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38 Carey Ave # 3, Watertown MA 02472

Watertown, MA 02472
$274,000
2
Beds
1
Baths
600
Sq Ft
$457
Price/Sq Ft
1957
Year Built
1
Parking
18
Days on Market
Closed Listed Aug 17, 2017 • MLS# 72215440 Copied! • Updated Oct 8, 2017

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $259,900
Final Sale Price: $274,000
Difference: +$14,100 (+5.4%)
Performance Metrics
105.4%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
18
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $433
Sale $/sq ft: $457
This property sold for $457 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 5.4% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 18 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 13 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$457/sq ft
Area Average
$273/sq ft
Difference
+67.7%

This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.

About this home

Welcome home to this UPDATED CORNER UNIT condo in the much desired Chatham Condominiums! This SUNNY unit features an updated kitchen with STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES including a DISHWASHER, newer bathroom with a soaking tub, and an OPEN LAYOUT in which the living room flows into the Kitchen. This well maintained unit in a professionally managed building has laundry and additional storage right across the hall. It is located near WATERTOWN SQUARE, MOODY STREET in Waltham, and numerous restaurants and stores. AMAZING OPPORTUNITY for first time home buyers, investors or those looking to downsize! LOW CONDO FEE includes HEAT & HOT WATER! There is so much POTENTIAL to put your mark on this lovely condominium.

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Property History

Market Insights

99.3%
Price Range
19
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73497067
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏡
Currently Listed
Apr 7, 2026
$2,400
MLS #73497067 - Active
Previous Transaction - MLS #73021094
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Sep 19, 2022
$365,000
MLS #73021094
Sold
Oct 6, 2017
$274,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 19
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Listed for Sale
Aug 17, 2017
$259,900
Original listing
Agent: Covelle & Cohen Greater Boston Real Estate Team Office: RE/MAX Leading Edge

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2017 $2,950 $212,400

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$2,950
Tax Year 2017
HOA Fee
$275
Per month
Assessed Value
$212,400

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1957
Living Area 600 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Baseboard
Cooling None
Flooring Tile, Carpet
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement N
Laundry Common Area, In Building
Features None

Exterior

Construction Brick
Architecture None
Roof Shingle
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features Deeded
Total Spaces 1
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $2,950
Assessed Value $212,400

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $275
Fee Includes Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash
Amenities Hot Water
Optional Fee Includes None
Owner-Occupied Units 66
Pets No
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Garden","Low-Rise"]
Unit/Building 3
Sq Ft Source Field Card
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 19 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1957
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
600 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
1

Room Details

Other Floor

Bathroom1
Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bedroom3
Dining Room
Kitchen
Bathroom2
Bedroom2
Living Room
Bathroom3
Master Bedroom
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Carpet
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: N
Laundry: Common Area, In Building
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1957
Structure Type: Garden, Low-Rise
Exterior Materials: Brick
Roof: Shingle
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Deeded
School District
Watertown School District local
A-
School Safety 2024-25
1.0% Low
0.8% Suspensions 0.2% In-School 0.2% Emergency
4.5% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

8 schools
Jewish Community Day School
1.0 mi
Grades K-08
Atrium School
1.1 mi
Grades K-06
Perkins School for the Blind
1.3 mi
Grades PK-12
Star Academy (Watertown Campus)
2.2 mi
Grades PK-12
A
Cunniff School
0.3 mi | #166 of 824 | Score: 56.3
Improved 20 spots from last year
-1.9 below state avg
320 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
A
Hosmer School
1.4 mi | #140 of 824 | Score: 57.4
Improved 112 spots from last year
-0.8 below state avg
758 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
St. Stephen's Armenian School
1.9 mi
Grades PK-05
A+
James Russell Lowell School
890.4 mi | #84 of 824 | Score: 60.2
Improved 80 spots from last year
+2 above state avg
422 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

1 school
A-
Watertown Middle School
0.3 mi | #108 of 352 | Score: 48.6
Improved 11 spots from last year
-9.6 below state avg
583 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

2 schools
Walker Beacon School
0.4 mi
Grades 07-12
B+
Watertown High School
0.4 mi | #112 of 346 | Score: 59.3
Improved 118 spots from last year
+1.1 above state avg
761 students Diverse
18 sports • 1,578 athletes
Strong AP Program Rising School Career Tech Programs Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
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38 Carey Ave # 3, Watertown MA 02472

Watertown, MA 02472

Listing Information

Agent MLS ID TM316761
Office MLS ID AC1325
Listing Data Updated Oct 8, 2017 8:42 PM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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