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Off Market Jul 2019 for $900K

$1,339,049

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,505/mo

•

3,163

sq ft

49-51 Bates Rd, Watertown, MA 02472

About this home

One of Watertown's Favorite and Most Desired Neighborhoods! Unique 3 Family Opportunity Featuring Charming Gumwood Trim, Hardwood Floors, High Ceilings, Younger Windows, Newer 2016 Roof, Triple Width Driveway, Bright Living Rooms with Potential Fireplaces, Formal Dining Room with Built-Ins, Unspoiled Kitchen's with Butler Pantry's, Enclosed Porches, Updated Separate Systems, Deleaded 1st & 2nd Floor, and More! Convenient to Public Transportation, Restaurants, Parks and Shopping!

Multi-familyProperty Type

1916Year Built

4,693 sq ftLot Size

$423Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

5 spacesParking

Listed by Hans Brings • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Waltham

Bought with Hans Brings • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Waltham

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•Source:MLS PIN #72488885

Redfin Estimate

$1,339,049

$439K since sold in July 2019$6,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 20.1% higher than the average sale price ($1.11M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,150,000
A
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SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$1,237,500
B
5 beds3 baths2,964 sq ft
33 Kimball Rd, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD AUG 11, 2026
$1,225,000
C
4 beds2 baths2,862 sq ft
13-15 Columbia St, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD AUG 12, 2026
$660,000
D
5 beds2 baths2,657 sq ft
13-15 Paul St, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD DEC 5, 2025
$1,400,000
E
5 beds3 baths3,258 sq ft
172 Maplewood St, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD MAY 4, 2026
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F
5 beds3 baths2,957 sq ft
6-8 Irma Ave, Watertown, MA 02472

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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

Recently sold homes

102

6 MoM

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Sale history for 49-51 Bates Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$15,283 (+9.4%)

$591,500 + $661,200

$1,252,700

2025

$13,976 (+1.6%)

$591,500 + $605,100

$1,196,600

2024

$13,756 (−10.2%)

$600,300 + $575,400

$1,175,700

2023

$15,320 (+8.2%)

$562,800 + $565,300

$1,128,100

2022

$14,158 (+14.4%)

$517,800 + $550,700

$1,068,500

2021

$12,381 (+1.4%)

$480,200 + $530,500

$1,010,700

2020

$12,216 (−2.2%)

$480,200 + $526,100

$1,006,300

2019

$12,492

$480,200 + $489,700

$969,900

2018

$12,495 (+6.7%)

$480,200 + $447,400

$927,600

2017

$11,712 (+7.6%)

$465,200 + $378,000

$843,200

2016

$10,880 (+10.9%)

$420,200 + $375,100

$795,300

2015

$9,812 (+2.8%)

$378,900 + $273,900

$652,800

2014

$9,541 (+1.9%)

$363,900 + $273,900

$637,800

2013

$9,363 (+5.0%)

$363,900 + $273,900

$637,800

2012

$8,915 (+4.7%)

$345,200 + $273,900

$619,100

2011

$8,515 (+16.9%)

$311,400 + $300,300

$611,700

2010

$7,287 (−7.6%)

$311,400 + $236,100

$547,500

2009

$7,887

$360,100 + $284,300

$644,400

Tax history for 49-51 Bates Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$15,283 (+9.4%)

$591,500 + $661,200

$1,252,700

2025

$13,976 (+1.6%)

$591,500 + $605,100

$1,196,600

2024

$13,756 (−10.2%)

$600,300 + $575,400

$1,175,700

2023

$15,320 (+8.2%)

$562,800 + $565,300

$1,128,100

2022

$14,158 (+14.4%)

$517,800 + $550,700

$1,068,500

2021

$12,381 (+1.4%)

$480,200 + $530,500

$1,010,700

2020

$12,216 (−2.2%)

$480,200 + $526,100

$1,006,300

2019

$12,492

$480,200 + $489,700

$969,900

2018

$12,495 (+6.7%)

$480,200 + $447,400

$927,600

2017

$11,712 (+7.6%)

$465,200 + $378,000

$843,200

2016

$10,880 (+10.9%)

$420,200 + $375,100

$795,300

2015

$9,812 (+2.8%)

$378,900 + $273,900

$652,800

2014

$9,541 (+1.9%)

$363,900 + $273,900

$637,800

2013

$9,363 (+5.0%)

$363,900 + $273,900

$637,800

2012

$8,915 (+4.7%)

$345,200 + $273,900

$619,100

2011

$8,515 (+16.9%)

$311,400 + $300,300

$611,700

2010

$7,287 (−7.6%)

$311,400 + $236,100

$547,500

2009

$7,887

$360,100 + $284,300

$644,400

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

4,792 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,163

Year built

1916

Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

Middlesex County

APN

2410890S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 5
Parking Features: Off Street, Paved

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 15
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Hardwood
Interior Features: Open Floorplan, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Office/Den

Unit #1 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 1
Lease: N

Unit #2 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 2
Lease: N

Unit #3 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 3

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,163
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Stories (Total): 3
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Lead Paint: Certified Treated

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed

Property Information
PropertySubType: 3 Family

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.11
Lot Features: Gentle Sloping
Road Surface Type: Paved

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $12,492
Tax Year: 2019

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water, Oil, Natural Gas
Heating Units: 3

Location

Location Information
Directions: Main Street to Mount Auburn Street to Bates Road.
UnparsedAddress: 49-51 Bates Road, Watertown MA 02472

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

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,163
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 4,792 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1916
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2410890S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Hosmer Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

7/10

Watertown Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi

7/10

Watertown High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi

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

58% 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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In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$1.27M – $1.54M

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Home values near 49-51 Bates Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
58 Bates Rd, Watertown, MA 7 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4115 Sq. Ft.	$1,592,577
64 Bates Rd, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1595 Sq. Ft.	$828,672

Address	Redfin Estimate
54 Bates Rd, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2632 Sq. Ft.	—
66 Bates Rd, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2198 Sq. Ft.	$873,499

Address	Redfin Estimate
50 Bates Rd, Watertown, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3464 Sq. Ft.	$1,436,923
41 Bates Rd Apartment 39, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 4121 Sq. Ft.	$1,412,847

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