OFF MARKET

Off Market May 2015 for $687K

$1,216,989

•

2,148

sq ft

51 Hillside Rd, Watertown, MA 02472

About this home

Charming 10 room 5 bedroom 2.5 bathroom Colonial in east Watertown. Large eat in kitchen with newer appliances. Bright and sunny dining room with terrific bay window and original built in cabinets. Living room is large with new gas insert fireplace and decorative mantle. 2nd floor has 4 generous bedrooms and a full bath. Third floor provides a unique opportunity for a home office, potential master suite or in-law suite. Rolling garden with mature plantings along the exterior. New paver walkway and patio for outdoor living. Updated windows, roof and heating system. Walk to Belmont St. and Coolidge Sq. for shops, restaurants, park and more! On bus line to Harvard Sq. and Watertown Sq.

Single-familyProperty Type

1890Year Built

4,551 sq ftLot Size

$567Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Bob Airasian • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Bought with Philip Stockman • Realty Executives

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #71797481

Redfin Estimate

$1,216,989

$530K since sold in May 2015$19K since July

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This home's estimate is 30.8% lower than the average sale price ($1.76M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,400,000
A
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SOLD MAY 28, 2026
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B
4 beds2.5 baths2,453 sq ft
35 Falmouth St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$2,700,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,424 sq ft
61 Larchwood Dr, Cambridge, MA 02138
SOLD JUN 16, 2026
$1,725,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,018 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$1,365,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,093 sq ft
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SOLD APR 28, 2026
$1,700,000
F
5 beds2 baths2,429 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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6 MoM

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Sale history for 51 Hillside Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71797481

May 20, 2015

Sold

$687,000

$320/sq ft

Mar 12, 2015

Pending

—

Mar 4, 2015

Listed

$694,500

$323/sq ft

MLS PIN #71070353

Oct 15, 2010

Sold

$515,000

$240/sq ft

Aug 12, 2010

Contingent

—

Jun 14, 2010

Price Changed

$555,000

$258/sq ft

Jun 3, 2010

Price Changed

$568,900

$265/sq ft

May 12, 2010

Price Changed

$569,000

$265/sq ft

Apr 29, 2010

Price Changed

$578,900

$270/sq ft

Apr 23, 2010

Listed

$579,000

$270/sq ft

Public record

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Stories

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Year renovated

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Sq. Ft.

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Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

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Parking Spaces

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Basement

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Accessible

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Garage

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Last updated by owner on Apr 11, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Detached, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 165
Length: 11
Width: 15
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 110
Length: 10
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 154
Length: 11
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 90
Length: 9
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 110
Length: 10
Width: 11
Level: Third

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 16
Length: 4
Width: 4
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 48
Length: 6
Width: 8
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #3 Information
Area: 48
Length: 6
Width: 8
Level: Third
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Area: 273
Length: 13
Width: 21
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 140
Length: 10
Width: 14
Level: Third

Dining Room Information
Area: 180
Length: 12
Width: 15
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Kitchen Information
Area: 231
Length: 11
Width: 21
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Stainless Steel Appliances

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): 10
Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Bonus Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,148
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

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

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,830
Tax Year: 2014

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air, Wall Unit(s)

Location

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

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, House of Worship, Public School

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: —
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: —

Home facts updated by county records on Apr 11, 2023

Other

Listing Information
Exclusions: Various Plants In Garden (Ask Agent For List), Washer Machine Excluded From Sale.
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Hosmer Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

7/10

Watertown Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi

7/10

Watertown High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi

6/10

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Lifestyle

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Local insights from Redfin agents

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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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Historical weather

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

$1.16M – $1.40M

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Home values near 51 Hillside Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
68 Hillside Road, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1554 Sq. Ft.	$1,143,234
52 Hillside Road, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2710 Sq. Ft.	$1,694,849

Address	Redfin Estimate
64 Hillside Road, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1522 Sq. Ft.	$977,182
46 Hillside Road, Watertown, MA 5 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2392 Sq. Ft.	$1,473,190

Address	Redfin Estimate
60 Hillside Road, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1710 Sq. Ft.	$1,202,766
45 Hillside Road, Watertown, MA 5 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2065 Sq. Ft.	$1,064,982

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