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38 Carey Ave # 5, Watertown MA 02472
Watertown, MA 02472 • Waverly
$387,500
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$410,000
Final Sale Price:
$387,500
Difference:
$22,500 (-5.5%)
Performance Metrics
94.5%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
26
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$683
Sale $/sq ft:
$646
This property sold for $646 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 5.5% below the original asking price.
With only 26 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.
Nearby Sales Comparison
Based on 29 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days
This Property
$646/sq ft
Area Median
$511/sq ft
Difference
+26.5%
This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.
About this home
Price reduced! Welcome to 38 Carey Avenue, a charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath condo located in the heart of Watertown — a rapidly growing community. This home offers a comfortable layout and an unbeatable location close to public transportation, schools for all ages, and all the amenities the area has to offer. A great opportunity to find your place in one of Greater Boston’s most sought-after neighborhoods.
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Property History
Market Insights
3.1%
Price Range
30
Total Days on Market
Property Timeline
Sold
Sep 29, 2025
$387,500
Property sold
Days on Market: 30
Listed for Sale
Aug 8, 2025
$399,900
Original listing
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/29/2025 | ✓ Sold | $387,500 | - | - | Property sold |
| 08/08/2025 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $399,900 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,200 | $337,986 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$4,200
Tax Year 2025
HOA Fee
$350
Monthly
Assessed Value
$337,986
Facts & Features
Central AC
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
1957
Living Area
600 sq ft
Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
1
Total Rooms
5
Interior
Heating
Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
None
Appliances
None
Fireplace
None
Basement
N
Laundry
In Basement, In Building
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
None
Architecture
None
Roof
Shingle
Features
None
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
None
Parking
Features
Off Street
Total Spaces
1
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
None
Financial
Annual Tax
$4,200
Assessed Value
$337,986
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$350 Monthly
Fee Includes
Heat, Gas, Water, Sewer, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
Amenities
Hot Water
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
None
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
["Low-Rise"]
Unit/Building
5
Sq Ft Source
Field Card
Documents
Master Deed (1)
County
Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
30 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1957
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
600 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Stories
3
Entry Level
2
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
600 sq ft above grade
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Display Options
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (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:
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
N
Laundry:
In Basement, In Building
Security:
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1957
Structure Type:
Low-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Shingle
Foundation:
Stories:
3
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling:
Central Air
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:
Off Street
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
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)
2.1 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
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
High Schools
2 schools
Walker Beacon School
0.4 mi
Grades 07-12
B+
Watertown High School
0.3 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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Neighborhood
Waverly
38 Carey Ave # 5, Watertown MA 02472
Watertown, MA 02472
Listing Information
Agent MLS ID
CN213617
Office MLS ID
AN2404
Listing Data Updated
Oct 4, 2025 11:33 AM 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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