Dimensions9.2 x 9.1
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood
229 Watertown St # 2, Watertown MA 02472
Watertown, MA 02472 • East Watertown
$732,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$755,000
Final Sale Price:
$732,000
Difference:
$23,000 (-3.0%)
Performance Metrics
97.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
24
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$460
Sale $/sq ft:
$446
This property sold for $446 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 3.0% below the original asking price.
With only 24 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.
About this home
This is stunning 3-bedroom, 2-bath condo/townhouse, ideally situated along the Newton border in the rapidly growing Watertown area. The main level features a bright kitchen with a sunny eat-in area, an open-concept living and dining space highlighted by a cozy wood-burning stove and a built-in china cabinet. A full bathroom rounds out the first floor. Upstairs, you'll find two bedrooms along with a large master suite and a full family bathroom. The unfinished basement offers abundant storage and potential for future expansion. The property includes two assigned parking spaces.The location is truly unbeatable, with easy access to Cambridge, Boston, and the dynamic Arsenal Yards development. Enjoy the vibrant restaurant scene in Watertown Square and nearby recreational opportunities along the Charles River. Convenient access to the Mass Pike, public transit (with the 59 bus on Watertown Street), and the Watertown MBTA Yard.
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Property History
Market Insights
31.5%
Price Range
26
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales
Property Timeline
Sold
Jan 3, 2025
$732,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 26
Listed for Sale
Nov 14, 2024
$755,000
Original listing
Agent: Olena Lyons
Office: Red Tree Real Estate
Previous Transaction - MLS #72531680
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
Sep 4, 2019
$517,000
MLS #72531680
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/03/2025 | ✓ Sold | $732,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 11/14/2024 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $755,000 | - | - | Original listing |
| 09/04/2019 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $517,000 | - | - | MLS #72531680 |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,520 | $557,300 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$6,520
Tax Year 2024
HOA Fee
$300
Monthly
Assessed Value
$557,300
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
1928
Living Area
1,642 sq ft
Lot Size
0.24 acres
Stories
2
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
2
Total Rooms
5
Interior
Heating
Baseboard, Natural Gas, Wood Stove
Cooling
None
Flooring
Hardwood
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace
None
Basement
Y
Laundry
In Unit
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
None
Architecture
None
Roof
None
Features
Patio - Enclosed
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Patio - Enclosed
Parking
Features
Assigned
Total Spaces
2
Utilities
Electric
Circuit Breakers
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Gas Range
Financial
Annual Tax
$6,520
Assessed Value
$557,300
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$300 Monthly
Fee Includes
Insurance, Snow Removal, Trash
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Lead Paint
Unknown
Seller Disclosures
None
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
["Townhouse"]
Unit/Building
2
Sq Ft Source
Unit Floor Plan
Documents
None
County
Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
26 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1928
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,642 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Stories
2
Entry Level
1
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Dimensions9.4 x 14.1
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood
Dimensions10.11 x 9.6
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood
Dimensions5.8 x 6.7
FeaturesBathroom - Full
Dimensions9.2 x 9.1
FeaturesBathroom - Full
Dimensions11.11 x 6.7
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan
Dimensions26.4 x 14.2
FeaturesWood / Coal / Pellet Stove, Flooring - Hardwood
Dimensions13.9 x 14.1
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood
FeaturesYes
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchPatio - Enclosed
Room Markers
KKitchen (1)
BRBedroom (3)
BABathroom (3)
DDining (1)
LLiving (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Hardwood
Appliances:
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
Y
Laundry:
In Unit
Security:
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1928
Structure Type:
Townhouse
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories:
2
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Baseboard, Natural Gas, Wood Stove
Heating Zones:
2
Cooling:
None
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Patio - Enclosed
Patio & Porch:
Patio - Enclosed
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Total Parking Spaces:
2
Parking Features:
Assigned
Nearby Schools
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
Elementary Schools
3 schools
A-
Lincoln-Eliot Elementary School
0.2 mi
|
#251 of 825
|
Score: 52.3
Dropped 194 spots from last year
-5.9 below state avg
355 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
Walnut Park Montessori School
0.4 mi
Grades PK-K
Jackson School
0.4 mi
Grades K-06
Middle Schools
3 schools
B+
Watertown Middle School
0.8 mi
|
#110 of 352
|
Score: 48.5
Improved 9 spots from last year
-9.8 below state avg
591 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A+
F.A. Day Middle School
0.9 mi
|
#13 of 352
|
Score: 63.2
Improved 38 spots from last year
+5 above state avg
830 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
A+
Bigelow Middle School
0.9 mi
|
#22 of 352
|
Score: 60.9
Improved 48 spots from last year
+2.7 above state avg
451 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
High Schools
3 schools
B+
Watertown High School
0.6 mi
|
#107 of 346
|
Score: 60.1
Improved 123 spots from last year
+1.9 above state avg
728 students
Diverse
18 sports
• 1,578 athletes
Strong AP Program
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
Career Tech Programs
Grades 09-12
A+
Newton North High School
1.3 mi
|
#7 of 346
|
Score: 76.8
Improved 44 spots from last year
+18.6 above state avg
2,055 students
Diverse
20 sports
• 3,076 athletes
Strong AP Program
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
Career Tech Programs
Grades 09-12
Walker Beacon School
1.4 mi
Grades 07-12
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Neighborhood
East Watertown
229 Watertown St # 2, Watertown MA 02472
Watertown, MA 02472
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Olena Lyons
Listing Office
Red Tree Real Estate
Office Phone
617-487-8015
Agent MLS ID
CN250841
Office MLS ID
AN0907
Listing Data Updated
Feb 14, 2025 2:28 PM EST
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