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  • $886,500

    281 Lexington St, Watertown, MA 02472

    3beds
    2baths
    1,611sqft
    Townhouse
    Built in 1949
    -- sqft lot
    $886,500 Zestimate®
    $550/sqft
    $4,023 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $886,500

    $833,000 - $949,000

    $4,023/mo

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    What's special

    This spectacular renovated townhome with ideal layout and location is available for rent 11/15/2019. Upon entry, you're greeted with a front to back, open concept living/dining/kitchen area that provides the open layout the modern renter desires. With hardwood floors throughout, first floor powder room, a cozy fireplace, and updated kitchen, the first floor truly leaves little to be desired. The second level includes the master suite, two guest bedrooms and a guest bath. The master suite is bright and sunny with skylight, multiple windows, vaulted ceiling, and its own bathroom with tiled shower. Laundry is also located on the second floor. This townhome has additional storage space in the basement, a private back yard, and tandem driveway. The home features a 2 zone gas heating system by forced hot air, as well as central air conditioning for the summer months. Utilities are the responsibility of the tenant, including water and sewer. Located less than a mile from the Waverly T station, 1.5 miles to Watertown Square, and in great proximity to major highways and Boston area destinations. Tenant pays all utilities including water and sewer

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2.5
    Heating
    • Forced air, Oil
    Cooling
    • Other
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Washer
    • Laundry: In Unit
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Basement: Unfinished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,611 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Off-street
    Features
    • Exterior features: Other
    Details
    • Parcel number: WATEM0359B0019L0000B

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Townhouse
    Materials
    • Frame
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1949

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Watertown

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $550/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $814,200
    • Annual tax amount: $9,510

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    8/25/2021Sold$743,500+74.1%$462/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #72851426 Report a problem
    11/18/2019Listing removed$3,400$2/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
    10/18/2019Price change$3,400-5.6%$2/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
    9/5/2019Listed for rent$3,600$2/sqft
    Source: RTN Realty Advisors LLC Report a problem
    3/29/2002Sold$427,000$265/sqft
    Source: Agent Provided Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$9,510 +17.8%$814,200 +18%
    2024$8,072 -6.3%$689,900 +8.7%
    2023$8,618 +9%$634,600 +6.4%
    2022$7,906 +10.9%$596,700 +2.5%
    2021$7,132 +3.5%$582,200 +2.6%
    2020$6,891 +6%$567,600 +12.4%
    2019$6,502 +4.8%$504,800 +9.6%
    2018$6,204 +4.1%$460,600 +7.3%
    2017$5,960 +1.5%$429,100
    2016$5,870 -2.7%$429,100 +6.9%
    2015$6,035 +7.9%$401,500 +7.4%
    2014$5,595 +1.9%$374,000
    2013$5,490 +1.9%$374,000
    2012$5,386 +3.5%$374,000
    2011$5,206 +6.3%$374,000 +1.7%
    2010$4,897 +2.1%$367,900 -6.1%
    2009$4,797 +5.2%$391,900 -2.1%
    2008$4,559 +2.3%$400,300 -6.2%
    2007$4,458 -6.7%$426,600 -0.2%
    2006$4,776 -1.1%$427,600 -3.4%
    2005$4,831 +7.4%$442,800 +1.9%
    2004$4,499 -8%$434,700 +12.4%
    2003$4,892 $386,700
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    Neighborhood: 02472

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