Off Market Oct 1998 for $309K

$1,144,092

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,692/mo

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1,744

sq ft

70 Capitol St, Watertown, MA 02172

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1890Year Built

5,227 sq ftLot Size

$656Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

4 spacesParking

Listed by George Patsio • Century 21 West Realty, Inc.

Bought with Ted Siegan • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Arlington 325 Broadway

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•Source:MLS PIN #30252416

Redfin Estimate

$1,144,092

$835K since sold in October 1998$23K since August

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This home's estimate is 5% higher than the average sale price ($1.09M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 19, 2026
$1,275,000
A
4 beds2 baths2,267 sq ft
69 Capitol St, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD JAN 15, 2026
$810,000
B
4 beds1.5 baths2,019 sq ft
33 Capitol St, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD JAN 5, 2026
$1,050,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,786 sq ft
32 Bacon St, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD JUL 29, 2026
$1,025,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths2,015 sq ft
46 Eliot St, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD SEP 8, 2026
$1,050,000
E
4 beds2 baths2,717 sq ft
38-40 Pequossette St, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD DEC 23, 2025
$1,330,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths2,389 sq ft
1 Channing St, Newton, MA 02458

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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

99.7%

0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$870K

$10K MoM

Avg. days on market

22d

0 days MoM

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2 MoM

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Sale history for 70 Capitol St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$11,062 (+6.3%)

$520,300 + $386,400

$906,700

2025

$10,406 (+9.2%)

$520,300 + $370,600

$890,900

2024

$9,525 (−7.9%)

$491,600 + $322,500

$814,100

2023

$10,345 (+10.3%)

$470,300 + $291,500

$761,800

2022

$9,376 (+10.4%)

$427,500 + $280,100

$707,600

2021

$8,494 (+3.0%)

$413,300 + $280,100

$693,400

2020

$8,244 (+2.4%)

$399,000 + $280,100

$679,100

2019

$8,053 (+5.7%)

$399,000 + $226,200

$625,200

2018

$7,620 (+5.6%)

$370,500 + $195,200

$565,700

2017

$7,214 (+9.0%)

$324,200 + $195,200

$519,400

2016

$6,616 (−1.7%)

$306,400 + $177,200

$483,600

2015

$6,733 (+4.6%)

$270,800 + $177,200

$448,000

2014

$6,434 (+1.9%)

$252,900 + $177,200

$430,100

2013

$6,314 (+5.4%)

$252,900 + $177,200

$430,100

2012

$5,989 (+1.6%)

$238,700 + $177,200

$415,900

2011

$5,894 (+1.6%)

$233,300 + $190,100

$423,400

2010

$5,802 (+6.8%)

$245,800 + $190,100

$435,900

2009

$5,431

$263,600 + $180,100

$443,700

Tax history for 70 Capitol St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$11,062 (+6.3%)

$520,300 + $386,400

$906,700

2025

$10,406 (+9.2%)

$520,300 + $370,600

$890,900

2024

$9,525 (−7.9%)

$491,600 + $322,500

$814,100

2023

$10,345 (+10.3%)

$470,300 + $291,500

$761,800

2022

$9,376 (+10.4%)

$427,500 + $280,100

$707,600

2021

$8,494 (+3.0%)

$413,300 + $280,100

$693,400

2020

$8,244 (+2.4%)

$399,000 + $280,100

$679,100

2019

$8,053 (+5.7%)

$399,000 + $226,200

$625,200

2018

$7,620 (+5.6%)

$370,500 + $195,200

$565,700

2017

$7,214 (+9.0%)

$324,200 + $195,200

$519,400

2016

$6,616 (−1.7%)

$306,400 + $177,200

$483,600

2015

$6,733 (+4.6%)

$270,800 + $177,200

$448,000

2014

$6,434 (+1.9%)

$252,900 + $177,200

$430,100

2013

$6,314 (+5.4%)

$252,900 + $177,200

$430,100

2012

$5,989 (+1.6%)

$238,700 + $177,200

$415,900

2011

$5,894 (+1.6%)

$233,300 + $190,100

$423,400

2010

$5,802 (+6.8%)

$245,800 + $190,100

$435,900

2009

$5,431

$263,600 + $180,100

$443,700

*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

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

4,792 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,744

Year built

1898

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3071505S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 120
Length: 10
Width: 12
Level: Third
Features: Walk-In Closet(s)

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 210
Length: 14
Width: 15
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 187
Length: 17
Width: 11
Level: Second

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 99
Length: 11
Width: 9
Level: Second

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Third
Features: Bathroom - Full,Skylight,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Hot Tub / Spa

Living Room Information
Area: 195
Length: 13
Width: 15
Level: First

Dining Room Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Area: 176
Length: 16
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Balcony / Deck

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Bulkhead

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Wood
Interior Features: Sauna/Steam/Hot Tub

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,744
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: YELLOW

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck
Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Rain Gutters, Hot Tub/Spa, Professional Landscaping

Pool Information
Has Spa
Spa Features: Private

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.12
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,882.27

Utilities

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

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air

Location

HOA Information
Homeowners Association Membership Not Required

Location Information
Directions: OFF GALEN STREET
UnparsedAddress: 70 Capitol Street, Watertown MA 02172

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,744
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 4,792 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1898
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3071505S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Hosmer Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi

7/10

Watertown Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi

7/10

Watertown High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi

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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Watertown, MA • 02172

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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

$1.09M – $1.32M

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Home values near 70 Capitol St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
56 Capitol St Apartment 2, Watertown, MA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 757 Sq. Ft.	$486,817
65 Capitol St, Watertown, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2084 Sq. Ft.	$944,388

Address	Redfin Estimate
56 Capitol St Apartment 3, Watertown, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1509 Sq. Ft.	$783,934
67 Capitol St, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2710 Sq. Ft.	$1,131,648

Address	Redfin Estimate
59 Capitol St, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2425 Sq. Ft.	$1,170,600
69 Capitol St, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2267 Sq. Ft.	$1,474,275

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