SOLD JAN 15, 2026

Off Market Jan 2026 for $799K

$974,291

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,558/mo

•

1,568

sq ft

7 French St, Watertown, MA 02472

About this home

Only steps from Main Street, this classic three-bedroom Cape offers timeless charm, solid construction, and a location that puts everyday conveniences close at hand. Restaurants and cafés along Main Street are just 0.3 miles away, with shops, parks, and the Charles River Greenway all within easy reach. Inside, fresh off-white paint in several rooms provides a refreshed look, paired with hardwood floors throughout much of the home. The layout offers two bedrooms upstairs and one bedroom or home office on the main level. The living room features a fireplace, and the dining room opens to the kitchen, providing an excellent opportunity for future renovation. The lower level includes a partially finished room with a second fireplace, perfect for an additional living room or home office, along with ample unfinished space for storage. The home has an attached garage, Andersen windows, and a whole-house fan. Potential & convenience

Single-familyProperty Type

1959Year Built

4,798 sq ftLot Size

$621Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by DelRose McShane Team • Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont

Bought with Rachel Hillman Foy • Hillman Homes

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•Source:MLS PIN #73429829

Redfin Estimate

$974,291

$175K since sold in January 2026$27K since August

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This home's estimate is 1.3% lower than the average sale price ($988K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$948,000
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SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$1,282,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,458 sq ft
41 Capital St, Newton, MA 02458
SOLD JUL 29, 2026
$1,025,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths2,015 sq ft
46 Eliot St, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD JUN 8, 2026
$900,000
D
4 beds2 baths2,187 sq ft
11 Barbara Ter, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD OCT 9, 2025
$820,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,176 sq ft
11 Midland Rd, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD JUN 10, 2026
$950,000
F
4 beds2 baths1,872 sq ft
7-9 Sparkill St, Watertown, MA 02472

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Market trends in 02472, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.0%

0.6% MoM

Median sale price

$860K

$10K MoM

Avg. days on market

22d

2 days MoM

Recently sold homes

110

7 MoM

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4 beds2 baths2,200 sq ft
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OPEN SAT, 11AM TO 12:30PM
$759,000
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20 Beechwood Ave Unit A-2, Watertown, MA 02472
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Sale history for 7 French St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73429829

Jan 15, 2026

Sold

$799,000

$510/sq ft

Nov 4, 2025

Price Changed

$799,999

$510/sq ft

Oct 29, 2025

Price Changed

$835,000

$533/sq ft

Oct 9, 2025

Price Changed

$860,000

$548/sq ft

Sep 11, 2025

Listed

$875,000

$558/sq ft

MLS PIN #73155598

Mar 29, 2024

Sold

$842,000

$537/sq ft

Feb 6, 2024

Contingent

—

Jan 2, 2024

Relisted

—

Dec 24, 2023

Listing Removed

—

Sep 6, 2023

Listed

$850,000

$542/sq ft

+37

OPEN HOUSE CHANGED TO SATURDAY 1/6 Located walking distance from everywhere you want to be - schools, playgrounds, parks, shops and restaurants, and the Charles River Greenway. This house has been lovingly maintained with 3 bedrooms up and 1 down, attached garage parking, family room/playroom in the partially finished walk out basement, 2 fireplaces, whole house fan, and recent updates including hot water, roof, Andersen windows, updated 200 amp electrical, lawn irrigation, and freshly painted walls. Lots of storage and closet space, including a cedar closet for winter items and a linen closet next to the family bath. Kitchen/dining room open layout perfect for entertaining or evenings at home with family. Charming on the outside, spacious and bright inside, this is a great house in an unbeatable location, just waiting for you to make it your own. 3rd bedroom upstairs is captured. Some photos are virtually staged. Open houses Sat 9/9 and Sun 9/10 12-2pm

MLSPIN #73056127

Dec 7, 2022

Rental Removed

—

MLS PIN #70930722

Aug 28, 2009

Sold

$403,500

$257/sq ft

Jul 14, 2009

Contingent

—

Jun 26, 2009

Price Changed

$419,500

$268/sq ft

Jun 8, 2009

Listed

$429,900

$274/sq ft

**New Price! Great Location! Wonderfullly maintained 3-4 bedroom home features bright modern kitchen opening to the dining area leading to the fireplaced living room. 4 Bedrooms and 2 full baths. Finished family room w/fireplace in the lower level. Hardwood floors throughout, updated electrical, Garage under. Great for first time home buyers, or expanding family. Steps to shopping, park, bus, walk to Watertown Square, Charles River Reservation, pool and bike path.

Public Records

Oct 8, 1997

Sold

$80,000

$51/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$9,511 (+6.5%)

$443,400 + $336,200

$779,600

2025

$8,929 (+17.6%)

$443,400 + $321,100

$764,500

2024

$7,590 (−11.1%)

$417,900 + $230,800

$648,700

2023

$8,536 (+9.1%)

$404,400 + $224,200

$628,600

2022

$7,827 (+9.4%)

$364,000 + $226,700

$590,700

2021

$7,153 (+3.3%)

$357,200 + $226,700

$583,900

2020

$6,925 (+8.4%)

$343,700 + $226,700

$570,400

2019

$6,386 (+6.5%)

$330,300 + $165,500

$495,800

2018

$5,997 (−3.0%)

$293,200 + $152,000

$445,200

2017

$6,184 (+8.9%)

$293,200 + $152,000

$445,200

2016

$5,676 (−6.0%)

$262,900 + $152,000

$414,900

2015

$6,041 (+0.5%)

$249,400 + $152,500

$401,900

2014

$6,012 (+1.9%)

$249,400 + $152,500

$401,900

2013

$5,900 (+9.8%)

$249,400 + $152,500

$401,900

2012

$5,374 (+0.6%)

$220,700 + $152,500

$373,200

2011

$5,342 (+13.5%)

$220,700 + $163,100

$383,800

2010

$4,708 (+5.0%)

$232,500 + $121,200

$353,700

2009

$4,482

$249,400 + $116,800

$366,200

Tax history for 7 French St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$9,511 (+6.5%)

$443,400 + $336,200

$779,600

2025

$8,929 (+17.6%)

$443,400 + $321,100

$764,500

2024

$7,590 (−11.1%)

$417,900 + $230,800

$648,700

2023

$8,536 (+9.1%)

$404,400 + $224,200

$628,600

2022

$7,827 (+9.4%)

$364,000 + $226,700

$590,700

2021

$7,153 (+3.3%)

$357,200 + $226,700

$583,900

2020

$6,925 (+8.4%)

$343,700 + $226,700

$570,400

2019

$6,386 (+6.5%)

$330,300 + $165,500

$495,800

2018

$5,997 (−3.0%)

$293,200 + $152,000

$445,200

2017

$6,184 (+8.9%)

$293,200 + $152,000

$445,200

2016

$5,676 (−6.0%)

$262,900 + $152,000

$414,900

2015

$6,041 (+0.5%)

$249,400 + $152,500

$401,900

2014

$6,012 (+1.9%)

$249,400 + $152,500

$401,900

2013

$5,900 (+9.8%)

$249,400 + $152,500

$401,900

2012

$5,374 (+0.6%)

$220,700 + $152,500

$373,200

2011

$5,342 (+13.5%)

$220,700 + $163,100

$383,800

2010

$4,708 (+5.0%)

$232,500 + $121,200

$353,700

2009

$4,482

$249,400 + $116,800

$366,200

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

4,792 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,568

Year built

1959

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

1700735S

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
Open Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Virtural Tour Information
Virtual Tour 1 (External Link)

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2

Appliances
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Concrete

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,568
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Exterior Features: Fenced Yard

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Above Grade Finished Area: 1568

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.11
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,929
Tax Year: 2025

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Electric Baseboard, Natural Gas

Location

Location Information
Directions: Main Street to French Street
UnparsedAddress: 7 French St, Watertown MA 02472

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Laundromat, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,568
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,792 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1959
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1700735S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

J.R. Lowell Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi

8/10

Watertown Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi

7/10

Watertown High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.1mi

6/10

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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

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

54% 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

$926,000 – $1.12M

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Home values near 7 French St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
23 French St, Watertown, MA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1430 Sq. Ft.	$641,456
20 French St, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1387 Sq. Ft.	$1,125,353

Address	Redfin Estimate
21 French St, Watertown, MA 6 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3134 Sq. Ft.	$1,276,018
16 French St, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2170 Sq. Ft.	$960,313

Address	Redfin Estimate
25 French St, Watertown, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1209 Sq. Ft.	$606,000
12 French St, Watertown, MA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 768 Sq. Ft.	$728,046

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