SOLD BY REDFIN JUL 8, 2013

Off Market Jul 2013 for $510K

$959,998

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,916/mo

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1,323

sq ft

53 Emerson Rd, Watertown, MA 02472

About this home

Classic 3-BR Watertown colonial on quiet residential street in desirable West End. Gorgeous natural light! Living room with fireplace, dining room with French doors open onto deck/backyard, kitchen with granite countertops & stainless steel appliances. Hardwood floors throughout. Easy access to major routes. Near public transit to Boston and Harvard Square. Walking distance to Cunniff Elementary School. Move-in condition, newer systems, garage parking, Andersen windows, and more. A must-see!

Single-familyProperty Type

1935Year Built

5,400 sq ftLot Size

$726Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Shawn Flynn • Redfin Corp.

Bought with Mary Costello • Century 21 Carole White

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•Source:MLS PIN #71527311

Redfin Estimate

$959,998

$450K since sold in July 2013$5,000 since July

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100.6%

+0.1% MoM

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$5K MoM

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Sale history for 53 Emerson Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71527311

Jul 9, 2013

Listing Removed

—

Jul 8, 2013

Sold

$510,000

$385/sq ft

May 22, 2013

Contingent

—

May 16, 2013

Listed

$519,000

$392/sq ft

MLS PIN #70575959

Aug 10, 2007

Sold

$460,000

$348/sq ft

Jun 29, 2007

Listing Removed

—

May 10, 2007

Listed

$469,900

$355/sq ft

Beautiful 3 bedroom colonial situated in top west end neighborhood.Large living room with fireplace, dining room with french doors open unto deck, new kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Hardwood floors throughout.Easy access to all major routes. Steps from public transport to downtown Boston and Harvard square. Close to watertown square and to river jogging/bike path. Walking distance to Cunniff Elementary school. Move in condition. A must see.

MLS PIN #30561880

Jan 31, 2002

Sold

$334,000

$252/sq ft

Dec 4, 2001

Listing Removed

—

Nov 17, 2001

Listed

$349,000

$264/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$9,809 (+6.2%)

$472,500 + $331,500

$804,000

2025

$9,233 (−0.2%)

$472,500 + $318,000

$790,500

2024

$9,248 (−7.4%)

$452,700 + $337,700

$790,400

2023

$9,992 (+7.0%)

$431,100 + $304,700

$735,800

2022

$9,335 (+10.4%)

$409,500 + $295,000

$704,500

2021

$8,455 (+3.1%)

$395,200 + $295,000

$690,200

2020

$8,204 (+7.4%)

$380,800 + $295,000

$675,800

2019

$7,639 (+2.1%)

$366,400 + $226,700

$593,100

2018

$7,479 (+8.2%)

$359,200 + $196,000

$555,200

2017

$6,914 (+5.5%)

$301,800 + $196,000

$497,800

2016

$6,555 (−5.2%)

$301,800 + $177,400

$479,200

2015

$6,911 (+14.3%)

$282,400 + $177,400

$459,800

2014

$6,048 (+1.9%)

$282,400 + $121,900

$404,300

2013

$5,935 (+1.9%)

$282,400 + $121,900

$404,300

2012

$5,822 (+6.0%)

$282,400 + $121,900

$404,300

2011

$5,491 (+0.6%)

$282,400 + $112,100

$394,500

2010

$5,457 (+12.2%)

$297,500 + $112,500

$410,000

2009

$4,864

$265,800 + $131,600

$397,400

Tax history for 53 Emerson Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$9,809 (+6.2%)

$472,500 + $331,500

$804,000

2025

$9,233 (−0.2%)

$472,500 + $318,000

$790,500

2024

$9,248 (−7.4%)

$452,700 + $337,700

$790,400

2023

$9,992 (+7.0%)

$431,100 + $304,700

$735,800

2022

$9,335 (+10.4%)

$409,500 + $295,000

$704,500

2021

$8,455 (+3.1%)

$395,200 + $295,000

$690,200

2020

$8,204 (+7.4%)

$380,800 + $295,000

$675,800

2019

$7,639 (+2.1%)

$366,400 + $226,700

$593,100

2018

$7,479 (+8.2%)

$359,200 + $196,000

$555,200

2017

$6,914 (+5.5%)

$301,800 + $196,000

$497,800

2016

$6,555 (−5.2%)

$301,800 + $177,400

$479,200

2015

$6,911 (+14.3%)

$282,400 + $177,400

$459,800

2014

$6,048 (+1.9%)

$282,400 + $121,900

$404,300

2013

$5,935 (+1.9%)

$282,400 + $121,900

$404,300

2012

$5,822 (+6.0%)

$282,400 + $121,900

$404,300

2011

$5,491 (+0.6%)

$282,400 + $112,100

$394,500

2010

$5,457 (+12.2%)

$297,500 + $112,500

$410,000

2009

$4,864

$265,800 + $131,600

$397,400

*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

5,227 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,323

Year built

1935

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2120796S

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: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 208
Length: 16
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

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

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 120
Length: 12
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Area: 209
Length: 19
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access

Kitchen Information
Area: 154
Length: 14
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Cabinets - Upgraded,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Door Features: Insulated Doors
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Play Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,323
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: White

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features: Storage, Fenced Yard

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.12
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,935
Tax Year: 2013

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 100 Amp Service

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

Location

Location Information
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UnparsedAddress: 53 Emerson Rd, Watertown MA 02472

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Private School, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,323
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,227 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1935
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2120796S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
Exclusions: Basement Dehumidifier Not Included.
StandardStatus: Closed

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Schools

Cunniff Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

8/10

Watertown Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi

7/10

Watertown High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi

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

50% 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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Home values near 53 Emerson Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
35 Emerson Road, Watertown, MA 2 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2030 Sq. Ft.	$1,038,947
57 Emerson Road, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$992,465

Address	Redfin Estimate
37 Emerson Road, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1560 Sq. Ft.	$956,484
61 Emerson Road, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2662 Sq. Ft.	$1,309,695

Address	Redfin Estimate
47 Emerson Road, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1493 Sq. Ft.	$1,057,538
67 Emerson Road, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1696 Sq. Ft.	$1,139,636

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