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Off Market Jul 2020 for $827K

$1,145,424

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2,245

sq ft

78 Charles River Rd, Watertown, MA 02472

About this home

Highly sought on Charles River Rd, set on Watertown’s Riverfront Park w/magnificent views, this 3-story, 1931 Craftsman-style w/4 beds and 2 baths is filled w/historic charm, natural woodwork, and hand-crafted elements. At the center, a foyer w/dramatic columns that flank the entrance to the LR and DR, a wide ½ landing staircase to the 2nd fl, an archway to the kitchen and a step down to the 4 season porch. LR w/frplc and bay window opens to a formal DR w/a 10'x2' built-in bench overlooking the yard. Custom Kraftmaid KIT w/L-shaped peninsula accented by granite, stone, wood beam ceiling, recessed lights, packed w/nooks, pull-outs w/built-in desk! Handy 1st flr bath w/laundry! 2nd fl w/3 gracious beds, an office and a full bath. Walk-up finished attic, 9’ ceilings, massive w/panoramic views of the Charles! W/O fin LL w/fresh paint, plank flrs. Gas heat/cooking, large closets and hdwd thruout. Oversized 1 car gar! Parking! Prof landscaped, brick patio offers quiet retreat! Commuter Dream

Single-familyProperty Type

1931Year Built

5,870 sq ftLot Size

$510Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Elena Darter • Zemack Real Estate

Bought with Sladjana Zivkovic-Vukovic • Focus Real Estate

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•Source:MLS PIN #72660059

Redfin Estimate

$1,145,424

$318K since sold in July 2020$10K since August

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D
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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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Sale history for 78 Charles River Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$10,560 (+6.7%)

$400,600 + $465,000

$865,600

2025

$9,900 (+3.7%)

$400,600 + $447,000

$847,600

2024

$9,550 (−8.3%)

$377,300 + $438,900

$816,200

2023

$10,420 (+5.6%)

$370,000 + $397,300

$767,300

2022

$9,869 (+23.7%)

$362,800 + $382,000

$744,800

2021

$7,980 (+2.1%)

$333,800 + $317,600

$651,400

2020

$7,819 (+7.6%)

$326,500 + $317,600

$644,100

2019

$7,264 (+4.6%)

$304,700 + $259,300

$564,000

2018

$6,944 (+4.3%)

$290,200 + $225,300

$515,500

2017

$6,656 (+6.1%)

$253,900 + $225,300

$479,200

2016

$6,271 (−3.0%)

$253,900 + $204,500

$458,400

2015

$6,464 (+0.5%)

$225,600 + $204,500

$430,100

2014

$6,434 (+1.9%)

$225,600 + $204,500

$430,100

2013

$6,314 (+2.0%)

$225,600 + $204,500

$430,100

2012

$6,193 (+0.1%)

$225,600 + $204,500

$430,100

2011

$6,185 (+1.8%)

$225,600 + $218,700

$444,300

2010

$6,073 (+8.3%)

$237,600 + $218,700

$456,300

2009

$5,608

$253,700 + $204,500

$458,200

Tax history for 78 Charles River Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$10,560 (+6.7%)

$400,600 + $465,000

$865,600

2025

$9,900 (+3.7%)

$400,600 + $447,000

$847,600

2024

$9,550 (−8.3%)

$377,300 + $438,900

$816,200

2023

$10,420 (+5.6%)

$370,000 + $397,300

$767,300

2022

$9,869 (+23.7%)

$362,800 + $382,000

$744,800

2021

$7,980 (+2.1%)

$333,800 + $317,600

$651,400

2020

$7,819 (+7.6%)

$326,500 + $317,600

$644,100

2019

$7,264 (+4.6%)

$304,700 + $259,300

$564,000

2018

$6,944 (+4.3%)

$290,200 + $225,300

$515,500

2017

$6,656 (+6.1%)

$253,900 + $225,300

$479,200

2016

$6,271 (−3.0%)

$253,900 + $204,500

$458,400

2015

$6,464 (+0.5%)

$225,600 + $204,500

$430,100

2014

$6,434 (+1.9%)

$225,600 + $204,500

$430,100

2013

$6,314 (+2.0%)

$225,600 + $204,500

$430,100

2012

$6,193 (+0.1%)

$225,600 + $204,500

$430,100

2011

$6,185 (+1.8%)

$225,600 + $218,700

$444,300

2010

$6,073 (+8.3%)

$237,600 + $218,700

$456,300

2009

$5,608

$253,700 + $204,500

$458,200

*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

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

5,663 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

2000

Sq. Ft.

2,120

Year built

1931

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3039940S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Detached, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Third
Features: Skylight,Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Window(s) - Picture,Attic Access,Cable Hookup,Dressing Room,Remodeled,Lighting - Overhead,Closet - Double,Half Vaulted Ceiling(s)

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Cable Hookup,Remodeled,Crown Molding,Closet - Double

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Cable Hookup,Remodeled,Lighting - Overhead,Closet - Double

Bedroom #4 Information
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Main Level Bathrooms: 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Main,First
Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Bathroom - With Shower Stall,Ceiling Fan(s),Closet - Linen,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Low Flow Toilet,Enclosed Shower - Fiberglass,Dryer Hookup - Gas,Washer Hookup,Pedestal Sink,Decorative Molding

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Low Flow Toilet,Cabinets - Upgraded,Cable Hookup,Remodeled,Lighting - Sconce,Decorative Molding

Living Room Information
Level: Main,First
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Handicap Equipped,Cable Hookup,Open Floorplan,Remodeled,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding,Decorative Molding

Family Room Information
Level: Basement
Features: Closet,Flooring - Vinyl,Cable Hookup,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Remodeled,Lighting - Overhead

Dining Room Information
Level: Main,First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Handicap Accessible,Open Floorplan,Remodeled,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding,Decorative Molding

Kitchen Information
Level: Main,First
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Beamed Ceilings,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Dining Area,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Cabinets - Upgraded,Cable Hookup,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Pot Filler Faucet,Gas Stove,Peninsula,Crown Molding,Decorative Molding

Office Room Information
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Cable Hookup,Crown Molding

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Sink, First Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Door Features: Insulated Doors
Window Features: Window(s) - Picture, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s), Screens
Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood, Laminate, Flooring - Vinyl, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Cable Hookup, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Beadboard, Crown Molding, Den, Office, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,245
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame, Stone
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
Color: Green

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Shingle, Rubber
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Decorative Lighting, Screens, Fenced Yard, Garden, Stone Wall

Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat
Has Waterview
Dock/Mooring, Public, River, Walk to, Other (See Remarks)

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.13
Lot Features: Level
ViewYN: Has View
View: Scenic View(s)
Frontage Length: 51
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,819
Tax Year: 2020

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 150 Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Electric Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling: Dual, Ductless

Location

Location Information
Directions: Charles River across from Sensory Garden, Braille and Charles River Greenway! Driveway on Priest Rd
UnparsedAddress: 78 Charles River Rd, Watertown MA 02472

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Marina, Private School, Public School, Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,120
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 5,663 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1931
Year Renovated: 2000
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3039940S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Hosmer Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi

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

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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

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 • 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

$1.09M – $1.32M

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Home values near 78 Charles River Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
46 Charles River Road, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3032 Sq. Ft.	$1,101,721
94 Charles River Road, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2899 Sq. Ft.	$977,882

Address	Redfin Estimate
82 Charles River Road, Watertown, MA 6 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2504 Sq. Ft.	$1,137,298
96 Charles River Road, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2810 Sq. Ft.	$999,027

Address	Redfin Estimate
74 Charles River Road, Watertown, MA 6 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2716 Sq. Ft.	$1,153,057
74 Charles River Road, Watertown, MA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3054 Sq. Ft.	$1,028,347

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