Off Market Jun 2011 for $635K

$1,361,473

•

2,077

sq ft

70 Bates Rd, Watertown, MA 02472

About this home

Great opportunity to own on a very desirable street in a highly sought after Watertown neighborhood (Gas on Rd). Oversized cape with spacious bedrooms, formal dining room, 2 full baths, finished basement, gleaming hardwood floors and lots of interior living space situated on a quiet cul-de-sac! Convient to public transportation, close to High school and only minutes from Boston! this home boasts lots of charm and awaits a new owner's personal touch. Don't miss out on this great opportunity!

Single-familyProperty Type

1952Year Built

0.28 acresLot Size

$655Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Peter Tzannos • Realty Executives

Listed by • Realty Executives

Bought with Gary Seligson • ePlace

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•Source:MLS PIN #71190712

Redfin Estimate

$1,361,473

$726K since sold in June 2011$22K since July

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This home's estimate is 3.1% higher than the average sale price ($1.32M) of 6 comparable homes.

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SOLD JUL 13, 2026
$1,445,000
B
3 beds2 baths2,198 sq ft
343 School St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$1,400,000
C
3 beds2 baths2,328 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$1,365,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,093 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 8, 2026
$900,000
E
4 beds2 baths2,187 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$1,540,000
F
3 beds2 baths2,684 sq ft
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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

Recently sold homes

102

6 MoM

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Sale history for 70 Bates Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$13,642 (+6.4%)

$659,900 + $458,300

$1,118,200

2025

$12,816 (+14.5%)

$659,900 + $437,400

$1,097,300

2024

$11,192 (−8.6%)

$634,400 + $322,200

$956,600

2023

$12,241 (+7.5%)

$595,000 + $306,400

$901,400

2022

$11,382 (+13.4%)

$546,300 + $312,700

$859,000

2021

$10,040 (+0.9%)

$506,900 + $312,700

$819,600

2020

$9,950 (+4.6%)

$506,900 + $312,700

$819,600

2019

$9,508 (−1.9%)

$506,900 + $231,300

$738,200

2018

$9,692 (−0.9%)

$506,900 + $212,600

$719,500

2017

$9,776 (+8.9%)

$491,200 + $212,600

$703,800

2016

$8,981 (−2.3%)

$443,900 + $212,600

$656,500

2015

$9,195 (+3.1%)

$400,600 + $211,200

$611,800

2014

$8,916 (+1.9%)

$384,800 + $211,200

$596,000

2013

$8,749 (+11.2%)

$384,800 + $211,200

$596,000

2012

$7,870 (+13.9%)

$365,200 + $181,300

$546,500

2011

$6,910 (+4.6%)

$329,700 + $166,700

$496,400

2010

$6,608 (+2.6%)

$329,700 + $166,800

$496,500

2009

$6,438

$376,200 + $149,800

$526,000

Tax history for 70 Bates Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$13,642 (+6.4%)

$659,900 + $458,300

$1,118,200

2025

$12,816 (+14.5%)

$659,900 + $437,400

$1,097,300

2024

$11,192 (−8.6%)

$634,400 + $322,200

$956,600

2023

$12,241 (+7.5%)

$595,000 + $306,400

$901,400

2022

$11,382 (+13.4%)

$546,300 + $312,700

$859,000

2021

$10,040 (+0.9%)

$506,900 + $312,700

$819,600

2020

$9,950 (+4.6%)

$506,900 + $312,700

$819,600

2019

$9,508 (−1.9%)

$506,900 + $231,300

$738,200

2018

$9,692 (−0.9%)

$506,900 + $212,600

$719,500

2017

$9,776 (+8.9%)

$491,200 + $212,600

$703,800

2016

$8,981 (−2.3%)

$443,900 + $212,600

$656,500

2015

$9,195 (+3.1%)

$400,600 + $211,200

$611,800

2014

$8,916 (+1.9%)

$384,800 + $211,200

$596,000

2013

$8,749 (+11.2%)

$384,800 + $211,200

$596,000

2012

$7,870 (+13.9%)

$365,200 + $181,300

$546,500

2011

$6,910 (+4.6%)

$329,700 + $166,700

$496,400

2010

$6,608 (+2.6%)

$329,700 + $166,800

$496,500

2009

$6,438

$376,200 + $149,800

$526,000

*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

0.28 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,072

Year built

1952

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2824616S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 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, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 357
Length: 21
Width: 17
Level: Second

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 228
Length: 19
Width: 12
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 192
Length: 16
Width: 12
Level: First

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 66
Length: 11
Width: 6
Level: First

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 80
Length: 10
Width: 8
Level: Second

Living Room Information
Area: 260
Length: 20
Width: 13
Level: First

Family Room Information
Area: 875
Length: 35
Width: 25
Level: Basement
Features: Wet Bar

Dining Room Information
Area: 110
Length: 10
Width: 11
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Area: 130
Length: 13
Width: 10
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Finished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room

Appliances
Appliances: Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,077
Foundation Area: 3,998
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features: Sprinkler System

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.28
Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Level
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,608
Tax Year: 2010

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: 100 Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Hot Water, Oil
Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Location

School Information
Elementary School: Hosmer
Middle Or Junior School: Watertown
High School: Watertown High

Location Information
Directions: Rt. 16/Mt. Auburn St to Bates Road
UnparsedAddress: 70 Bates Road, Watertown MA 02472

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, University

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,072
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.28 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1952
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2824616S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

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Places
Transit

Hosmer Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

7/10

Watertown Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi

7/10

Watertown High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi

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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Watertown, MA • 02472

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In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$1.29M – $1.57M

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Home values near 70 Bates Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
58 Bates Rd, Watertown, MA 7 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4115 Sq. Ft.	$1,592,577
64 Bates Rd, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1595 Sq. Ft.	$828,672

Address	Redfin Estimate
54 Bates Rd, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2632 Sq. Ft.	—
66 Bates Rd, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2198 Sq. Ft.	$873,499

Address	Redfin Estimate
50 Bates Rd, Watertown, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3464 Sq. Ft.	$1,436,923
45 Bates Rd, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2532 Sq. Ft.	$1,183,196

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