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Off Market Jan 2014 for $620K

$1,341,224

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,018/mo

•

2,800

sq ft

98 Common St, Watertown, MA 02472

About this home

Located on Common St in one of most desirable parts of Watertown. Exceptional solid structured, Stucco Colonial Home on approx 8262 sqft lot w/2800+ sqft interior. Interior craftsmanship combined with one's personal touch is what generates the beautiful historic yet modern home w/high end value. House includes 4 floors & endless amounts of storage space. 4 beds, finished attic & bsmt, bright office extending 1/2 the length of house w/large windows including special order Venetian blinds. 1.5 baths where full bath incl tub, shower, bidet & heated towel rack. Finished attic w/2 skylights & hidden storage area. Wood burning stove ready for hook up in area of your choice. Large eat-in kitchen plus formal dining rm. Finished basement w/separate additional storage area including IKEA shelving as well as separate laundry rm. Walkout entrance in basement to yard that includes above ground pool q/new TREX decking encircled by privacy lattice. Oversized 2 car garage at the end of driveway.

Single-familyProperty Type

1930Year Built

8,262 sq ftLot Size

$479Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Albert Tu • Thread Real Estate, LLC

Bought with Non Member • Non Member Office

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•Source:MLS PIN #71616032

Redfin Estimate

$1,341,224

$721K since sold in January 2014$54K since July

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This home's estimate is 0.5% higher than the average sale price ($1.33M) of 6 comparable homes.

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B
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C
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SOLD JUN 12, 2026
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D
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SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$1,400,000
E
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SOLD BY REDFIN JUL 29, 2026
$1,110,000
F
4 beds2 baths2,770 sq ft
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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 98 Common St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71616032

Jan 30, 2014

Sold

$620,000

$221/sq ft

Dec 27, 2013

Contingent

—

Dec 13, 2013

Listed

$639,000

$228/sq ft

Public Records

May 23, 2008

Sold

$545,000

$195/sq ft

MLS PIN #70733999

May 23, 2008

Listing Removed

—

May 23, 2008

Sold

$545,000

$195/sq ft

Apr 29, 2008

Contingent

—

Mar 31, 2008

Listing Removed

—

Mar 28, 2008

Listed

$550,000

$196/sq ft

MLS PIN #30254115

Dec 4, 1998

Sold

$350,000

$125/sq ft

Oct 12, 1998

Listing Removed

—

Aug 29, 1998

Listed

$370,000

$132/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$14,719 (+6.9%)

$526,600 + $679,900

$1,206,500

2025

$13,770 (+10.2%)

$526,600 + $652,300

$1,178,900

2024

$12,496 (−7.1%)

$510,200 + $557,800

$1,068,000

2023

$13,456 (+8.8%)

$487,300 + $503,600

$990,900

2022

$12,362 (+20.2%)

$449,200 + $483,800

$933,000

2021

$10,284 (+2.8%)

$403,600 + $435,900

$839,500

2020

$10,006 (+6.4%)

$388,300 + $435,900

$824,200

2019

$9,400 (+3.4%)

$373,100 + $356,700

$729,800

2018

$9,094 (−3.0%)

$365,500 + $309,600

$675,100

2017

$9,377 (+9.8%)

$365,500 + $309,600

$675,100

2016

$8,542 (+8.2%)

$342,600 + $281,800

$624,400

2015

$7,895 (+0.5%)

$312,200 + $213,100

$525,300

2014

$7,858 (+1.9%)

$312,200 + $213,100

$525,300

2013

$7,711 (+7.4%)

$312,200 + $213,100

$525,300

2012

$7,180 (+0.5%)

$285,500 + $213,100

$498,600

2011

$7,142 (+2.6%)

$285,500 + $227,600

$513,100

2010

$6,962 (+10.2%)

$300,800 + $222,300

$523,100

2009

$6,318

$309,300 + $206,900

$516,200

Tax history for 98 Common St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$14,719 (+6.9%)

$526,600 + $679,900

$1,206,500

2025

$13,770 (+10.2%)

$526,600 + $652,300

$1,178,900

2024

$12,496 (−7.1%)

$510,200 + $557,800

$1,068,000

2023

$13,456 (+8.8%)

$487,300 + $503,600

$990,900

2022

$12,362 (+20.2%)

$449,200 + $483,800

$933,000

2021

$10,284 (+2.8%)

$403,600 + $435,900

$839,500

2020

$10,006 (+6.4%)

$388,300 + $435,900

$824,200

2019

$9,400 (+3.4%)

$373,100 + $356,700

$729,800

2018

$9,094 (−3.0%)

$365,500 + $309,600

$675,100

2017

$9,377 (+9.8%)

$365,500 + $309,600

$675,100

2016

$8,542 (+8.2%)

$342,600 + $281,800

$624,400

2015

$7,895 (+0.5%)

$312,200 + $213,100

$525,300

2014

$7,858 (+1.9%)

$312,200 + $213,100

$525,300

2013

$7,711 (+7.4%)

$312,200 + $213,100

$525,300

2012

$7,180 (+0.5%)

$285,500 + $213,100

$498,600

2011

$7,142 (+2.6%)

$285,500 + $227,600

$513,100

2010

$6,962 (+10.2%)

$300,800 + $222,300

$523,100

2009

$6,318

$309,300 + $206,900

$516,200

*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

8,276 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,617

Year built

1930

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

1027082S

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: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 8
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #4 Information
Level: Second

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

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

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

Living Room Information
Level: First

Family Room Information
Level: First

Dining Room Information
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Level: First

Office Room Information
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Finished

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 11
Interior Features: Office, Foyer

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,800
Foundation Area: 9,999
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Pool - Above Ground

Pool Information
Has Private Pool
Pool Features: Above Ground

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.19

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,711
Tax Year: 2013

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling: Other

Location

Location Information
Directions: GPS
UnparsedAddress: 98 Common St, Watertown MA 02472

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Park

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,617
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 8,276 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1027082S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

J.R. Lowell Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

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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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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Watertown, MA • 02472

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Home values near 98 Common St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
86 Common Street, Watertown, MA 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 4126 Sq. Ft.	$1,826,297
111 Common Street, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2056 Sq. Ft.	$1,271,633

Address	Redfin Estimate
112 Common Street, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2951 Sq. Ft.	$1,476,880
107 Common Street, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1872 Sq. Ft.	$966,221

Address	Redfin Estimate
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