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49 Russell Avenue, Watertown MA 02472

Watertown, MA 02472 • East Watertown - Oakley
$1,925,000
Est. $10,246/month
6
Beds
2.5
Baths
3,668
Sq Ft
$525
Price/Sq Ft
0.36
Acres
1892
Year Built
Single Family Residence
Type
13
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 26, 2025 • MLS# 73275729

About this home

Beautiful tree-lined residential side street, 1 of Watertown's finest houses. Majestically sited. 1892 Queen Anne/Colonial Revival close to Harvard Sq., Watertown Sq., Silver Line to Boston, Storrow Drive, Mass. Pike. Deep, spacious wrap-around porch. Gracious, elegant, high-ceiling rooms. Superb light exposures. 5-6 bedrooms + huge studio/office. Arched windows, bay windows, gorgeous stained glass, oversized windows throughout, handsome period fireplaces, magnificent original woodwork, large deck, dormers, turret, variety of shingle patterns, generous bay windows, great traffic flow. Expansive, level, landscaped grounds ideal for children, gardening, entertaining. Mature trees & shrubs, many perennials. Lovely views of neighboring gardens & residences from all of the house's many windows. Oak floors, cross-ventilation. 2-car garage, 4-car driveway. Not on market in 38 years! Russell Ave. getting new infrastructure. Several-hundred-million-dollar state-of-the-art high school nearby.

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,925,000
Final Sale Price: $1,925,000
Difference: +$0 (+0.0%)
Performance Metrics
100.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold at asking price
13
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $525
Sale $/sq ft: $525
This property sold for $525 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold exactly at the asking price.

With only 13 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Facts & Features

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Property Category
Residential
Year Built
1892
Bedrooms
6
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
3,668 sq ft
Total Rooms
11

Interior Features

Flooring
Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood, Pine, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Vinyl
Heating
Central, Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas
Has Heating
Yes
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Has Cooling
Yes
Fireplace Features
Dining Room, Living Room
Has Fireplace
Yes
Number of Fireplaces
2
Appliances
Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Cooktop
Interior Features
Closet, Open Floorplan, Storage, Lighting - Pendant, Archway, Crown Molding, Dining Area, Recessed Lighting, Cedar Closet(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Center Hall, Kitchen, Bedroom, Internet Available - Unknown
Laundry Features
Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Basement Details
Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete, Unfinished
Window Features
Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Storm Window(s)
Door Features
Storm Door(s)
Accessibility Features
No

Exterior & Structure

Construction Materials
Frame
Architectural Style
Victorian, Queen Anne, Colonial Revival
Roof
Shingle
Foundation
Stone, Granite
Exterior Features
Balcony / Deck, Porch, Deck, Rain Gutters, Fenced Yard, Garden
Patio/Porch Features
Porch, Deck
Fencing
Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Has Spa
No
View
Scenic View(s)
Has View
Yes
Waterfront Property
No

Lot & Land

Lot Size
0.36 acres
Lot Size
15,899 sq ft
Lot Size Area
0.3600
Lot Features
Level
Road Frontage Type
Public

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces
2
Has Garage
Yes
Attached Garage
No
Has Carport
No
Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces
4
Parking Features
Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Deeded, Paved
Covered Parking Spaces
2

Utilities & Systems

Utilities Available
for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Water Source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Electric
Circuit Breakers

Community & HOA

Subdivision
Oakley
Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
HOA
No
Senior Community
No

Financial & Tax Information

Annual Tax Amount
$20,889
Tax Year
2024
Tax Assessed Value
$1,785,400
Tax Lot
L:0000
Tax Block
B:0021
Tax Map Number
M:1103
Parcel Number
M:1103 B:0021 L:0000,853392
Zoning
S-10

Additional Details

Year Built Source
Public Records
Year Built Details
Actual
Attached Property
No
Exclusions
None

Location

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Neighborhood

East Watertown - Oakley

49 Russell Avenue, Watertown MA 02472

Watertown, MA 02472

Walkability

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Schools

School information not available

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Estimated Monthly Payment $0

Payment Breakdown

Principal & Interest $0
Property Tax $1,741
Homeowners Insurance $200
PMI $0

Property History

Market Insights

15
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

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Sold
Oct 31, 2024
$1,925,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 15
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Listed for Sale
Aug 9, 2024
$1,925,000
Original listing
Agent: The Petrowsky Jones Group Office: Compass

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Aug 9, 2024 New Listing Added $1,925,000 —

Market Statistics

Days on Market
13 days
Price per Sq Ft
$525

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2024 $20,889 $1,785,400

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$20,889
Tax Year 2024
Assessed Value
$1,785,400

Listing Information

Listing Agent The Petrowsky Jones Group
Listing Office Compass
Agent MLS ID TEAM0207
Office MLS ID AN2606

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