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55 Ralph St, Watertown, MA 02472

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Description

Amazing total renovation of this expanded Cape, located on a beautiful tree-lined street in the sought-after West End of Watertown. This 10-room, 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home offers exceptional space and thoughtful design, along with 4 off-street parking spaces. The bright and sunny living room features a gas fireplace and opens to the dining area with doors leading to a spacious deck. The open-concept custom kitchen includes quartz countertops, an oversized center island, and GE appliances with a gas cooktop, wall oven and microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, and beverage/wine fridge. The first floor offers a bonus family room and a bedroom that can also serve as a home office, along with a full bath. The second level features a spacious primary suite with a walk-in shower and double closets, plus two additional well-sized bedrooms and a full bath. The fully finished lower level provides a large playroom, an additional flex space ideal, laundry area and half bath.

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PetsDogs allowed, Cats allowed

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Parking

Type

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Listed by Xiaohe Xu

•617-608-7401 (agent)

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•Source:MLS PIN #73533884

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55 Ralph St, Watertown, MA 02472

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$5,092

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Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 896

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
# of 1/2 Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 10

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Cape Cod
Construction Type: Frame
Exterior Wall: Aluminum Siding
Roof Shape Type: Gable

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,180
Gross Sq. Ft: 3,432
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,970
Municipality Name: WATERTOWN
Acres: 0.16
Zoning Code: S-6
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,180
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,970 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 2020
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1979275S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026

Sale and tax history for 55 Ralph St

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

MLSPIN #73533884

Jun 15, 2026

Rental Removed

$5,800

$3/sq ft

Jun 11, 2026

Listed for Rent

$5,800

$3/sq ft

MLSPIN #73263660

Aug 2, 2024

Rental Removed

$4,800

$2/sq ft

Jul 20, 2024

Listed for Rent

$4,800

$2/sq ft

RENT. #1

Jan 15, 2022

Price Changed

$3,450

$2/sq ft

MLS PIN #72697856

Sep 9, 2020

Sold

$1,000,000

$459/sq ft

Jul 27, 2020

Contingent

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Jul 24, 2020

Listed

$979,000

$449/sq ft

+31

Amazing total renovation of this expanded Cape located on a beautiful tree lined street in the sought after West End of Watertown. This 10 room 4 bedroom 3.5 bath Cape has been tastefully renovated. Bright & Sunny Livingroom with gas fireplace open to a dining area with doors leading to a nice deck. Open floor plan custom kitchen with quartz counters & over sized center island. GE appliances with gas cooktop, wall oven & microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator & beverage/wine fridge. Bonus family room on first floor plus a first floor bedroom & full bath. Second floor master suite with walk-in shower & double closets. Two additional good size bedrooms on second level with full bath. Full finished lower level perfect for playroom & additional area perfect for an exercise room or home office. Laundry & half bath in lower level. Gleaming hardwood floors throughout, crown moldings, sprinkler system, security system, natural gas line for outdoor grille plus much more.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$12,119 (+6.6%)

$489,200 + $504,200

$993,400

2025

$11,369 (+1.9%)

$489,200 + $484,200

$973,400

2024

$11,152 (−10.6%)

$468,200 + $485,000

$953,200

2023

$12,476 (+4.5%)

$445,900 + $472,800

$918,700

2022

$11,938 (+33.7%)

$423,600 + $477,400

$901,000

2021

$8,929 (+47.2%)

$408,800 + $320,100

$728,900

2020

$6,066 (+3.7%)

$393,900 + $105,800

$499,700

2019

$5,848 (−1.5%)

$379,000 + $75,000

$454,000

2018

$5,935 (+9.9%)

$371,600 + $69,000

$440,600

2017

$5,398 (+5.6%)

$319,600 + $69,000

$388,600

2016

$5,112 (−3.9%)

$304,700 + $69,000

$373,700

2015

$5,318 (+7.2%)

$282,400 + $71,400

$353,800

2014

$4,959 (+1.9%)

$260,100 + $71,400

$331,500

2013

$4,866 (+7.3%)

$260,100 + $71,400

$331,500

2012

$4,533 (+14.7%)

$243,400 + $71,400

$314,800

2011

$3,953 (−0.1%)

$243,400 + $40,600

$284,000

2010

$3,958 (−5.4%)

$256,400 + $41,000

$297,400

2009

$4,186

$261,200 + $80,800

$342,000

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Cunniff Elementary School

Public, PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

7/10

Watertown Middle School

Public, 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi

6/10

Watertown High School

Public, 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi

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About Watertown West

End

Watertown West End, located between the Charles River and Belmont, is a residential and commercial Watertown neighborhood with riverfront paths and a low-rise streetscape. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Arsenal St at School St, where sidewalk storefronts, coffee counters, and small studios meet steady foot traffic. Community pillars include the Mosesian Center for the Arts, the Majestic 7 movie theater, and the Watertown Free Public Library. Brick mill buildings and mid-century apartment blocks mix with compact side streets of classic New England houses. The Charles River Greenway frames daily routines with long views and bike flow. Arsenal Yards adds a modern plaza feel without overpowering the older fabric.

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Public facts and zoning for 55 Ralph St

Beds

Baths

3.5

Sq. Ft.

2,180

Stories

Lot Size

6,970 Sq. Ft.

Style

Single Family Residential

Year Built

1950

Year Renovated

2020

County

Middlesex County

APN

1979275S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026.

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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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