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$1,221,433

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2 ba

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2,911

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79 Richards Rd, Watertown, MA 02472

About this home

79 Richards Rd is a 2,911 square foot multi-family home on a 6,534 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Watertown data, we estimate the home's value is $1,221,433.

Multi-familyProperty Type

1925Year Built

6,534 sq ftLot Size

$420Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,221,433

$4,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 9.6% higher than the average sale price ($1.11M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$660,000
A
5 beds2 baths2,657 sq ft
13-15 Paul St, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD AUG 11, 2026
$1,225,000
B
4 beds2 baths2,862 sq ft
13-15 Columbia St, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD APR 24, 2026
$1,300,000
C
5 beds2 baths2,732 sq ft
7-9 Clyde Rd, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD JUL 9, 2026
$1,089,000
D
4 beds2 baths2,226 sq ft
9 Fairview Ave, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$1,325,000
E
5 beds2 baths2,771 sq ft
93-95 Poplar St, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$1,085,000
F
4 beds2 baths2,392 sq ft
56-58 California 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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Sale history for 79 Richards Rd

As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$13,427 (+9.0%)

$616,200 + $533,400

$1,149,600

2024

$12,321 (−9.5%)

$607,700 + $445,400

$1,053,100

2023

$13,613 (+7.0%)

$569,700 + $432,700

$1,002,400

2022

$12,728 (+14.5%)

$524,200 + $436,400

$960,600

2021

$11,121 (+1.9%)

$486,200 + $421,600

$907,800

2020

$10,914 (+2.0%)

$486,200 + $412,800

$899,000

2019

$10,699 (−0.6%)

$486,200 + $344,500

$830,700

2018

$10,764 (−1.1%)

$486,200 + $312,900

$799,100

2017

$10,888 (+7.8%)

$471,000 + $312,900

$783,900

2016

$10,100 (+8.4%)

$425,400 + $312,900

$738,300

2015

$9,320 (+3.0%)

$383,600 + $236,500

$620,100

2014

$9,049 (+1.9%)

$368,400 + $236,500

$604,900

2013

$8,880 (+5.3%)

$368,400 + $236,500

$604,900

2012

$8,437 (+13.6%)

$349,400 + $236,500

$585,900

2011

$7,429 (+4.6%)

$315,300 + $218,400

$533,700

2010

$7,104 (−4.5%)

$315,300 + $218,400

$533,700

2009

$7,436

$358,200 + $249,300

$607,500

Tax history for 79 Richards Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$13,427 (+9.0%)

$616,200 + $533,400

$1,149,600

2024

$12,321 (−9.5%)

$607,700 + $445,400

$1,053,100

2023

$13,613 (+7.0%)

$569,700 + $432,700

$1,002,400

2022

$12,728 (+14.5%)

$524,200 + $436,400

$960,600

2021

$11,121 (+1.9%)

$486,200 + $421,600

$907,800

2020

$10,914 (+2.0%)

$486,200 + $412,800

$899,000

2019

$10,699 (−0.6%)

$486,200 + $344,500

$830,700

2018

$10,764 (−1.1%)

$486,200 + $312,900

$799,100

2017

$10,888 (+7.8%)

$471,000 + $312,900

$783,900

2016

$10,100 (+8.4%)

$425,400 + $312,900

$738,300

2015

$9,320 (+3.0%)

$383,600 + $236,500

$620,100

2014

$9,049 (+1.9%)

$368,400 + $236,500

$604,900

2013

$8,880 (+5.3%)

$368,400 + $236,500

$604,900

2012

$8,437 (+13.6%)

$349,400 + $236,500

$585,900

2011

$7,429 (+4.6%)

$315,300 + $218,400

$533,700

2010

$7,104 (−4.5%)

$315,300 + $218,400

$533,700

2009

$7,436

$358,200 + $249,300

$607,500

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,550

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Hot Water

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 10

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Construction Type: Frame
Exterior Wall: Vinyl
Roof Shape Type: Hip

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,911
Gross Sq. Ft: 6,003
# of Units: 2
# of Stories: 2

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,534
Municipality Name: WATERTOWN
Acres: 0.15
Zoning Code: T
State Use Description: 2-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,911
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,534 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 853784

Home facts updated by county records on Nov 14, 2025

Around this home

Schools

Hosmer Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi

7/10

Watertown Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi

7/10

Watertown High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi

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

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

59% 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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$1.16M – $1.41M

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Home values near 79 Richards Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
13 Richards Rd Apartment 11, Watertown, MA 6 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2943 Sq. Ft.	$1,272,774
22 Richards Rd, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2820 Sq. Ft.	$1,260,907

Address	Redfin Estimate
19 Richards Rd, Watertown, MA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2777 Sq. Ft.	$1,218,298
18 Richards Rd, Watertown, MA 6 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2928 Sq. Ft.	$1,358,104

Address	Redfin Estimate
21 Richards Rd, Watertown, MA 6 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2616 Sq. Ft.	$1,226,682
10 Richards Rd, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2652 Sq. Ft.	$1,257,598

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