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Off Market Feb 2013 for $445K

$961,257

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,122/mo

•

1,680

sq ft

79 Edward Rd, Watertown, MA 02472

About this home

Open Houses Sat 12/8, 1-2pm & Sun 12/9, 1:30-3pm...This completely updated cape is in mint condition and is on a great lot backed up to 40+ acres of the Gore Estate. Beautiful kitchen boasts granite counters, SS appliances, cherry cabinets and french doors that lead you to a oversized deck and wonderfully maintained backyard. New central AC, updated bath w/ jacuzzi tub, hardwood floors, insulated windows, slate fireplace, and fully finished basement. You won't be disappointed!

Single-familyProperty Type

1953Year Built

5,290 sq ftLot Size

$572Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Ryan Wilson • Keller Williams Realty

Bought with Wilson Group • Keller Williams Realty

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•Source:MLS PIN #71445562

Redfin Estimate

$961,257

$516K since sold in February 2013$31K since July

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$850,000
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B
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SOLD JUN 24, 2026
$735,000
C
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$850,000
D
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SOLD MAY 14, 2026
$656,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,829 sq ft
45 Beaver St, Waltham, MA 02453
SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$1,102,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,558 sq ft
91 Canterbury Rd, Waltham, MA 02453

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Market trends in 02472, MA

Last updated July 2026

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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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Sale history for 79 Edward Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71445562

Feb 27, 2013

Sold

$445,000

$265/sq ft

Dec 15, 2012

Contingent

—

Dec 4, 2012

Relisted

—

Nov 20, 2012

Listing Removed

—

Oct 10, 2012

Listed

$459,000

$273/sq ft

Public Records

Jan 30, 2009

Sold

$419,000

$249/sq ft

MLS PIN #70812931

Feb 1, 2009

Listing Removed

—

Jan 30, 2009

Sold

$419,000

$249/sq ft

Jan 23, 2009

Contingent

—

Sep 12, 2008

Price Changed

$439,000

$261/sq ft

Aug 29, 2008

Listed

$459,000

$273/sq ft

PERFECT MOVE IN CONDITION!!! Move right in to this beautifully landscaped 3br Cape in a highly desirable area. This home features 1.5 nw baths w/ marble and jacuzzi tub, nw kitchen w/ granite counters, chry cabinets, stainless steel appliances, nw windows, nw paint, refnshd hrdwd flrs, slate fireplace, a full fnshd basement w/ bar, and frnch drs overlooking a lrg backyard. For the ultimate in backyard privacy, come and enjoy a sunset on the deck overlooking 40+ acres of the abuting Gore Estate.

MLS PIN #70593684

Aug 10, 2007

Sold

$343,000

$204/sq ft

Jun 29, 2007

Listing Removed

—

Jun 18, 2007

Price Changed

$349,000

$208/sq ft

Jun 7, 2007

Listed

$364,900

$217/sq ft

BEST PRICED SINGLE FAMILY ON EDWARD ROAD IN A LONG TIME!!!!! Come and see this adorable Cape in a highly desirable area. Abuts the Gore Estate for ultimate backyard privacy. Features 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, updated kitchen, fireplace, brand new front half of roof and large backyard. Newly painted basement. Come and bring your finishing touches and make this home yours. Will not last at this price!

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$9,171 (+5.8%)

$495,000 + $256,700

$751,700

2025

$8,665 (+14.6%)

$495,000 + $246,900

$741,900

2024

$7,561 (−8.9%)

$474,200 + $172,000

$646,200

2023

$8,300 (+6.1%)

$451,600 + $159,600

$611,200

2022

$7,821 (+11.0%)

$429,000 + $161,300

$590,300

2021

$7,047 (+3.6%)

$414,000 + $161,300

$575,300

2020

$6,801 (+6.5%)

$398,900 + $161,300

$560,200

2019

$6,387 (−1.2%)

$383,900 + $112,000

$495,900

2018

$6,467 (+8.9%)

$376,300 + $103,800

$480,100

2017

$5,938 (+5.2%)

$323,700 + $103,800

$427,500

2016

$5,642 (−3.7%)

$308,600 + $103,800

$412,400

2015

$5,859 (+6.7%)

$286,000 + $103,800

$389,800

2014

$5,493 (+1.9%)

$263,400 + $103,800

$367,200

2013

$5,390 (+6.9%)

$263,400 + $103,800

$367,200

2012

$5,044 (+0.5%)

$246,500 + $103,800

$350,300

2011

$5,020 (+9.8%)

$246,500 + $114,100

$360,600

2010

$4,571 (+5.5%)

$259,700 + $83,700

$343,400

2009

$4,333

$264,600 + $89,400

$354,000

Tax history for 79 Edward Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$9,171 (+5.8%)

$495,000 + $256,700

$751,700

2025

$8,665 (+14.6%)

$495,000 + $246,900

$741,900

2024

$7,561 (−8.9%)

$474,200 + $172,000

$646,200

2023

$8,300 (+6.1%)

$451,600 + $159,600

$611,200

2022

$7,821 (+11.0%)

$429,000 + $161,300

$590,300

2021

$7,047 (+3.6%)

$414,000 + $161,300

$575,300

2020

$6,801 (+6.5%)

$398,900 + $161,300

$560,200

2019

$6,387 (−1.2%)

$383,900 + $112,000

$495,900

2018

$6,467 (+8.9%)

$376,300 + $103,800

$480,100

2017

$5,938 (+5.2%)

$323,700 + $103,800

$427,500

2016

$5,642 (−3.7%)

$308,600 + $103,800

$412,400

2015

$5,859 (+6.7%)

$286,000 + $103,800

$389,800

2014

$5,493 (+1.9%)

$263,400 + $103,800

$367,200

2013

$5,390 (+6.9%)

$263,400 + $103,800

$367,200

2012

$5,044 (+0.5%)

$246,500 + $103,800

$350,300

2011

$5,020 (+9.8%)

$246,500 + $114,100

$360,600

2010

$4,571 (+5.5%)

$259,700 + $83,700

$343,400

2009

$4,333

$264,600 + $89,400

$354,000

*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

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

5,227 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,008

Year built

1953

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

1676777S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Spaces: 2

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Basement
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Washer Hookup

Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting

Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Balcony / Deck,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,French Doors,Stainless Steel Appliances

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Recessed Lighting, Play Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,680
Foundation Area: 9,999
Foundation Details: Block
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Green

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Deck

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.12

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,044.32
Tax Year: 2012

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: Main St. to Edward Rd.
UnparsedAddress: 79 Edward Rd, Watertown MA 02472

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,008
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,227 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1676777S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Exclusions: W/D
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Cunniff Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

8/10

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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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

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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$914,000 – $1.11M

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Home values near 79 Edward Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
58 Edward Rd, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1512 Sq. Ft.	$1,000,687
72 Edward Rd, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1568 Sq. Ft.	$875,291

Address	Redfin Estimate
62 Edward Rd, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1304 Sq. Ft.	$988,662
76 Edward Rd, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1320 Sq. Ft.	$873,700

Address	Redfin Estimate
66 Edward Rd, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1176 Sq. Ft.	$879,947
80 Edward Rd, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1904 Sq. Ft.	$1,041,149

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