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Off Market Dec 2018 for $1M

$1,645,799

•

2,262

sq ft

51 Bailey Rd, Watertown, MA 02472

About this home

Classic hipped roof, brick, center entrance Colonial Revival in one of Watertown's most sought after areas. This stately house is known as the Edward J. Cox house built in 1923. The first floor offers a spacious foyer and gracious staircase. On the right is a front to back living room with beamed ceilings and a brick fireplace. The sun room allows for great extra space and terrific natural light. The charming dining room opens to the pantry and kitchen. Two well-proportioned bedrooms and a main bath on the second floor. Master suite with a full bath, two closets and access to a private porch. Large back yard, mature plantings and a 2 car garage. Ideal location for easy access to Boston and Cambridge. Steps to public transportation and located in between Coolidge Sq and Watertown Sq. Minutes to Charles River, the new Arsenal Yard development (2019), Harvard Sq., shops and restaurants.

Single-familyProperty Type

1923Year Built

0.28 acresLot Size

$728Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Bob Airasian • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Belmont

Bought with Ari Koufos • Realty Executives

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•Source:MLS PIN #72418034

Redfin Estimate

$1,645,799

$571K since sold in December 2018$5,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 24.5% higher than the average sale price ($1.32M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,400,000
A
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SOLD JUN 12, 2026
$1,275,000
B
3 beds2 baths2,025 sq ft
33 Palfrey Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$1,365,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,093 sq ft
32 Marcia Rd, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD SEP 15, 2025
$1,126,013
D
3 beds1.5 baths2,298 sq ft
22 Stoneleigh Cir, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD AUG 5, 2026
$1,320,000
E
3 beds3 baths1,650 sq ft
48 Beacon Park, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD JUL 13, 2026
$1,445,000
F
3 beds2 baths2,198 sq ft
343 School St, Belmont, MA 02478

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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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6 MoM

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Sale history for 51 Bailey Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$17,958 (+6.6%)

$779,400 + $692,600

$1,472,000

2025

$16,841 (+5.9%)

$779,400 + $662,500

$1,441,900

2024

$15,897 (−3.1%)

$752,500 + $606,200

$1,358,700

2023

$16,401 (+9.1%)

$673,800 + $533,900

$1,207,700

2022

$15,031 (+18.0%)

$617,200 + $517,200

$1,134,400

2021

$12,739 (+2.5%)

$522,700 + $517,200

$1,039,900

2020

$12,433 (+9.4%)

$506,900 + $517,200

$1,024,100

2019

$11,361 (+1.9%)

$483,300 + $398,800

$882,100

2018

$11,149 (+1.8%)

$483,300 + $344,400

$827,700

2017

$10,949 (+5.8%)

$443,900 + $344,400

$788,300

2016

$10,352 (−5.0%)

$443,900 + $312,800

$756,700

2015

$10,900 (+0.5%)

$412,400 + $312,800

$725,200

2014

$10,849 (+1.9%)

$412,400 + $312,800

$725,200

2013

$10,646 (+5.4%)

$412,400 + $312,800

$725,200

2012

$10,103 (+2.2%)

$388,800 + $312,800

$701,600

2011

$9,887 (+1.7%)

$388,800 + $321,500

$710,300

2010

$9,722 (+6.2%)

$409,200 + $321,200

$730,400

2009

$9,154

$457,000 + $290,900

$747,900

Tax history for 51 Bailey Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$17,958 (+6.6%)

$779,400 + $692,600

$1,472,000

2025

$16,841 (+5.9%)

$779,400 + $662,500

$1,441,900

2024

$15,897 (−3.1%)

$752,500 + $606,200

$1,358,700

2023

$16,401 (+9.1%)

$673,800 + $533,900

$1,207,700

2022

$15,031 (+18.0%)

$617,200 + $517,200

$1,134,400

2021

$12,739 (+2.5%)

$522,700 + $517,200

$1,039,900

2020

$12,433 (+9.4%)

$506,900 + $517,200

$1,024,100

2019

$11,361 (+1.9%)

$483,300 + $398,800

$882,100

2018

$11,149 (+1.8%)

$483,300 + $344,400

$827,700

2017

$10,949 (+5.8%)

$443,900 + $344,400

$788,300

2016

$10,352 (−5.0%)

$443,900 + $312,800

$756,700

2015

$10,900 (+0.5%)

$412,400 + $312,800

$725,200

2014

$10,849 (+1.9%)

$412,400 + $312,800

$725,200

2013

$10,646 (+5.4%)

$412,400 + $312,800

$725,200

2012

$10,103 (+2.2%)

$388,800 + $312,800

$701,600

2011

$9,887 (+1.7%)

$388,800 + $321,500

$710,300

2010

$9,722 (+6.2%)

$409,200 + $321,200

$730,400

2009

$9,154

$457,000 + $290,900

$747,900

*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.

2,262

Year built

1923

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2454016S

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: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 234
Length: 13
Width: 18
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony / Deck

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 56
Length: 8
Width: 7
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 35
Length: 5
Width: 7
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Area: 325
Length: 13
Width: 25
Level: First
Features: Beamed Ceilings,Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 168
Length: 12
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 176
Length: 16
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Vinyl,Pantry

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Flooring: Vinyl, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Closet, Sun Room, Foyer

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,262
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Brick

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features: Balcony

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.28
Lot Features: Level
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $11,149
Tax Year: 2018

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Oil
Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Location

Location Information
Directions: Mt Auburn St. to Bailey Rd.
UnparsedAddress: 51 Bailey Rd, Watertown MA 02472

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Private School, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,262
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 0.28 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1923
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2454016S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

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Schools
Places
Transit

Hosmer Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

7/10

Watertown Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi

7/10

Watertown High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi

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, 14 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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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

$1.56M – $1.89M

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Home values near 51 Bailey Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
50 Bailey Rd, Watertown, MA 6 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4730 Sq. Ft.	$2,388,004
26 Bailey Rd, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3243 Sq. Ft.	$2,574,701

Address	Redfin Estimate
42 Bailey Rd, Watertown, MA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4950 Sq. Ft.	$2,563,268
80 Bailey Rd, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2138 Sq. Ft.	$1,388,310

Address	Redfin Estimate
34 Bailey Rd, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3706 Sq. Ft.	$2,018,538
75 Bailey Rd, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2687 Sq. Ft.	$1,911,906

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