OFF MARKET

Off Market Jul 2022 for $1.2M

$1,539,247

•

2,780

sq ft

48 Emerson Rd, Watertown, MA 02472

About this home

Welcome to this renovated center entrance colonial w/ 9 rooms, 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and 2 half baths located in a desirable neighborhood in bustling Watertown. 4 levels of living including a new dormer on the 3rd floor and a finished walk-out basement space. This home has the perfect space for the work/life/family balance w/ ample rooms and flexible uses. The bright, open floor plan kitchen and dining room is the perfect space to entertain. There is a formal living room w/ fireplace, an office, and a half bath on the 1st floor. The basement is ideal for a family/recreation room w/ easy access to the backyard and driveway. The main bedroom is on the 2nd floor w/ a full bath and large closet. Two other corner bedrooms on the 2nd floor are generously sized and bright. The 3rd floor is the 4th bedroom or could be a swing space for an additional office or recreation space. Walk to the new Cunniff school, public transportation, Gore Estate. Minutes to Boston/Cambridge/highways/train!

Single-familyProperty Type

1930Year Built

5,401 sq ftLot Size

$554Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Bob Airasian • Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont

Bought with Ekaterina Wood • Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #72999376

Redfin Estimate

$1,539,247

$274K since sold in July 2022$5,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 42.1% higher than the average sale price ($1.08M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD BY REDFIN JUL 29, 2026
$1,110,000
A
4 beds2 baths2,770 sq ft
67 Prospect St, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$1,160,000
B
4 beds3 baths2,523 sq ft
68 Highland Ave, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$1,400,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths2,300 sq ft
29 Thaxter Rd, Newton, MA 02460
SOLD JUN 11, 2026
$980,000
D
4 beds2 baths2,000 sq ft
25 Barnes St, Waltham, MA 02453
SOLD JUN 8, 2026
$900,000
E
4 beds2 baths2,187 sq ft
11 Barbara Ter, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$950,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,931 sq ft
28 Copley Ave, Waltham, MA 02452

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Market trends in 02472, MA

Last updated July 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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102

6 MoM

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Redfin agents who toured

Classic colonial style architecture and layout with separate dining/kitchen/living room on first floor and four beds upstairs. Likely Room to finish attic and basement. Kitchen and baths have been gutted to studs
5 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Kyle MacNichol
Redfin Premier agent

Sale history for 48 Emerson Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72999376

Jul 18, 2022

Sold

$1,265,000

$455/sq ft

Jun 30, 2022

Contingent

—

Jun 16, 2022

Listed

$1,265,000

$455/sq ft

MLS PIN #72841850

Jul 22, 2021

Sold

$760,000

$273/sq ft

Jun 2, 2021

Listed

$699,900

$252/sq ft

+15

Great opportunity to remodel this classic 1930's four bedroom colonial on a highly sought after street in west Watertown. Front to back fireplace living room with natural woodwork and custom built ins plus formal dining room and eat in kitchen that leads to a rear deck. Four corner 2nd floor bedrooms plus a walk up attic. The lower level is a walk out and rough plumbed for a 1/2 bath. Vinyl exterior and newer gas heat and hot water along with a detached garage and nice yard. Bring your contractor and vision to this home and start a life time of memories. Act now!

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$14,524 (+6.9%)

$472,500 + $718,000

$1,190,500

2025

$13,585 (−1.5%)

$472,500 + $690,600

$1,163,100

2024

$13,788 (+6.4%)

$452,700 + $725,800

$1,178,500

2023

$12,963 (+35.0%)

$431,100 + $523,500

$954,600

2022

$9,605 (+10.3%)

$409,500 + $315,400

$724,900

2021

$8,705 (+2.7%)

$395,200 + $315,400

$710,600

2020

$8,479 (+5.4%)

$380,800 + $317,600

$698,400

2019

$8,041 (+2.5%)

$366,400 + $257,900

$624,300

2018

$7,846 (+7.6%)

$359,200 + $223,300

$582,500

2017

$7,294 (+5.5%)

$301,800 + $223,300

$525,100

2016

$6,913 (−5.3%)

$301,800 + $203,500

$505,300

2015

$7,303 (+0.5%)

$282,400 + $203,500

$485,900

2014

$7,269 (+1.9%)

$282,400 + $203,500

$485,900

2013

$7,133 (+1.9%)

$282,400 + $203,500

$485,900

2012

$6,997 (+0.5%)

$282,400 + $203,500

$485,900

2011

$6,964 (+1.0%)

$282,400 + $217,900

$500,300

2010

$6,895 (+19.2%)

$297,500 + $220,500

$518,000

2009

$5,786

$265,800 + $206,900

$472,700

Tax history for 48 Emerson Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$14,524 (+6.9%)

$472,500 + $718,000

$1,190,500

2025

$13,585 (−1.5%)

$472,500 + $690,600

$1,163,100

2024

$13,788 (+6.4%)

$452,700 + $725,800

$1,178,500

2023

$12,963 (+35.0%)

$431,100 + $523,500

$954,600

2022

$9,605 (+10.3%)

$409,500 + $315,400

$724,900

2021

$8,705 (+2.7%)

$395,200 + $315,400

$710,600

2020

$8,479 (+5.4%)

$380,800 + $317,600

$698,400

2019

$8,041 (+2.5%)

$366,400 + $257,900

$624,300

2018

$7,846 (+7.6%)

$359,200 + $223,300

$582,500

2017

$7,294 (+5.5%)

$301,800 + $223,300

$525,100

2016

$6,913 (−5.3%)

$301,800 + $203,500

$505,300

2015

$7,303 (+0.5%)

$282,400 + $203,500

$485,900

2014

$7,269 (+1.9%)

$282,400 + $203,500

$485,900

2013

$7,133 (+1.9%)

$282,400 + $203,500

$485,900

2012

$6,997 (+0.5%)

$282,400 + $203,500

$485,900

2011

$6,964 (+1.0%)

$282,400 + $217,900

$500,300

2010

$6,895 (+19.2%)

$297,500 + $220,500

$518,000

2009

$5,786

$265,800 + $206,900

$472,700

*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

2022

Sq. Ft.

2,257

Year built

1930

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

549332S

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: 3
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s)

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 143
Length: 13
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 108
Length: 12
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 196
Length: 14
Width: 14
Level: Third
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 2
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 28
Length: 4
Width: 7
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 40
Length: 5
Width: 8
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower

Bathroom #3 Information
Area: 121
Length: 11
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall

Living Room Information
Area: 264
Length: 24
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 483
Length: 21
Width: 23
Level: Basement
Features: Flooring - Vinyl

Dining Room Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Open Floorplan,Crown Molding

Kitchen Information
Area: 195
Length: 15
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Countertops - Upgraded,Kitchen Island,Cabinets - Upgraded,Deck - Exterior,Recessed Lighting

Office Room Information
Area: 84
Length: 6
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Flooring: Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Bathroom - Half, Home Office, Bathroom

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,780
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Blue

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

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: $9,605
Tax Year: 2022

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: Main St. to Emerson Rd.
UnparsedAddress: 48 Emerson Rd, Watertown MA 02472

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Park, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,257
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 5,227 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: 2022
County: Middlesex County
APN: 549332S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

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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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Watertown's urban-suburban feeling paired with its proximity to Cambridge & Boston have caused it to rapidly transform into a destination for home buyers. Historically a manufacturing city, it has changed into a restaurant, shopping, and biotech hub...
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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

52% 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

$1.46M – $1.77M

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Home values near 48 Emerson Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
35 Emerson Road, Watertown, MA 2 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2030 Sq. Ft.	$1,038,947
53 Emerson Road, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1323 Sq. Ft.	$959,998

Address	Redfin Estimate
37 Emerson Road, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1560 Sq. Ft.	$956,484
57 Emerson Road, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$992,465

Address	Redfin Estimate
47 Emerson Road, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1493 Sq. Ft.	$1,057,538
61 Emerson Road, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2662 Sq. Ft.	$1,309,695

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