Welcome to this 4 bed, 2 bath cape style home ideally located at the top of Oakley Rd., abutting the Oakley Country Club, on a dead-end street in the heart of the most desirable neighborhood in Watertown. This house is deceivingly larger than meets the eye and comes w/ an abundance of potential. The 1st floor has a living room/dining room w/ new hardwood floors, an eat-in kitchen, 2 bedrooms, a full tiled bath w/ walk-in shower, and a bonus enclosed three season sitting room. The 2nd floor has a full back dormer allowing for 2 generously sized bedrooms and the 2nd full bathroom. The basement has great ceiling height, convenient access to the garage/driveway, and full walk-out to the backyard. Located in the same neighborhood as the new net zero Hosmer Elementary School and future (2026) net zero Watertown High School. Minutes to public transit, Coolidge Square, Arsenal Yards, Cambridge, Boston, and more.
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
5,892 sq ftLot Size
$784Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Bob Airasian• Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont
PRIME LOCATION, ABUTS COUNTRY CLUB. BEAUTIFULLY MAINTAINED CAPE. HW FLOORS, ATTRACTIVE BUILT-INS. 3 SEASON PORCH. EAT IN KITCHEN. ONE FAMILY OWNED HOME. ROOF LESS THAN 5 YEARS OLD.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$11,599 (+3.1%)
$666,500 + $284,200
$950,700
2025
$11,246 (+10.9%)
$666,500 + $296,300
$962,800
2024
$10,143 (−8.5%)
$638,800 + $228,100
$866,900
2023
$11,084 (+8.5%)
$598,900 + $217,300
$816,200
2022
$10,213 (+14.1%)
$550,900 + $219,900
$770,800
2021
$8,954 (+0.9%)
$511,000 + $219,900
$730,900
2020
$8,873 (−1.7%)
$511,000 + $219,900
$730,900
2019
$9,025 (−2.4%)
$511,000 + $189,700
$700,700
2018
$9,247 (−0.7%)
$511,000 + $175,500
$686,500
2017
$9,315 (+9.4%)
$495,100 + $175,500
$670,600
2016
$8,517 (−2.4%)
$447,100 + $175,500
$622,600
2015
$8,722 (+3.3%)
$403,200 + $177,100
$580,300
2014
$8,443 (+1.9%)
$387,300 + $177,100
$564,400
2013
$8,285 (+5.7%)
$387,300 + $177,100
$564,400
2012
$7,839 (+8.3%)
$367,300 + $177,100
$544,400
2011
$7,236 (+5.2%)
$331,400 + $188,400
$519,800
2010
$6,877 (+6.2%)
$331,400 + $185,300
$516,700
2009
$6,473
$369,300 + $159,500
$528,800
Tax history for 61 Oakley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$11,599 (+3.1%)
$666,500 + $284,200
$950,700
2025
$11,246 (+10.9%)
$666,500 + $296,300
$962,800
2024
$10,143 (−8.5%)
$638,800 + $228,100
$866,900
2023
$11,084 (+8.5%)
$598,900 + $217,300
$816,200
2022
$10,213 (+14.1%)
$550,900 + $219,900
$770,800
2021
$8,954 (+0.9%)
$511,000 + $219,900
$730,900
2020
$8,873 (−1.7%)
$511,000 + $219,900
$730,900
2019
$9,025 (−2.4%)
$511,000 + $189,700
$700,700
2018
$9,247 (−0.7%)
$511,000 + $175,500
$686,500
2017
$9,315 (+9.4%)
$495,100 + $175,500
$670,600
2016
$8,517 (−2.4%)
$447,100 + $175,500
$622,600
2015
$8,722 (+3.3%)
$403,200 + $177,100
$580,300
2014
$8,443 (+1.9%)
$387,300 + $177,100
$564,400
2013
$8,285 (+5.7%)
$387,300 + $177,100
$564,400
2012
$7,839 (+8.3%)
$367,300 + $177,100
$544,400
2011
$7,236 (+5.2%)
$331,400 + $188,400
$519,800
2010
$6,877 (+6.2%)
$331,400 + $185,300
$516,700
2009
$6,473
$369,300 + $159,500
$528,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,098 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,625
Year built
1960
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
1880082S
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: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Under, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 216
Length: 12
Width: 18
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 198
Length: 11
Width: 18
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 120
Length: 10
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 35
Length: 5
Width: 7
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full
Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 35
Length: 5
Width: 7
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full
Living Room Information
Area: 240
Length: 12
Width: 20
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Kitchen Information
Area: 132
Length: 11
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Basement Information
Basement: Full, Unfinished
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Flooring: Hardwood
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,625
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: White
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.14
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $11,246
Tax Year: 2025
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Location
Location Information
Directions: Mt. Auburn St. to Oakley Rd.
UnparsedAddress: 61 Oakley Rd, Watertown MA 02472
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Private School, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,625
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1880082S
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 • 1.1mi
7/10
Watertown High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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