OFF MARKET

Off Market Jan 2019 for $1.5M

$2,193,695

•

4,560

sq ft

53 Shattuck Rd, Watertown, MA 02472

About this home

Gracious 1895 Shingle-Style Victorian residence sited majestically at top of Watertown's hill, short commute to Cambridge, surrounded by architect-designed single-family houses. Not on market in more than 50 years! Vestibule opens to grand entrance hall, longer than 25', centered on formal period staircase with huge leaded glass windows. Through double doors, very generous living room. Multiple exposures & imposing fireplace make living room welcoming center of house. Adjacent substantial sunroom has 3 exposures and 10 windows. Throughout residence, high ceilings, oversized windows, floors are hardwood & other woods. Fine cabinet-grade hardwood paneling & trim in principal 1st-floor rooms, particularly the grand dining room, nearly 26' long, with baronial fireplace & 3 exposures. Kitchen wing's large square footage offers opportunity to integrate a new kitchen with the garden. Many bedrooms & studies. Superb sweeping views of downtown Boston. This is your chance!

Single-familyProperty Type

1895Year Built

0.41 acresLot Size

$481Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by The Petrowsky Jones Group • Compass

Bought with The Carol Kelly Team • Compass

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•Source:MLS PIN #72427019

Redfin Estimate

$2,193,695

$674K since sold in January 2019$65K since July

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This home's estimate is 7.9% higher than the average sale price ($2.03M) of 6 comparable homes.

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SOLD JUN 9, 2026
$1,900,000
B
4 beds3 baths3,135 sq ft
23 Columbia St, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD MAR 31, 2026
$1,830,000
C
4 beds3.5 baths2,906 sq ft
25 Barnard Ave, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD SEP 26, 2025
$2,000,000
D
5 beds3 baths3,750 sq ft
43 Bailey Rd, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$1,800,000
E
6 beds3 baths2,773 sq ft
23 Lawndale St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$2,650,000
F
4 beds3.5 baths4,498 sq ft
122 Garfield 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

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Sale history for 53 Shattuck Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$26,696 (+10.2%)

$863,200 + $1,325,000

$2,188,200

2025

$24,223 (+9.1%)

$863,200 + $1,210,700

$2,073,900

2024

$22,205 (−1.1%)

$835,800 + $1,062,100

$1,897,900

2023

$22,457 (+7.7%)

$749,200 + $904,500

$1,653,700

2022

$20,853 (+15.8%)

$684,300 + $889,500

$1,573,800

2021

$18,005 (+4.8%)

$580,300 + $889,500

$1,469,800

2020

$17,183 (+4.5%)

$563,000 + $852,400

$1,415,400

2019

$16,437 (+1.4%)

$537,000 + $739,200

$1,276,200

2018

$16,208 (+2.4%)

$537,000 + $666,300

$1,203,300

2017

$15,833 (+1.5%)

$493,700 + $646,200

$1,139,900

2016

$15,594 (−6.1%)

$493,700 + $646,200

$1,139,900

2015

$16,613 (+0.5%)

$459,100 + $646,200

$1,105,300

2014

$16,535 (+1.9%)

$459,100 + $646,200

$1,105,300

2013

$16,226 (+4.4%)

$459,100 + $646,200

$1,105,300

2012

$15,542 (+1.7%)

$433,100 + $646,200

$1,079,300

2011

$15,283 (+3.7%)

$433,100 + $664,800

$1,097,900

2010

$14,741 (+9.3%)

$455,500 + $652,000

$1,107,500

2009

$13,484

$541,600 + $560,000

$1,101,600

Tax history for 53 Shattuck Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$26,696 (+10.2%)

$863,200 + $1,325,000

$2,188,200

2025

$24,223 (+9.1%)

$863,200 + $1,210,700

$2,073,900

2024

$22,205 (−1.1%)

$835,800 + $1,062,100

$1,897,900

2023

$22,457 (+7.7%)

$749,200 + $904,500

$1,653,700

2022

$20,853 (+15.8%)

$684,300 + $889,500

$1,573,800

2021

$18,005 (+4.8%)

$580,300 + $889,500

$1,469,800

2020

$17,183 (+4.5%)

$563,000 + $852,400

$1,415,400

2019

$16,437 (+1.4%)

$537,000 + $739,200

$1,276,200

2018

$16,208 (+2.4%)

$537,000 + $666,300

$1,203,300

2017

$15,833 (+1.5%)

$493,700 + $646,200

$1,139,900

2016

$15,594 (−6.1%)

$493,700 + $646,200

$1,139,900

2015

$16,613 (+0.5%)

$459,100 + $646,200

$1,105,300

2014

$16,535 (+1.9%)

$459,100 + $646,200

$1,105,300

2013

$16,226 (+4.4%)

$459,100 + $646,200

$1,105,300

2012

$15,542 (+1.7%)

$433,100 + $646,200

$1,079,300

2011

$15,283 (+3.7%)

$433,100 + $664,800

$1,097,900

2010

$14,741 (+9.3%)

$455,500 + $652,000

$1,107,500

2009

$13,484

$541,600 + $560,000

$1,101,600

*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

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.41 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

4,271

Year built

1895

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

1947284S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 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, Storage, Oversized, Off Street, Deeded, Unpaved

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

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

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 4

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 12
Door Features: French Doors
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood
Interior Features: Central Vacuum

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 4,560
Foundation Details: Stone, Brick/Mortar, Granite
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Brown

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Slate
Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Storage, Fenced Yard, City View(s), Garden, Stone Wall

Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.41
Lot Features: Gentle Sloping
ViewYN: Has View
View: City View(s), Scenic View(s), City
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $16,208
Tax Year: 2018

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Fuses, Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Central, Forced Air, Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air, Dual

Location

Location Information
Directions: Mt. Auburn St. to School St. to Shattuck Rd. Any offers reviewed 12/6 at 2:00 p.m.
UnparsedAddress: 53 Shattuck Road, Watertown MA 02472

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, University, Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 6
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,271
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 0.41 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1895
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1947284S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Hosmer Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

7/10

Watertown Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi

7/10

Watertown High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi

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

2/10 Fire Factor

0.00% chance of being 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

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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Watertown, MA • 02472

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Estimated sale price

$2.09M – $2.52M

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Home values near 53 Shattuck Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
50 Shattuck Rd, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2972 Sq. Ft.	$1,809,586
45 Shattuck Rd, Watertown, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3916 Sq. Ft.	$2,505,325

Address	Redfin Estimate
19 Shattuck Rd, Watertown, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3352 Sq. Ft.	$1,998,198
61 Shattuck Rd, Watertown, MA 8 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 4690 Sq. Ft.	$3,611,379

Address	Redfin Estimate
35 Shattuck Rd, Watertown, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3957 Sq. Ft.	$2,370,513
25 Shattuck Rd, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2028 Sq. Ft.	$1,325,228

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