OFF MARKET

Off market aug 2013 for $720K

$1,705,978

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,114/mo

•

2,158

sq ft

49 Grenville Rd, Watertown, MA 02472

About this home

Charming early 20th-century cottage with exquisite and dramatically expansive terraced gardens full of well-established flowering perennials. Rare and lovely setting. Tucked away on a side street at summit of great hill. Good-height ceilings, expansive spaces for entertaining, excellent light exposures, easy traffic flow. Open country kitchen. Hardwood floors, generous windows. Gorgeous views from family room and deck of property’s extensive gardens. Seller will review any offers Tues. 6/11 4PM

Single-familyProperty Type

1928Year Built

0.28 acresLot Size

$791Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by The Petrowsky Jones Group • Hammond Real Estate

Bought with Bonny Lamb • Hammond Real Estate

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•Source:MLS PIN #71533842

Redfin Estimate

$1,705,978

$986K since sold in August 2013$34K since September

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This home's estimate is 26.4% higher than the average sale price ($1.35M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,199,000
A
3 beds1.5 baths2,050 sq ft
4 Van Ness Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUN 12, 2026
$1,275,000
B
3 beds2 baths2,025 sq ft
33 Palfrey Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD SEP 24, 2026
$1,450,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,632 sq ft
74 Van Ness Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD SEP 30, 2026
$1,275,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,746 sq ft
16 West St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$1,400,000
E
3 beds2 baths2,328 sq ft
61 Washington, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD SEP 28, 2026
$1,500,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,790 sq ft
36 Richardson Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

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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

100.4%

+0.7% MoM

Median sale price

$880K

$5K MoM

Avg. days on market

22d

0 days MoM

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Sale history for 49 Grenville Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71533842

Aug 2, 2013

Sold

$720,000

$334/sq ft

Jun 12, 2013

Contingent

—

May 30, 2013

Listed

$675,000

$313/sq ft

MLS PIN #50357163

Feb 28, 1997

Sold

$325,000

$151/sq ft

Dec 19, 1996

Listing Removed

—

Dec 6, 1996

Listed

$335,000

$155/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 5, 1989

Sold

$240,000

$111/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$22,464 (+7.1%)

$660,000 + $1,181,300

$1,841,300

2025

$20,968 (−7.7%)

$660,000 + $1,135,200

$1,795,200

2024

$22,719 (−4.2%)

$634,700 + $1,307,100

$1,941,800

2023

$23,713 (+8.3%)

$595,300 + $1,150,900

$1,746,200

2022

$21,901 (+10.8%)

$546,500 + $1,106,400

$1,652,900

2021

$19,765 (+0.9%)

$507,100 + $1,106,400

$1,613,500

2020

$19,588 (+54.8%)

$507,100 + $1,106,400

$1,613,500

2019

$12,653 (+2.4%)

$507,100 + $475,300

$982,400

2018

$12,353 (+10.3%)

$507,100 + $410,000

$917,100

2017

$11,202 (+11.6%)

$491,400 + $315,100

$806,500

2016

$10,041 (−3.3%)

$444,100 + $289,900

$734,000

2015

$10,381 (+21.1%)

$400,800 + $289,900

$690,700

2014

$8,572 (+1.9%)

$385,000 + $188,000

$573,000

2013

$8,412 (+5.6%)

$385,000 + $188,000

$573,000

2012

$7,969 (+15.8%)

$365,400 + $188,000

$553,400

2011

$6,879 (+4.6%)

$329,900 + $164,300

$494,200

2010

$6,578 (−1.1%)

$329,900 + $164,300

$494,200

2009

$6,652

$377,000 + $166,500

$543,500

Tax history for 49 Grenville Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$22,464 (+7.1%)

$660,000 + $1,181,300

$1,841,300

2025

$20,968 (−7.7%)

$660,000 + $1,135,200

$1,795,200

2024

$22,719 (−4.2%)

$634,700 + $1,307,100

$1,941,800

2023

$23,713 (+8.3%)

$595,300 + $1,150,900

$1,746,200

2022

$21,901 (+10.8%)

$546,500 + $1,106,400

$1,652,900

2021

$19,765 (+0.9%)

$507,100 + $1,106,400

$1,613,500

2020

$19,588 (+54.8%)

$507,100 + $1,106,400

$1,613,500

2019

$12,653 (+2.4%)

$507,100 + $475,300

$982,400

2018

$12,353 (+10.3%)

$507,100 + $410,000

$917,100

2017

$11,202 (+11.6%)

$491,400 + $315,100

$806,500

2016

$10,041 (−3.3%)

$444,100 + $289,900

$734,000

2015

$10,381 (+21.1%)

$400,800 + $289,900

$690,700

2014

$8,572 (+1.9%)

$385,000 + $188,000

$573,000

2013

$8,412 (+5.6%)

$385,000 + $188,000

$573,000

2012

$7,969 (+15.8%)

$365,400 + $188,000

$553,400

2011

$6,879 (+4.6%)

$329,900 + $164,300

$494,200

2010

$6,578 (−1.1%)

$329,900 + $164,300

$494,200

2009

$6,652

$377,000 + $166,500

$543,500

*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

0.28 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,941

Year built

1928

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

1038345S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Spaces: 2

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

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

Living Room Information
Level: First

Family Room Information
Level: First

Dining Room Information
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Interior Features: Study, Play Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,158
Foundation Area: 1,159
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Deck

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.28

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,411.64
Tax Year: 2013

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: Grenville is blocked due to construction. Common Street to Bellevue.Left on Marcia to Grenville Road
UnparsedAddress: 49 Grenville Road, Watertown MA 02472

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,941
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.28 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1928
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1038345S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

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J.R. Lowell Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

8/10

Watertown Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi

7/10

Watertown High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

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

3/10 Fire Factor

0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 96° expected this year, 14 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

$1.62M – $1.96M

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Home values near 49 Grenville Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
23 Grenville Rd, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2659 Sq. Ft.	$1,349,483
39 Grenville Rd, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1664 Sq. Ft.	$1,047,000

Address	Redfin Estimate
27 Grenville Rd, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2850 Sq. Ft.	$1,439,620
45 Grenville Rd, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 3298 Sq. Ft.	$1,568,337

Address	Redfin Estimate
33 Grenville Rd, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3800 Sq. Ft.	$1,837,762
44 Grenville Rd, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4770 Sq. Ft.	$2,347,938

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