366,600 + $223,100

$589,700

2018

$7,454 (+8.2%)

$359,400 + $194,000

$553,400

2017

$6,888 (+5.2%)

$301,900 + $194,000

$495,900

2016

$6,547 (−5.1%)

$301,900 + $176,700

$478,600

2015

$6,902 (+0.5%)

$282,500 + $176,700

$459,200

2014

$6,870 (+1.9%)

$282,500 + $176,700

$459,200

2013

$6,741 (+2.0%)

$282,500 + $176,700

$459,200

2012

$6,612 (+4.3%)

$282,500 + $176,700

$459,200

2011

$6,341 (+1.2%)

$282,500 + $173,000

$455,500

2010

$6,264 (+17.7%)

$297,600 + $173,000

$470,600

2009

$5,323

$266,000 + $168,900

$434,900

Tax history for 42 Emerson Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$10,808 (+6.3%)

$472,700 + $413,200

$885,900

2025

$10,167 (+9.8%)

$472,700 + $397,800

$870,500

2024

$9,259 (−7.0%)

$452,800 + $338,600

$791,400

2023

$9,953 (+7.3%)

$431,300 + $301,600

$732,900

2022

$9,275 (+10.4%)

$409,700 + $290,300

$700,000

2021

$8,399 (+3.1%)

$395,300 + $290,300

$685,600

2020

$8,150 (+7.3%)

$381,000 + $290,300

$671,300

2019

$7,595 (+1.9%)

$366,600 + $223,100

$589,700

2018

$7,454 (+8.2%)

$359,400 + $194,000

$553,400

2017

$6,888 (+5.2%)

$301,900 + $194,000

$495,900

2016

$6,547 (−5.1%)

$301,900 + $176,700

$478,600

2015

$6,902 (+0.5%)

$282,500 + $176,700

$459,200

2014

$6,870 (+1.9%)

$282,500 + $176,700

$459,200

2013

$6,741 (+2.0%)

$282,500 + $176,700

$459,200

2012

$6,612 (+4.3%)

$282,500 + $176,700

$459,200

2011

$6,341 (+1.2%)

$282,500 + $173,000

$455,500

2010

$6,264 (+17.7%)

$297,600 + $173,000

$470,600

2009

$5,323

$266,000 + $168,900

$434,900

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

5,227 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,352

Year built

1938

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

1556903S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 200
Length: 20
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Closet

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Closet

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 81
Length: 9
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Closet

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 45
Length: 9
Width: 5
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Area: 238
Length: 17
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors

Dining Room Information
Area: 140
Length: 14
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors

Kitchen Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Concrete

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

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Door Features: Storm Door(s), French Doors
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Hardwood
Interior Features: Play Room, 1/4 Bath, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,388
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: gray

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

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.12
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,258
Tax Year: 2009

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: Main Street to Emerson Road
UnparsedAddress: 42 Emerson Rd, Watertown MA 02472

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Public School, Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,352
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 5,227 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1938
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1556903S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
Exclusions: Crab Apple Tree
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Cunniff Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

8/10

Watertown Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi

7/10

Watertown High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi

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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Watertown, MA • 02472

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$953,000 – $1.15M

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Home values near 42 Emerson Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
29 Emerson Road, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3688 Sq. Ft.	$1,544,559
47 Emerson Road, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1493 Sq. Ft.	$1,057,436

Address	Redfin Estimate
35 Emerson Road, Watertown, MA 2 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2030 Sq. Ft.	$1,052,221
53 Emerson Road, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1323 Sq. Ft.	$980,556

Address	Redfin Estimate
37 Emerson Road, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1560 Sq. Ft.	$962,709
57 Emerson Road, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,016,937

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