Off Market Dec 2005 for $582K

$1,144,749

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,003/mo

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1,815

sq ft

5 Appleton St, Watertown, MA 02472

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1910Year Built

4,562 sq ftLot Size

$631Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 spacesParking

Listed by Curtis Whitney • J. M. Whitney & Co. Inc.

Bought with Curtis Whitney • J. M. Whitney & Co. Inc.

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•Source:MLS PIN #70229851

Redfin Estimate

$1,144,749

$563K since sold in December 2005$24K since July

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B
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C
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D
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E
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SOLD JUN 16, 2026
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F
4 beds2.5 baths2,018 sq ft
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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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Sale history for 5 Appleton St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #70229851

Dec 7, 2005

Sold

$582,000

$321/sq ft

Nov 4, 2005

Listing Removed

—

Jul 22, 2005

Listed

$595,000

$328/sq ft

MLS PIN #50483413

Oct 24, 1997

Sold

$290,000

$160/sq ft

Sep 20, 1997

Listing Removed

—

Sep 12, 1997

Listed

$300,000

$165/sq ft

MLS PIN #60605021

Oct 24, 1997

Sold

$290,000

$160/sq ft

Sep 12, 1997

Listed

$300,000

$165/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$11,220 (+6.1%)

$515,500 + $404,200

$919,700

2025

$10,572 (+8.2%)

$515,500 + $389,600

$905,100

2024

$9,770 (−9.2%)

$487,100 + $347,900

$835,000

2023

$10,764 (+15.2%)

$465,900 + $326,700

$792,600

2022

$9,343 (+10.4%)

$423,600 + $281,500

$705,100

2021

$8,464 (+3.0%)

$409,400 + $281,500

$690,900

2020

$8,216 (+3.4%)

$395,300 + $281,500

$676,800

2019

$7,943 (+2.4%)

$395,300 + $221,400

$616,700

2018

$7,755 (+8.4%)

$367,100 + $208,600

$575,700

2017

$7,153 (+5.1%)

$321,200 + $193,800

$515,000

2016

$6,803 (−2.0%)

$303,500 + $193,800

$497,300

2015

$6,945 (+4.5%)

$268,300 + $193,800

$462,100

2014

$6,648 (+1.9%)

$250,600 + $193,800

$444,400

2013

$6,524 (+5.3%)

$250,600 + $193,800

$444,400

2012

$6,196 (+1.3%)

$236,500 + $193,800

$430,300

2011

$6,114 (+1.7%)

$231,200 + $208,000

$439,200

2010

$6,009 (+11.4%)

$243,500 + $208,000

$451,500

2009

$5,393

$261,200 + $179,400

$440,600

Tax history for 5 Appleton St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$11,220 (+6.1%)

$515,500 + $404,200

$919,700

2025

$10,572 (+8.2%)

$515,500 + $389,600

$905,100

2024

$9,770 (−9.2%)

$487,100 + $347,900

$835,000

2023

$10,764 (+15.2%)

$465,900 + $326,700

$792,600

2022

$9,343 (+10.4%)

$423,600 + $281,500

$705,100

2021

$8,464 (+3.0%)

$409,400 + $281,500

$690,900

2020

$8,216 (+3.4%)

$395,300 + $281,500

$676,800

2019

$7,943 (+2.4%)

$395,300 + $221,400

$616,700

2018

$7,755 (+8.4%)

$367,100 + $208,600

$575,700

2017

$7,153 (+5.1%)

$321,200 + $193,800

$515,000

2016

$6,803 (−2.0%)

$303,500 + $193,800

$497,300

2015

$6,945 (+4.5%)

$268,300 + $193,800

$462,100

2014

$6,648 (+1.9%)

$250,600 + $193,800

$444,400

2013

$6,524 (+5.3%)

$250,600 + $193,800

$444,400

2012

$6,196 (+1.3%)

$236,500 + $193,800

$430,300

2011

$6,114 (+1.7%)

$231,200 + $208,000

$439,200

2010

$6,009 (+11.4%)

$243,500 + $208,000

$451,500

2009

$5,393

$261,200 + $179,400

$440,600

*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

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

4,356 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,825

Year built

1910

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

1931657S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Walk-In Closet(s)

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Third

Bedroom #4 Information
Level: Second

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Balcony / Deck,Pantry

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Washer Hookup

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

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,815
Foundation Details: Block, Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck, Fenced Yard

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.1
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,882
Tax Year: 2005

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: 110 Volts, Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas

Location

Location Information
Directions: MT. Auburn St. to Upland to Appleton St.
UnparsedAddress: 5 Appleton St, Watertown MA 02472

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,825
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,356 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1910
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1931657S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026

Other

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 • 1.6mi

7/10

Watertown High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi

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

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

59% 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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Watertown, MA • 02472

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In this area, properties receive around 9.2 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

$1.09M – $1.32M

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Home values near 5 Appleton St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
16 Appleton St, Watertown, MA 7 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3163 Sq. Ft.	$1,043,089
3 Appleton St Apartment 1, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2938 Sq. Ft.	$1,212,176

Address	Redfin Estimate
8 Appleton St, Watertown, MA 7 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3838 Sq. Ft.	$1,427,823
11 Appleton St, Watertown, MA 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3268 Sq. Ft.	$1,156,869

Address	Redfin Estimate
4 Appleton St Apartment 2, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2033 Sq. Ft.	$1,137,410
15 Appleton St, Watertown, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1004 Sq. Ft.	$601,540

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