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Off Market Apr 2015 for $800K

$1,360,386

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $5,058/mo

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1,998

sq ft

42 Lovell Rd, Watertown, MA 02472

About this home

Pristine center entrance Colonial in the desirable Oakley Country Club neighborhood near the Belmont line. This bright home features numerous updates. Among the many amenities are spacious rooms, a large eat-in kitchen, hardwood floors, a screened-in porch, a walk-up attic, a nicely finished basement and a one-car garage. The original details like the chair rail and crown moldings add to the character and charm of this lovely residence. This house is beautifully maintained in a prime location near public transportation and shops.

Single-familyProperty Type

1928Year Built

6,000 sq ftLot Size

$681Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Julie Agarkov • Hammond Residential R. E.

Bought with Ilya Jacob Rasner • Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest

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•Source:MLS PIN #71806258

Redfin Estimate

$1,360,386

$560K since sold in April 2015$9,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 0.3% higher than the average sale price ($1.36M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,275,000
A
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SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$1,260,000
B
4 beds1.5 baths1,648 sq ft
11 Poplar St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD MAR 27, 2026
$1,830,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths2,682 sq ft
50 Poplar St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD OCT 22, 2025
$1,150,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths1,968 sq ft
91 Standish Rd, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD JUL 29, 2026
$1,025,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths2,015 sq ft
46 Eliot St, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$1,600,000
F
4 beds1.5 baths1,664 sq ft
16 Preble Gardens Rd, 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 42 Lovell Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71806258

Apr 23, 2015

Sold

$800,000

$400/sq ft

Apr 1, 2015

Pending

—

Mar 25, 2015

Listed

$749,900

$375/sq ft

MLS PIN #30248587

Sep 28, 1998

Sold

$383,000

$192/sq ft

Aug 17, 1998

Listing Removed

—

Aug 10, 1998

Listed

$389,900

$195/sq ft

Public Records

Apr 15, 1993

Sold

$254,000

$127/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$14,290 (+6.5%)

$607,200 + $564,100

$1,171,300

2025

$13,416 (+7.4%)

$607,200 + $541,400

$1,148,600

2024

$12,490 (−5.4%)

$582,000 + $485,500

$1,067,500

2023

$13,204 (+9.2%)

$545,600 + $426,700

$972,300

2022

$12,095 (+12.7%)

$502,000 + $410,800

$912,800

2021

$10,736 (+0.9%)

$465,600 + $410,800

$876,400

2020

$10,639 (+3.6%)

$465,600 + $410,800

$876,400

2019

$10,265 (+1.4%)

$465,600 + $331,400

$797,000

2018

$10,127 (−1.1%)

$465,600 + $286,200

$751,800

2017

$10,241 (+14.3%)

$451,100 + $286,200

$737,300

2016

$8,960 (−3.1%)

$407,400 + $247,600

$655,000

2015

$9,243 (+2.9%)

$367,400 + $247,600

$615,000

2014

$8,982 (+1.9%)

$352,800 + $247,600

$600,400

2013

$8,814 (+5.1%)

$352,800 + $247,600

$600,400

2012

$8,385 (+8.7%)

$334,700 + $247,600

$582,300

2011

$7,717 (+1.5%)

$301,900 + $252,500

$554,400

2010

$7,603 (+6.5%)

$301,900 + $269,300

$571,200

2009

$7,137

$336,500 + $246,600

$583,100

Tax history for 42 Lovell Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$14,290 (+6.5%)

$607,200 + $564,100

$1,171,300

2025

$13,416 (+7.4%)

$607,200 + $541,400

$1,148,600

2024

$12,490 (−5.4%)

$582,000 + $485,500

$1,067,500

2023

$13,204 (+9.2%)

$545,600 + $426,700

$972,300

2022

$12,095 (+12.7%)

$502,000 + $410,800

$912,800

2021

$10,736 (+0.9%)

$465,600 + $410,800

$876,400

2020

$10,639 (+3.6%)

$465,600 + $410,800

$876,400

2019

$10,265 (+1.4%)

$465,600 + $331,400

$797,000

2018

$10,127 (−1.1%)

$465,600 + $286,200

$751,800

2017

$10,241 (+14.3%)

$451,100 + $286,200

$737,300

2016

$8,960 (−3.1%)

$407,400 + $247,600

$655,000

2015

$9,243 (+2.9%)

$367,400 + $247,600

$615,000

2014

$8,982 (+1.9%)

$352,800 + $247,600

$600,400

2013

$8,814 (+5.1%)

$352,800 + $247,600

$600,400

2012

$8,385 (+8.7%)

$334,700 + $247,600

$582,300

2011

$7,717 (+1.5%)

$301,900 + $252,500

$554,400

2010

$7,603 (+6.5%)

$301,900 + $269,300

$571,200

2009

$7,137

$336,500 + $246,600

$583,100

*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

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

6,098 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,998

Year built

1928

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2917953S

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: 1
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Under, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 276
Length: 12
Width: 23
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 120
Length: 12
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

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

Living Room Information
Area: 276
Length: 12
Width: 23
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 255
Length: 17
Width: 15
Level: Basement
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 156
Length: 12
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 200
Length: 20
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

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

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Game Room, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,998
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Screened
Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Rain Gutters, Screens

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.14

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $9,244
Tax Year: 2015

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas

Location

Location Information
Directions: Orchard St or Belmont to Lowell
UnparsedAddress: 42 Lovell Rd, Watertown MA 02472

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

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,998
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1928
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2917953S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

J.R. Lowell Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

8/10

Watertown Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi

7/10

Watertown High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi

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

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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$1.29M – $1.57M

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Home values near 42 Lovell Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
22 Lovell Rd, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1948 Sq. Ft.	$1,140,426
41 Lovell Rd, Watertown, MA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2650 Sq. Ft.	$1,499,449

Address	Redfin Estimate
49 Lovell Rd, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1980 Sq. Ft.	$1,415,141
35 Lovell Rd, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2579 Sq. Ft.	$1,545,861

Address	Redfin Estimate
45 Lovell Rd, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2332 Sq. Ft.	$1,254,491
31 Lovell Rd, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3110 Sq. Ft.	$1,511,462

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