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Off market may 2015 for $487K

$938,421

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $713/mo

•

1,272

sq ft

42 Rosedale Rd, Watertown, MA 02472

About this home

This charming Cape Cod home offers 2 levels of living space. 5 bedrooms, 2.5 bath, living room with fireplace, and recently renovated eat-in kitchen with brand new stainless steel appliances. Hardwood floors throughout. Bathrooms have been recently renovated. Partially finished basement with ample storage space, half bath, and laundry room. Brand new GE washer & dryer included. Spacious backyard with deck and garden. Perfect for family gatherings and entertaining. 1 attached garage parking space and 2 tandem driveway spaces. Close to plenty of shops, restaurants, and major highway routes. Open house this Sun 4/26 12pm-2pm.

Single-familyProperty Type

1946Year Built

8,380 sq ftLot Size

$738Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Joon Son • Douglas Paul Real Estate

Bought with Joon Son • Douglas Paul Real Estate

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•Source:MLS PIN #71813883

Redfin Estimate

$938,421

$451K since sold in May 2015$2,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 14.7% lower than the average sale price ($1.10M) of 6 comparable homes.

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B
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$970,000
C
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$959,900
D
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$1,260,000
E
4 beds1.5 baths1,484 sq ft
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SOLD SEP 11, 2026
$1,360,000
F
4 beds2 baths3,533 sq ft
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Market trends in 02472, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.6%

0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$875K

$15K MoM

Avg. days on market

22d

0 days MoM

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4 MoM

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Sale history for 42 Rosedale Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71813883

May 15, 2015

Sold

$487,000

$383/sq ft

Apr 21, 2015

Pending

—

Apr 8, 2015

Listed

$499,000

$392/sq ft

MLS PIN #70483539

Dec 15, 2006

Sold

$400,000

$314/sq ft

Nov 25, 2006

Listing Removed

—

Nov 1, 2006

Listed

$439,900

$346/sq ft

This captivating Cape home has what you're looking for! The floor plan offers the flexibility of two first floor bedrooms and bath,living room with fireplace, an office, eat-in kitchen with oak cabinet. Two bedrooms with full bath on 2nd floor, Hardwood floors on both levels, finished lower level with half bath and laundry room with extra storage,Central air, Nice fenced yard with deck and garden shed,sprinkler system, and 1-attached car garage completes this wonderful family home.

Public Records

Aug 27, 1990

Sold

$190,000

$149/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$10,208 (+9.0%)

$502,900 + $333,800

$836,700

2025

$9,367 (+13.7%)

$502,900 + $299,100

$802,000

2024

$8,240 (−10.2%)

$480,800 + $223,500

$704,300

2023

$9,172 (+6.1%)

$457,900 + $217,500

$675,400

2022

$8,643 (+10.8%)

$435,000 + $217,300

$652,300

2021

$7,804 (+3.6%)

$419,800 + $217,300

$637,100

2020

$7,530 (+12.0%)

$404,500 + $215,800

$620,300

2019

$6,723 (−0.7%)

$389,200 + $132,800

$522,000

2018

$6,770 (+8.5%)

$381,600 + $121,000

$502,600

2017

$6,239 (+5.1%)

$328,200 + $121,000

$449,200

2016

$5,936 (−3.9%)

$312,900 + $121,000

$433,900

2015

$6,177 (+6.4%)

$290,000 + $121,000

$411,000

2014

$5,806 (+1.9%)

$267,100 + $121,000

$388,100

2013

$5,697 (+6.7%)

$267,100 + $121,000

$388,100

2012

$5,341 (+6.2%)

$249,900 + $121,000

$370,900

2011

$5,027 (+2.5%)

$249,900 + $111,200

$361,100

2010

$4,902 (+6.1%)

$263,300 + $105,000

$368,300

2009

$4,619

$268,300 + $109,100

$377,400

Tax history for 42 Rosedale Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$10,208 (+9.0%)

$502,900 + $333,800

$836,700

2025

$9,367 (+13.7%)

$502,900 + $299,100

$802,000

2024

$8,240 (−10.2%)

$480,800 + $223,500

$704,300

2023

$9,172 (+6.1%)

$457,900 + $217,500

$675,400

2022

$8,643 (+10.8%)

$435,000 + $217,300

$652,300

2021

$7,804 (+3.6%)

$419,800 + $217,300

$637,100

2020

$7,530 (+12.0%)

$404,500 + $215,800

$620,300

2019

$6,723 (−0.7%)

$389,200 + $132,800

$522,000

2018

$6,770 (+8.5%)

$381,600 + $121,000

$502,600

2017

$6,239 (+5.1%)

$328,200 + $121,000

$449,200

2016

$5,936 (−3.9%)

$312,900 + $121,000

$433,900

2015

$6,177 (+6.4%)

$290,000 + $121,000

$411,000

2014

$5,806 (+1.9%)

$267,100 + $121,000

$388,100

2013

$5,697 (+6.7%)

$267,100 + $121,000

$388,100

2012

$5,341 (+6.2%)

$249,900 + $121,000

$370,900

2011

$5,027 (+2.5%)

$249,900 + $111,200

$361,100

2010

$4,902 (+6.1%)

$263,300 + $105,000

$368,300

2009

$4,619

$268,300 + $109,100

$377,400

*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

8,276 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,464

Year built

1946

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

1027086S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 3
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

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

Basement Information
Basement: Partially Finished, Garage Access

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Flooring: Wood

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,272
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual

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

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Property AttachedYN: Yes

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.19
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,806
Tax Year: 2014

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Off of Main Street
UnparsedAddress: 42 Rosedale Road, Watertown MA 02472

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

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,464
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,276 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1946
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1027086S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Cunniff Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

8/10

Watertown Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi

7/10

Watertown High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi

6/10

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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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$892,000 – $1.08M

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Home values near 42 Rosedale Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
24 Rosedale Rd, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1015 Sq. Ft.	$866,802
36 Rosedale Rd, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$821,663

Address	Redfin Estimate
28 Rosedale Rd, Watertown, MA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1457 Sq. Ft.	$884,296
46 Rosedale Rd, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1182 Sq. Ft.	$858,508

Address	Redfin Estimate
32 Rosedale Rd, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1322 Sq. Ft.	$868,954
27 Rosedale Rd, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1864 Sq. Ft.	$953,134

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