This adorable 3 bedroom, 2 bath cape is situated in Poet's Corner has had many recent renovations & upgrades in the last 7 yrs including; the kitchen, mudroom, new bath, finished basement room, addition of 1st floor bedroom, a/c, & heat/cooling system & added large deck overlooking fenced yard. Two car garage & large driveway. This is a gem with original detail, hardwood floors, fireplace & sun filled rooms. Close to public transportation, Rt. 128, shops.
QUAINT AND COZY OLDER CAPE IN DESIREABLE WEST SIDE LOCALE. NEWER ROOF, ELECTRIC, 6,000 SQ FT LOT AND 2 CAR GARAGE. NEEDS UPDATING BUT WELL WORTH IT. DO NOT LET CATS OUT OF SUN PORCH PLEASE!!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$10,431 (+6.0%)
$481,300 + $373,700
$855,000
2025
$9,838 (+1.0%)
$481,300 + $361,000
$842,300
2024
$9,737 (−7.2%)
$461,200 + $371,000
$832,200
2023
$10,493 (+7.1%)
$439,200 + $333,500
$772,700
2022
$9,797 (+10.3%)
$417,200 + $322,200
$739,400
2021
$8,879 (+3.0%)
$402,600 + $322,200
$724,800
2020
$8,622 (+7.0%)
$388,000 + $322,200
$710,200
2019
$8,060 (+2.4%)
$373,300 + $252,500
$625,800
2018
$7,871 (+7.8%)
$366,000 + $218,300
$584,300
2017
$7,302 (+5.8%)
$307,400 + $218,300
$525,700
2016
$6,902 (−5.3%)
$307,400 + $197,100
$504,500
2015
$7,287 (+0.5%)
$287,700 + $197,100
$484,800
2014
$7,253 (+1.9%)
$287,700 + $197,100
$484,800
2013
$7,117 (−1.3%)
$287,700 + $197,100
$484,800
2012
$7,213 (+0.5%)
$287,700 + $213,200
$500,900
2011
$7,176 (+1.6%)
$287,700 + $227,800
$515,500
2010
$7,065 (+15.7%)
$303,000 + $227,800
$530,800
2009
$6,105
$270,800 + $228,000
$498,800
Tax history for 47 Emerson Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$10,431 (+6.0%)
$481,300 + $373,700
$855,000
2025
$9,838 (+1.0%)
$481,300 + $361,000
$842,300
2024
$9,737 (−7.2%)
$461,200 + $371,000
$832,200
2023
$10,493 (+7.1%)
$439,200 + $333,500
$772,700
2022
$9,797 (+10.3%)
$417,200 + $322,200
$739,400
2021
$8,879 (+3.0%)
$402,600 + $322,200
$724,800
2020
$8,622 (+7.0%)
$388,000 + $322,200
$710,200
2019
$8,060 (+2.4%)
$373,300 + $252,500
$625,800
2018
$7,871 (+7.8%)
$366,000 + $218,300
$584,300
2017
$7,302 (+5.8%)
$307,400 + $218,300
$525,700
2016
$6,902 (−5.3%)
$307,400 + $197,100
$504,500
2015
$7,287 (+0.5%)
$287,700 + $197,100
$484,800
2014
$7,253 (+1.9%)
$287,700 + $197,100
$484,800
2013
$7,117 (−1.3%)
$287,700 + $197,100
$484,800
2012
$7,213 (+0.5%)
$287,700 + $213,200
$500,900
2011
$7,176 (+1.6%)
$287,700 + $227,800
$515,500
2010
$7,065 (+15.7%)
$303,000 + $227,800
$530,800
2009
$6,105
$270,800 + $228,000
$498,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,098 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,272
Year built
1910
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3569443S
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: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Open Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Fr Belmont St heading west, turn L on Lexington, Rt on Highland, L on Emerson or Main St. to Emerson
UnparsedAddress: 47 Emerson Rd, Watertown MA 02472
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Laundromat, House of Worship, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,272
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1910
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3569443S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
Exclusions: Surround Sound Speakers
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Cunniff Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
8/10
Watertown Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
7/10
Watertown High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
6/10
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