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$1,181,650

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2 ba

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3,570

sq ft

53 Spruce St, Watertown, MA 02472

About this home

53 Spruce St is a 3,570 square foot multi-family home on a 0.25 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Watertown data, we estimate the home's value is $1,181,650.

Multi-familyProperty Type

1865Year Built

0.25 acresLot Size

$331Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,181,650

$17K since September

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This home's estimate is 19.2% lower than the average sale price ($1.46M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 30, 2026
$1,302,500
A
4 beds2 baths3,347 sq ft
39 Green St, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD JUN 9, 2026
$1,900,000
B
4 beds3 baths3,135 sq ft
23 Columbia St, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD SEP 21, 2026
$1,300,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths3,089 sq ft
10 Stoneleigh Cir, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD APR 10, 2026
$1,025,000
D
4 beds2 baths2,837 sq ft
9 Maple St, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$2,020,000
E
5 beds3 baths3,679 sq ft
16 Russell Ave, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD AUG 11, 2026
$1,225,000
F
4 beds2 baths2,862 sq ft
13-15 Columbia St, Watertown, MA 02472

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$1,122,087

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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

100.4%

+0.7% MoM

Median sale price

$880K

$5K MoM

Avg. days on market

22d

0 days MoM

Recently sold homes

14 MoM

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Sale history for 53 Spruce St

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

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$14,546 (+7.4%)

$575,800 + $616,500

$1,192,300

2025

$13,544 (+11.1%)

$575,800 + $583,800

$1,159,600

2024

$12,189 (−11.3%)

$561,700 + $480,100

$1,041,800

2023

$13,742 (+7.3%)

$537,300 + $474,600

$1,011,900

2022

$12,810 (+11.9%)

$488,100 + $478,700

$966,800

2021

$11,444 (+3.8%)

$471,900 + $462,300

$934,200

2020

$11,027 (+2.2%)

$455,600 + $452,700

$908,300

2019

$10,786 (+3.9%)

$455,600 + $381,800

$837,400

2018

$10,383 (+4.1%)

$423,200 + $347,600

$770,800

2017

$9,974 (+4.5%)

$370,500 + $347,600

$718,100

2016

$9,546 (+10.9%)

$350,200 + $347,600

$697,800

2015

$8,605 (+4.2%)

$309,600 + $262,900

$572,500

2014

$8,261 (+1.9%)

$289,300 + $262,900

$552,200

2013

$8,106 (+5.0%)

$289,300 + $262,900

$552,200

2012

$7,718 (+8.6%)

$273,100 + $262,900

$536,000

2011

$7,105 (+2.3%)

$267,000 + $243,400

$510,400

2010

$6,946 (−2.7%)

$281,200 + $240,700

$521,900

2009

$7,137

$309,300 + $273,800

$583,100

Tax history for 53 Spruce St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$14,546 (+7.4%)

$575,800 + $616,500

$1,192,300

2025

$13,544 (+11.1%)

$575,800 + $583,800

$1,159,600

2024

$12,189 (−11.3%)

$561,700 + $480,100

$1,041,800

2023

$13,742 (+7.3%)

$537,300 + $474,600

$1,011,900

2022

$12,810 (+11.9%)

$488,100 + $478,700

$966,800

2021

$11,444 (+3.8%)

$471,900 + $462,300

$934,200

2020

$11,027 (+2.2%)

$455,600 + $452,700

$908,300

2019

$10,786 (+3.9%)

$455,600 + $381,800

$837,400

2018

$10,383 (+4.1%)

$423,200 + $347,600

$770,800

2017

$9,974 (+4.5%)

$370,500 + $347,600

$718,100

2016

$9,546 (+10.9%)

$350,200 + $347,600

$697,800

2015

$8,605 (+4.2%)

$309,600 + $262,900

$572,500

2014

$8,261 (+1.9%)

$289,300 + $262,900

$552,200

2013

$8,106 (+5.0%)

$289,300 + $262,900

$552,200

2012

$7,718 (+8.6%)

$273,100 + $262,900

$536,000

2011

$7,105 (+2.3%)

$267,000 + $243,400

$510,400

2010

$6,946 (−2.7%)

$281,200 + $240,700

$521,900

2009

$7,137

$309,300 + $273,800

$583,100

*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: 1,428

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Hot Water

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 9

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Duplex
Construction Type: Frame
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding/Shingle
Roof Shape Type: Gable

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 3,570
Gross Sq. Ft: 6,480
# of Units: 2
# of Stories: 3

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 10,890
Municipality Name: WATERTOWN
Acres: 0.25
Zoning Code: SC
State Use Description: 2-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,570
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 0.25 acres
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1865
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 327199S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026

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Schools

Hosmer Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi

7/10

Watertown Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi

7/10

Watertown High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi

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

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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Estimated sale price

$1.12M – $1.36M

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Home values near 53 Spruce St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
39 Spruce St, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3464 Sq. Ft.	$1,258,371
57 Spruce St, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2158 Sq. Ft.	$1,230,559

Address	Redfin Estimate
43 Spruce St, Watertown, MA 5 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2644 Sq. Ft.	$1,172,363
42 Spruce St, Watertown, MA 6 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,254,536

Address	Redfin Estimate
47 Spruce St, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2325 Sq. Ft.	$1,524,678
44 Spruce St Apt 44, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1863 Sq. Ft.	$816,166

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