Google street view image for 51 Capitol St, Watertown, MA 02472

Off market

$1,051,297

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2 ba

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2,660

sq ft

51 Capitol St, Watertown, MA 02472

About this home

51 Capitol St is a 2,660 square foot multi-family home on a 3,920 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Watertown data, we estimate the home's value is $1,051,297.

Multi-familyProperty Type

1900Year Built

3,920 sq ftLot Size

$395Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,051,297

$24K since September

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This home's estimate is 2.9% higher than the average sale price ($1.02M) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 19, 2026
$1,275,000
A
4 beds2 baths2,267 sq ft
69 Capitol St, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD AUG 11, 2026
$1,225,000
B
4 beds2 baths2,862 sq ft
13-15 Columbia St, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD SEP 8, 2026
$1,050,000
C
4 beds2 baths2,717 sq ft
38-40 Pequossette St, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$900,000
D
4 beds2 baths2,236 sq ft
109 - 109A Lexington St, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD AUG 12, 2026
$660,000
E
5 beds2 baths2,657 sq ft
13-15 Paul St, Watertown, MA 02472

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$998,195

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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

99.7%

0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$870K

$10K MoM

Avg. days on market

22d

0 days MoM

Recently sold homes

110

2 MoM

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$699,900
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69 Galen St #3, Watertown, MA 02472
OPEN SUN, 11:30AM TO 1PM
$785,000
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66 Wayne Ave, Waltham, MA 02453
$1,395,000
7 beds3 baths3,822 sq ft
128 Summer St, Watertown, MA 02472
OPEN SUN, 11:30AM TO 1PM
$590,000
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106 Poplar St #1, Watertown, MA 02472
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$699,000
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70 Putnam St #70, Watertown, MA 02472
OPEN SUN, 11:30AM TO 1PM
$987,000
4 beds1.5 baths2,337 sq ft
10 Holly St, Watertown, MA 02472
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Sale history for 51 Capitol St

As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$12,732 (+7.4%)

$510,800 + $532,800

$1,043,600

2025

$11,856 (+11.6%)

$510,800 + $504,300

$1,015,100

2024

$10,627 (−11.3%)

$497,100 + $411,200

$908,300

2023

$11,979 (+7.3%)

$475,500 + $406,600

$882,100

2022

$11,160 (+11.9%)

$432,300 + $410,000

$842,300

2021

$9,973 (+3.8%)

$417,900 + $396,200

$814,100

2020

$9,611 (+2.8%)

$403,500 + $388,200

$791,700

2019

$9,348 (+3.9%)

$403,500 + $322,300

$725,800

2018

$8,993 (+4.3%)

$374,600 + $293,000

$667,600

2017

$8,623 (+4.6%)

$327,800 + $293,000

$620,800

2016

$8,246 (+10.7%)

$309,800 + $293,000

$602,800

2015

$7,449 (+4.3%)

$273,800 + $221,800

$495,600

2014

$7,145 (+1.9%)

$255,800 + $221,800

$477,600

2013

$7,011 (+5.1%)

$255,800 + $221,800

$477,600

2012

$6,670 (+1.2%)

$241,400 + $221,800

$463,200

2011

$6,588 (+1.9%)

$236,000 + $237,300

$473,300

2010

$6,467 (+0.4%)

$248,600 + $237,300

$485,900

2009

$6,442

$271,700 + $254,600

$526,300

Tax history for 51 Capitol St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$12,732 (+7.4%)

$510,800 + $532,800

$1,043,600

2025

$11,856 (+11.6%)

$510,800 + $504,300

$1,015,100

2024

$10,627 (−11.3%)

$497,100 + $411,200

$908,300

2023

$11,979 (+7.3%)

$475,500 + $406,600

$882,100

2022

$11,160 (+11.9%)

$432,300 + $410,000

$842,300

2021

$9,973 (+3.8%)

$417,900 + $396,200

$814,100

2020

$9,611 (+2.8%)

$403,500 + $388,200

$791,700

2019

$9,348 (+3.9%)

$403,500 + $322,300

$725,800

2018

$8,993 (+4.3%)

$374,600 + $293,000

$667,600

2017

$8,623 (+4.6%)

$327,800 + $293,000

$620,800

2016

$8,246 (+10.7%)

$309,800 + $293,000

$602,800

2015

$7,449 (+4.3%)

$273,800 + $221,800

$495,600

2014

$7,145 (+1.9%)

$255,800 + $221,800

$477,600

2013

$7,011 (+5.1%)

$255,800 + $221,800

$477,600

2012

$6,670 (+1.2%)

$241,400 + $221,800

$463,200

2011

$6,588 (+1.9%)

$236,000 + $237,300

$473,300

2010

$6,467 (+0.4%)

$248,600 + $237,300

$485,900

2009

$6,442

$271,700 + $254,600

$526,300

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,115

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Steam

Room Information
# of Rooms: 10

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Duplex
Construction Type: Frame
Exterior Wall: Vinyl
Roof Shape Type: Gable

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,660
Gross Sq. Ft: 4,319
# of Units: 2
# of Stories: 3

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 3,920
Municipality Name: WATERTOWN
Acres: 0.09
Zoning Code: T
State Use Description: 2-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,660
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 3,920 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 527149S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Hosmer Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi

7/10

Watertown Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi

7/10

Watertown High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi

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

54% 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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Historical weather

Watertown, MA • 02472

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Sun exposure

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

$999,000 – $1.21M

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Home values near 51 Capitol St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
56 Capitol Street #2, Watertown, MA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 757 Sq. Ft.	$487,045
33 Capitol Street, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2019 Sq. Ft.	$1,136,952

Address	Redfin Estimate
56 Capitol Street #3, Watertown, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1509 Sq. Ft.	$782,063
37 Capitol Street, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2633 Sq. Ft.	$1,077,350

Address	Redfin Estimate
54 Capitol Street, Watertown, MA 9 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3195 Sq. Ft.	$1,345,033
43 Capitol Street, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2195 Sq. Ft.	$1,063,515

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