OFF MARKET

Off Market Oct 2021 for $1M

$1,253,683

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,931/mo

•

2,949

sq ft

79 Bradford Rd, Watertown, MA 02472

About this home

Sensational location for transport, parks, amenities of Cushing and Waverley Squares in Belmont, shops and restaurants on Mt. Auburn and Arsenal Streets and Watertown Squares, easy access to Cambridge and the Pike. Lovely 2-family property will give you good rent as an investor or a delightful house to live in with the financial benefit of tenants. Abundant windows provide exceptional light; designer paint colors, open bar between the kitchen and dining room and wood-burning fireplaces are some of the standout features of this well-maintained home in the Victory Field neighborhood. 4 sunrooms provide extra space for office, exercise, play or walk-in closet. Wainscotting in the dining rooms, white kitchens with SS appliances and glass-front cabinetry, and renovated baths are pleasing to buyers and tenants alike. A big front porch, covered patio and level, grassy fenced yard are perfect for outdoor enjoyment and entertainment. 2 separated driveways, plus garage presently used for storage

Multi-familyProperty Type

1910Year Built

5,000 sq ftLot Size

$425Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Bonny Lamb • Compass

Bought with The Toland Team • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #72873661

Redfin Estimate

$1,253,683

$219K since sold in October 2021$8,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 5% lower than the average sale price ($1.32M) of 6 comparable homes.

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B
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SOLD MAR 25, 2026
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C
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D
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E
5 beds2 baths2,771 sq ft
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SOLD MAR 31, 2026
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F
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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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110

2 MoM

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Redfin agents who toured

Farmer's porch in front is a nice element. Hardwood floors throughout look great. Both units are well maintained.
8 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Terence Egan
Redfin Associate agent

Sale history for 79 Bradford Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72873661

Oct 1, 2021

Sold

$1,035,000

$351/sq ft

Aug 18, 2021

Relisted

—

Jul 29, 2021

Listed

$1,100,000

$373/sq ft

MLS PIN #72337355

Aug 10, 2018

Sold

$956,000

$324/sq ft

Jun 15, 2018

Pending

—

May 31, 2018

Listed

$949,000

$322/sq ft

+25

Updated 2-Family in prime Victory Field neighborhood. Both units have been lovingly maintained & updated by owner occupants, retaining their original details and charm. First floor features 6 rooms including a large, FP'ed living room w picture windows & wall sconces, formal DR and spacious kitchen w white, glass-front cabinets. 2 BRs and full BA are to the rear, w a bonus enclosed 4 season sunroom off the master. Large, covered front porch. 2nd floor unit has a similar layout to the 1st w beautiful woodwork, DR open to kitchen w breakfast bar, 2 BR, 1 BA plus 2 additional rooms and a full BA on the finished, heated 3rd floor. Great opportunity to convert to future bedrooms, making this a 4 BR unit. Large, enclosed recently updated 3 season front porch and rear 3 season porch off the master. Garage presently used for storage. W&D hook ups in basement for each unit. Fenced backyard with plenty of room for gardening or relaxing, plus area for grilling and dining.

MLS PIN #71151293

Mar 9, 2011

Sold

$530,000

$180/sq ft

Feb 1, 2011

Contingent

—

Jan 21, 2011

Relisted

—

Dec 8, 2010

Contingent

—

Oct 15, 2010

Listed

$539,000

$183/sq ft

Updated two family in Sought after Victory field location, this home has a new roof, new windows(top floor only) kitchens, as well as updated heating systems, refinished hdwd floors. First floor features 5rms, 2 bedrooms, great fireplaced living rm, formal dining rm, along with enclosed porch. Top unit features 7rm, 3+bedrooms with walk up third floor great for potential master suite,office,study,etc. Great detached garage could be used as workshop or conveted back to 2 car garage. Dont miss out

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$13,049 (+6.6%)

$520,300 + $549,300

$1,069,600

2025

$12,237 (+13.2%)

$520,300 + $527,400

$1,047,700

2024

$10,806 (−11.3%)

$506,400 + $417,200

$923,600

2023

$12,183 (+7.4%)

$484,400 + $412,700

$897,100

2022

$11,347 (+11.9%)

$440,300 + $416,100

$856,400

2021

$10,143 (+3.7%)

$425,600 + $402,400

$828,000

2020

$9,779 (+2.6%)

$411,000 + $394,500

$805,500

2019

$9,532 (+4.3%)

$411,000 + $329,100

$740,100

2018

$9,137 (+4.3%)

$381,600 + $296,700

$678,300

2017

$8,759 (+4.6%)

$333,900 + $296,700

$630,600

2016

$8,376 (+12.6%)

$315,600 + $296,700

$612,300

2015

$7,437 (+4.3%)

$278,900 + $215,900

$494,800

2014

$7,127 (+1.9%)

$260,500 + $215,900

$476,400

2013

$6,994 (+5.2%)

$260,500 + $215,900

$476,400

2012

$6,648 (+12.2%)

$245,800 + $215,900

$461,700

2011

$5,923 (+1.6%)

$240,300 + $185,200

$425,500

2010

$5,827 (−3.1%)

$253,200 + $184,600

$437,800

2009

$6,015

$276,800 + $214,600

$491,400

Tax history for 79 Bradford Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$13,049 (+6.6%)

$520,300 + $549,300

$1,069,600

2025

$12,237 (+13.2%)

$520,300 + $527,400

$1,047,700

2024

$10,806 (−11.3%)

$506,400 + $417,200

$923,600

2023

$12,183 (+7.4%)

$484,400 + $412,700

$897,100

2022

$11,347 (+11.9%)

$440,300 + $416,100

$856,400

2021

$10,143 (+3.7%)

$425,600 + $402,400

$828,000

2020

$9,779 (+2.6%)

$411,000 + $394,500

$805,500

2019

$9,532 (+4.3%)

$411,000 + $329,100

$740,100

2018

$9,137 (+4.3%)

$381,600 + $296,700

$678,300

2017

$8,759 (+4.6%)

$333,900 + $296,700

$630,600

2016

$8,376 (+12.6%)

$315,600 + $296,700

$612,300

2015

$7,437 (+4.3%)

$278,900 + $215,900

$494,800

2014

$7,127 (+1.9%)

$260,500 + $215,900

$476,400

2013

$6,994 (+5.2%)

$260,500 + $215,900

$476,400

2012

$6,648 (+12.2%)

$245,800 + $215,900

$461,700

2011

$5,923 (+1.6%)

$240,300 + $185,200

$425,500

2010

$5,827 (−3.1%)

$253,200 + $184,600

$437,800

2009

$6,015

$276,800 + $214,600

$491,400

*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.

2,418

Year built

1910

Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

Middlesex County

APN

1694815S

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
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Deeded, Paved

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Concrete, Unfinished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 14
Door Features: Insulated Doors
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Flooring: Hardwood, Stone/Ceramic Tile
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Storage, Stone/Granite/Solid Counters, High Speed Internet, Upgraded Cabinets, Upgraded Countertops, Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Remodeled, Other, Bathroom with Shower Stall, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Sunroom, Office/Den

Unit #1 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 1
Lease: Y

Unit #2 Information
# of Levels: 2
# of Floors: 2
Lease: Y

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,949
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Stories (Total): 3
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
Color: White

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Enclosed, Covered
Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Garden

Property Information
PropertySubType: 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.11
Lot Features: Level
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $10,246.46
Tax Year: 2021

Utilities

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

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas, Individual, Unit Control
Heating Units: 2

Location

Location Information
Directions: Easy access via Common/Trapelo/Belmont Streets
UnparsedAddress: 79 Bradford Road, Watertown MA 02472

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Golf, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, University, Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,418
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 4,792 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1910
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1694815S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Exclusions: Tenants' Possessions
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

J.R. Lowell Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi

8/10

Watertown Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi

7/10

Watertown High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi

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

53% 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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$1.19M – $1.44M

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Home values near 79 Bradford Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
75 Bradford Road, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2580 Sq. Ft.	$1,098,284
76 Bradford Road, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2250 Sq. Ft.	$1,137,012

Address	Redfin Estimate
71 Bradford Road, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2916 Sq. Ft.	$1,186,179
80 Bradford Road, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2250 Sq. Ft.	$1,107,423

Address	Redfin Estimate
72 Bradford Road, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2278 Sq. Ft.	$1,239,768
84 Bradford Road Unit 1, Watertown, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1076 Sq. Ft.	$673,294

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