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Off Market Jun 2015 for $775K

$1,408,979

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,182/mo

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1,999

sq ft

53 Merrill Rd, Watertown, MA 02472

About this home

Gorgeous extensively renovated single family on the flat of the hill near Oakley Country Club and Belmont's evolving Cushing Square. This 8 rooms, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths sits in one of Watertown's most desired neighborhoods with commuting options. Extensively renovated since 2003, this home has no detail missed including all new ceilings, wall and insulation. High efficiency Marvin windows, new 200amp electrical including wiring, central air ducting, integrated 5.1 sound system, hardiplank siding and so much more. The first floor features a fireplaced living room with surround sound, hardwood floors stretching into the eating area and sunroom. The kitchen and baths are all new since 2003. The 2nd floor bedrooms flank a well-appointed bathroom. An open concept office leads to the perfect 3rd floor bedroom with skylights. Outside features well established 360 degree landscaping with 12+ mature specimen trees, landscape lighting, multiple seating areas, cedar arbor, trellis and fencing

Single-familyProperty Type

1920Year Built

5,330 sq ftLot Size

$705Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 spaceParking

Listed by The Madden Team • Century 21 Commonwealth

Bought with John Haberis • Boston Realty Relocations

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•Source:MLS PIN #71814757

Redfin Estimate

$1,408,979

$634K since sold in June 2015$3,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 3.9% higher than the average sale price ($1.36M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 16, 2026
$1,725,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths2,018 sq ft
46 Horace Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUN 12, 2026
$1,275,000
B
3 beds2 baths2,025 sq ft
33 Palfrey Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$1,400,000
C
3 beds2 baths2,328 sq ft
61 Washington, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$1,365,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,093 sq ft
32 Marcia Rd, Watertown, MA 02472
BOUGHT WITH REDFIN MAY 29, 2026
$1,348,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,869 sq ft
290 Orchard St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUL 29, 2026
$1,025,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths2,015 sq ft
46 Eliot St, Watertown, MA 02472

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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

Recently sold homes

102

6 MoM

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Sale history for 53 Merrill Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71814757

Jun 12, 2015

Sold

$775,000

$388/sq ft

May 8, 2015

Pending

—

Apr 9, 2015

Listed

$789,500

$395/sq ft

Public Records

Sep 9, 2003

Sold

$508,000

$254/sq ft

MLS PIN #30723315

Jul 22, 2003

Sold

$518,000

$259/sq ft

May 14, 2003

Listed

$529,900

$265/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$14,276 (+6.6%)

$599,200 + $571,000

$1,170,200

2025

$13,393 (+5.9%)

$599,200 + $547,500

$1,146,700

2024

$12,647 (−5.5%)

$574,000 + $506,900

$1,080,900

2023

$13,379 (+9.3%)

$538,100 + $447,100

$985,200

2022

$12,238 (+12.5%)

$495,000 + $428,600

$923,600

2021

$10,876 (+0.9%)

$459,200 + $428,600

$887,800

2020

$10,778 (+4.7%)

$459,200 + $428,600

$887,800

2019

$10,298 (+1.8%)

$459,200 + $340,300

$799,500

2018

$10,117 (−1.1%)

$459,200 + $291,900

$751,100

2017

$10,233 (+11.9%)

$444,800 + $291,900

$736,700

2016

$9,142 (−3.3%)

$401,800 + $266,500

$668,300

2015

$9,452 (+2.8%)

$362,300 + $266,600

$628,900

2014

$9,194 (+1.9%)

$348,000 + $266,600

$614,600

2013

$9,022 (+5.0%)

$348,000 + $266,600

$614,600

2012

$8,591 (+13.1%)

$330,000 + $266,600

$596,600

2011

$7,596 (+4.8%)

$297,700 + $248,000

$545,700

2010

$7,251 (+2.3%)

$297,700 + $247,100

$544,800

2009

$7,089

$331,800 + $247,400

$579,200

Tax history for 53 Merrill Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$14,276 (+6.6%)

$599,200 + $571,000

$1,170,200

2025

$13,393 (+5.9%)

$599,200 + $547,500

$1,146,700

2024

$12,647 (−5.5%)

$574,000 + $506,900

$1,080,900

2023

$13,379 (+9.3%)

$538,100 + $447,100

$985,200

2022

$12,238 (+12.5%)

$495,000 + $428,600

$923,600

2021

$10,876 (+0.9%)

$459,200 + $428,600

$887,800

2020

$10,778 (+4.7%)

$459,200 + $428,600

$887,800

2019

$10,298 (+1.8%)

$459,200 + $340,300

$799,500

2018

$10,117 (−1.1%)

$459,200 + $291,900

$751,100

2017

$10,233 (+11.9%)

$444,800 + $291,900

$736,700

2016

$9,142 (−3.3%)

$401,800 + $266,500

$668,300

2015

$9,452 (+2.8%)

$362,300 + $266,600

$628,900

2014

$9,194 (+1.9%)

$348,000 + $266,600

$614,600

2013

$9,022 (+5.0%)

$348,000 + $266,600

$614,600

2012

$8,591 (+13.1%)

$330,000 + $266,600

$596,600

2011

$7,596 (+4.8%)

$297,700 + $248,000

$545,700

2010

$7,251 (+2.3%)

$297,700 + $247,100

$544,800

2009

$7,089

$331,800 + $247,400

$579,200

*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

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

5,227 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,999

Year built

1920

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2452080S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 176
Length: 16
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup,Recessed Lighting

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 180
Length: 15
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 210
Length: 15
Width: 14
Level: Third
Features: Skylight,Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access

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

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

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Basement
Features: Bathroom - With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Area: 228
Length: 19
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup,Recessed Lighting

Dining Room Information
Area: 99
Length: 11
Width: 9
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Slider

Kitchen Information
Area: 90
Length: 10
Width: 9
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Cabinets - Upgraded,Recessed Lighting

Office Room Information
Area: 108
Length: 12
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Sun Room, Office, Wired for Sound

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,999
Foundation Details: Block
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Green

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Storage, Decorative Lighting

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat

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

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $9,194
Tax Year: 2014

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Belmont St to Merrill Rd, Common St to Locke St To Merrill Rd
UnparsedAddress: 53 Merrill Rd, Watertown MA 02472

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,999
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 5,227 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2452080S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
Exclusions: Sellers Personal Property, Dining Area Light
StandardStatus: Closed

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Transit

J.R. Lowell Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi

8/10

Watertown Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi

7/10

Watertown High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi

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, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

53% 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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Estimated sale price

$1.34M – $1.62M

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Home values near 53 Merrill Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
43 Merrill Rd, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1902 Sq. Ft.	$1,296,422
60 Merrill Rd, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1632 Sq. Ft.	$1,213,782

Address	Redfin Estimate
49 Merrill Rd, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3152 Sq. Ft.	$1,422,451
54 Merrill Rd, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1746 Sq. Ft.	$1,455,907

Address	Redfin Estimate
59 Merrill Rd, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1934 Sq. Ft.	$1,304,014
48 Merrill Rd, Watertown, MA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1994 Sq. Ft.	$1,283,822

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