Off market sep 2002 for $811K

$1,793,707

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,428/mo

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4,126

sq ft

86 Common St, Watertown, MA 02472

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1873Year Built

0.28 acresLot Size

$435Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by James Savas • Century 21 Adams Realty

Bought with Margaret Vogel • Century 21 Adams Realty

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•Source:MLS PIN #30594350

Redfin Estimate

$1,793,707

$982K since sold in September 2002$33K since September

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This home's estimate is 5.4% lower than the average sale price ($1.90M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$2,020,000
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SOLD JUN 9, 2026
$1,900,000
B
4 beds3 baths3,135 sq ft
23 Columbia St, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD SEP 15, 2026
$1,850,000
C
6 beds2.5 baths3,779 sq ft
17 Copley St, Newton, MA 02458
SOLD SEP 21, 2026
$1,300,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths3,089 sq ft
10 Stoneleigh Cir, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD MAR 31, 2026
$1,830,000
E
4 beds3.5 baths2,906 sq ft
25 Barnard Ave, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD SEP 4, 2026
$2,481,500
F
4 beds3.5 baths3,364 sq ft
42 Hillside Ter, Belmont, MA 02478

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Market trends in 02472, MA

Last updated September 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

Recently sold homes

110

2 MoM

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Sale history for 86 Common St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$20,236 (+4.4%)

$545,500 + $1,113,200

$1,658,700

2025

$19,374 (+15.0%)

$545,500 + $1,113,200

$1,658,700

2024

$16,847 (−4.9%)

$532,000 + $907,900

$1,439,900

2023

$17,721 (+5.8%)

$508,400 + $796,500

$1,304,900

2022

$16,748 (+12.4%)

$467,500 + $796,500

$1,264,000

2021

$14,906 (+5.1%)

$420,300 + $796,500

$1,216,800

2020

$14,186 (+4.7%)

$404,500 + $764,000

$1,168,500

2019

$13,555 (+2.7%)

$388,800 + $663,600

$1,052,400

2018

$13,203 (−3.0%)

$380,900 + $599,300

$980,200

2017

$13,615 (+4.0%)

$380,900 + $599,300

$980,200

2016

$13,086 (−6.0%)

$357,300 + $599,300

$956,600

2015

$13,916 (+0.5%)

$325,800 + $600,100

$925,900

2014

$13,851 (+1.9%)

$325,800 + $600,100

$925,900

2013

$13,592 (+5.1%)

$325,800 + $600,100

$925,900

2012

$12,936 (−1.0%)

$298,200 + $600,100

$898,300

2011

$13,061 (+2.9%)

$298,200 + $640,100

$938,300

2010

$12,699 (+17.7%)

$314,000 + $640,100

$954,100

2009

$10,786

$331,500 + $549,700

$881,200

Tax history for 86 Common St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$20,236 (+4.4%)

$545,500 + $1,113,200

$1,658,700

2025

$19,374 (+15.0%)

$545,500 + $1,113,200

$1,658,700

2024

$16,847 (−4.9%)

$532,000 + $907,900

$1,439,900

2023

$17,721 (+5.8%)

$508,400 + $796,500

$1,304,900

2022

$16,748 (+12.4%)

$467,500 + $796,500

$1,264,000

2021

$14,906 (+5.1%)

$420,300 + $796,500

$1,216,800

2020

$14,186 (+4.7%)

$404,500 + $764,000

$1,168,500

2019

$13,555 (+2.7%)

$388,800 + $663,600

$1,052,400

2018

$13,203 (−3.0%)

$380,900 + $599,300

$980,200

2017

$13,615 (+4.0%)

$380,900 + $599,300

$980,200

2016

$13,086 (−6.0%)

$357,300 + $599,300

$956,600

2015

$13,916 (+0.5%)

$325,800 + $600,100

$925,900

2014

$13,851 (+1.9%)

$325,800 + $600,100

$925,900

2013

$13,592 (+5.1%)

$325,800 + $600,100

$925,900

2012

$12,936 (−1.0%)

$298,200 + $600,100

$898,300

2011

$13,061 (+2.9%)

$298,200 + $640,100

$938,300

2010

$12,699 (+17.7%)

$314,000 + $640,100

$954,100

2009

$10,786

$331,500 + $549,700

$881,200

*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

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.28 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

4,266

Year built

1871

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

1896436S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 11, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 272
Length: 17
Width: 16
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 255
Length: 17
Width: 15
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 238
Length: 17
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 91
Length: 13
Width: 7
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 264
Length: 24
Width: 11
Level: Third

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 2

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second

Living Room Information
Area: 255
Length: 17
Width: 15
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Family Room Information
Area: 238
Length: 17
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Dining Room Information
Area: 272
Length: 17
Width: 16
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Kitchen Information
Area: 221
Length: 17
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Dimen: 14X13
Laundry Features: First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 4
Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Bedroom

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 11
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Wood, Tile
Interior Features: Bathroom - Half

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 4,126
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: YELLOW

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle, Slate, Other
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Exterior Features: Porch, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.27
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,084
Tax Year: 2002

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water, Oil

Location

HOA Information
Homeowners Association Membership Not Required

Location Information
UnparsedAddress: 86 Common Street, Watertown MA 02472

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,266
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 0.28 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1871
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1896436S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 11, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 5

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

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Schools

J.R. Lowell Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

8/10

Watertown Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi

7/10

Watertown High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi

6/10

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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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Watertown, MA • 02472

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Estimated sale price

$1.71M – $2.06M

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Home values near 86 Common St

Data from public records.

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98 Common Street, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2800 Sq. Ft.	$1,292,434
87 Common Street, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2051 Sq. Ft.	$1,096,592

Address	Redfin Estimate
91 Common Street, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2672 Sq. Ft.	$1,160,738
83 Common Street, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1500 Sq. Ft.	$951,656

Address	Redfin Estimate
89 Common Street, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1908 Sq. Ft.	$957,426
75 Common Street, Watertown, MA 6 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3374 Sq. Ft.	$1,376,507

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