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Off Market Aug 2012 for $685K

$1,436,923

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,301/mo

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3,464

sq ft

50 Bates Rd, Watertown, MA 02472

About this home

Multi-familyProperty Type

1921Year Built

6,197 sq ftLot Size

$415Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Louis King • Century 21 Commonwealth

Bought with George Gatteny • RE/MAX Results

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•Source:MLS PIN #71369136

Redfin Estimate

$1,436,923

$752K since sold in August 2012$16K 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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F
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Market trends in 02472, MA

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Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.6%

+0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$850K

$5K MoM

Avg. days on market

19d

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Sale history for 50 Bates Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71369136

Aug 8, 2012

Sold

$685,000

$198/sq ft

Apr 25, 2012

Contingent

—

Apr 18, 2012

Listed

$649,900

$188/sq ft

MLS PIN #30387785

May 1, 2000

Sold

$527,000

$152/sq ft

Mar 1, 2000

Listing Removed

—

Feb 24, 2000

Listed

$479,900

$139/sq ft

MLS PIN #50295409

Oct 2, 1995

Sold

$318,100

$92/sq ft

Aug 4, 1995

Listing Removed

—

Jul 28, 1995

Listed

$319,000

$92/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$17,616 (+7.8%)

$609,900 + $834,000

$1,443,900

2025

$16,344 (+8.1%)

$609,900 + $789,400

$1,399,300

2024

$15,115 (−9.9%)

$601,900 + $690,000

$1,291,900

2023

$16,770 (+12.0%)

$564,300 + $670,600

$1,234,900

2022

$14,975 (+13.9%)

$519,100 + $611,100

$1,130,200

2021

$13,143 (+2.0%)

$481,500 + $591,400

$1,072,900

2020

$12,884 (+4.2%)

$481,500 + $579,800

$1,061,300

2019

$12,370 (+0.3%)

$481,500 + $478,900

$960,400

2018

$12,333

$481,500 + $434,100

$915,600

2017

$12,329 (+7.0%)

$466,500 + $421,100

$887,600

2016

$11,524 (+9.7%)

$421,300 + $421,100

$842,400

2015

$10,504 (+2.7%)

$379,900 + $319,000

$698,900

2014

$10,231 (+1.9%)

$364,900 + $319,000

$683,900

2013

$10,040 (+4.8%)

$364,900 + $319,000

$683,900

2012

$9,577 (+5.3%)

$346,100 + $319,000

$665,100

2011

$9,097 (+2.8%)

$312,200 + $341,300

$653,500

2010

$8,851 (−1.8%)

$312,200 + $352,800

$665,000

2009

$9,009

$354,700 + $381,300

$736,000

Tax history for 50 Bates Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$17,616 (+7.8%)

$609,900 + $834,000

$1,443,900

2025

$16,344 (+8.1%)

$609,900 + $789,400

$1,399,300

2024

$15,115 (−9.9%)

$601,900 + $690,000

$1,291,900

2023

$16,770 (+12.0%)

$564,300 + $670,600

$1,234,900

2022

$14,975 (+13.9%)

$519,100 + $611,100

$1,130,200

2021

$13,143 (+2.0%)

$481,500 + $591,400

$1,072,900

2020

$12,884 (+4.2%)

$481,500 + $579,800

$1,061,300

2019

$12,370 (+0.3%)

$481,500 + $478,900

$960,400

2018

$12,333

$481,500 + $434,100

$915,600

2017

$12,329 (+7.0%)

$466,500 + $421,100

$887,600

2016

$11,524 (+9.7%)

$421,300 + $421,100

$842,400

2015

$10,504 (+2.7%)

$379,900 + $319,000

$698,900

2014

$10,231 (+1.9%)

$364,900 + $319,000

$683,900

2013

$10,040 (+4.8%)

$364,900 + $319,000

$683,900

2012

$9,577 (+5.3%)

$346,100 + $319,000

$665,100

2011

$9,097 (+2.8%)

$312,200 + $341,300

$653,500

2010

$8,851 (−1.8%)

$312,200 + $352,800

$665,000

2009

$9,009

$354,700 + $381,300

$736,000

*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

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

6,197

Year renovated

2019

Sq. Ft.

3,464

Year built

1921

Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

Middlesex County

APN

1790209S

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

—

Last updated by owner on May 17, 2020.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 14
Flooring: Hardwood
Interior Features: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Office/Den

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

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

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,464
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Stories (Total): 3
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: yellow

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed, Deck
Exterior Features: Balcony/Deck

Property Information
PropertySubType: Multi Family

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.14

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $9,577.44
Tax Year: 2012

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas, Electric
Heating Units: 2
Cooling Units: 0

Location

Location Information
Directions: Mount Auburn to Bates.
UnparsedAddress: 50 Bates Rd, Watertown MA 02472

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,464
Stories: 3.0
Parking Spaces: 8
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 6,197 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1921
Year Renovated: 2019
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1790209S
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on May 17, 2020

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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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

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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$1.37M – $1.65M

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Home values near 50 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
38 Bates Rd, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3232 Sq. Ft.	$1,372,333

Address	Redfin Estimate
54 Bates Rd, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2632 Sq. Ft.	—
64 Bates Rd, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1595 Sq. Ft.	$828,672

Address	Redfin Estimate
44 Bates Rd, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3029 Sq. Ft.	$1,281,108
33 Bates Rd, Watertown, MA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2788 Sq. Ft.	$1,289,324

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