OFF MARKET

Off Market Apr 2013 for $455K

$911,024

•

1,410

sq ft

78 Springfield St, Watertown, MA 02472

About this home

Welcome home to this beautiful, bright and inviting Colonial. Snuggle up to the fireplace in the living room, sit down for dinner in the spacious dining room, have your morning coffee at the breakfast bar. Bonus family room on the first floor with sliders that open to a beautiful deck overlooking the spacious fenced in back yard. Newer roof, converted gas heat, composite deck, central air, Harvey Windows and fence! Showings begin at open house 3/3 12-2:30. Offers presented Monday 3/4 6pm.

Single-familyProperty Type

1930Year Built

5,161 sq ftLot Size

$646Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Melissa Maniatis • Century 21 Commonwealth

Bought with Brian Fitzpatrick • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Waltham

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•Source:MLS PIN #71487554

Redfin Estimate

$911,024

$456K since sold in April 2013$13K since July

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This home's estimate is 18.8% lower than the average sale price ($1.12M) of 5 comparable homes.

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$1,282,000
A
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B
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C
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46 Eliot St, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD APR 17, 2026
$850,000
D
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67 Longfellow Rd, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD MAY 13, 2026
$850,000
E
3 beds1 bath1,181 sq ft
95 Rutland St, Watertown, MA 02472

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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

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102

6 MoM

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Sale history for 78 Springfield St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$10,010 (+6.0%)

$522,000 + $298,500

$820,500

2025

$9,446 (+9.2%)

$522,000 + $286,700

$808,700

2024

$8,651 (−7.5%)

$493,300 + $246,100

$739,400

2023

$9,357 (+10.4%)

$471,800 + $217,200

$689,000

2022

$8,479 (+10.6%)

$429,000 + $210,900

$639,900

2021

$7,664 (+3.3%)

$414,700 + $210,900

$625,600

2020

$7,421 (+1.9%)

$400,400 + $210,900

$611,300

2019

$7,285 (+5.1%)

$400,400 + $165,200

$565,600

2018

$6,930 (+6.6%)

$371,800 + $142,700

$514,500

2017

$6,501 (+8.5%)

$325,300 + $142,700

$468,000

2016

$5,990 (−0.9%)

$307,400 + $130,500

$437,900

2015

$6,045 (+5.1%)

$271,700 + $130,500

$402,200

2014

$5,749 (+1.9%)

$253,800 + $130,500

$384,300

2013

$5,642 (+5.9%)

$253,800 + $130,500

$384,300

2012

$5,328 (+8.1%)

$239,500 + $130,500

$370,000

2011

$4,928 (+0.8%)

$234,100 + $119,900

$354,000

2010

$4,889 (−0.1%)

$246,600 + $120,700

$367,300

2009

$4,896

$264,500 + $135,500

$400,000

Tax history for 78 Springfield St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$10,010 (+6.0%)

$522,000 + $298,500

$820,500

2025

$9,446 (+9.2%)

$522,000 + $286,700

$808,700

2024

$8,651 (−7.5%)

$493,300 + $246,100

$739,400

2023

$9,357 (+10.4%)

$471,800 + $217,200

$689,000

2022

$8,479 (+10.6%)

$429,000 + $210,900

$639,900

2021

$7,664 (+3.3%)

$414,700 + $210,900

$625,600

2020

$7,421 (+1.9%)

$400,400 + $210,900

$611,300

2019

$7,285 (+5.1%)

$400,400 + $165,200

$565,600

2018

$6,930 (+6.6%)

$371,800 + $142,700

$514,500

2017

$6,501 (+8.5%)

$325,300 + $142,700

$468,000

2016

$5,990 (−0.9%)

$307,400 + $130,500

$437,900

2015

$6,045 (+5.1%)

$271,700 + $130,500

$402,200

2014

$5,749 (+1.9%)

$253,800 + $130,500

$384,300

2013

$5,642 (+5.9%)

$253,800 + $130,500

$384,300

2012

$5,328 (+8.1%)

$239,500 + $130,500

$370,000

2011

$4,928 (+0.8%)

$234,100 + $119,900

$354,000

2010

$4,889 (−0.1%)

$246,600 + $120,700

$367,300

2009

$4,896

$264,500 + $135,500

$400,000

*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

5,227 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,410

Year built

1930

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3028644S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 1
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 169
Length: 13
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 121
Length: 11
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 110
Length: 11
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Closet,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid

Living Room Information
Area: 187
Length: 17
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 153
Length: 17
Width: 9
Level: First
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Slider

Dining Room Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 180
Length: 15
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Basement Information
Basement: Walk-Out Access

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood, Tile

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,410
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: White

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Composite
Exterior Features: Deck - Composite, Fenced Yard

Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.12
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,328
Tax Year: 2012

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Orchard Street to Springfield Street
UnparsedAddress: 78 Springfield St, Watertown MA 02472

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,410
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,227 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3028644S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
Exclusions: Flat Screen Television In Family Room. Washer And Dryer Are Excluded But Negotiable.
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

J.R. Lowell Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

8/10

Watertown Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi

7/10

Watertown High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi

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

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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Estimated sale price

$866,000 – $1.05M

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Home values near 78 Springfield St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
70 Springfield St, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2630 Sq. Ft.	$1,519,875
77 Springfield St, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1818 Sq. Ft.	$962,361

Address	Redfin Estimate
74 Springfield St, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1643 Sq. Ft.	$922,841
73 Springfield St, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1362 Sq. Ft.	$830,049

Address	Redfin Estimate
82 Springfield St, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2500 Sq. Ft.	$1,226,803
69 Springfield St, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1356 Sq. Ft.	$969,001

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