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.
Sold for $387,500
$387,500
38 Carey Ave APT 5, Watertown, MA 02472
2beds
600sqft
Condominium
Built in 1957
-- sqft lot
$390,500 Zestimate®
$646/sqft
$2,374 Estimated rent
Home value
$390,500
$359,000 - $422,000
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jack Porter 617-922-3511,
The Spencer Group 617-965-8388,
Jack Porter 617-922-3511
Bought with:
Andrew DiDuca
RE/MAX Select Realty
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73415761
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Level: Second
Family room
- Level: Second
Kitchen
- Level: Second
Living room
- Level: Second
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: In Basement, In Building
Features
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: No
- Common walls with other units/homes: 2+ Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 600
- Total interior livable area: 600 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 600
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Off Street
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Details
- Parcel number: 050514000401021,850098
- Zoning: R75
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
Materials
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1957
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Public School
HOA
- Amenities included: Hot Water
- Services included: Heat, Gas, Water, Sewer, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
- HOA fee: $350 monthly
Location
- Region: Watertown
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $646/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $337,986
- Annual tax amount: $4,200
- Date on market: 12/27/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/29/2025 | Sold | $387,500-3.1%$646/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73415761 Report a problem | ||
| 8/20/2025 | Price change | $399,900-2.5%$667/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73415761 Report a problem | ||
| 8/8/2025 | Listed for sale | $410,000+121.6%$683/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73415761 Report a problem | ||
| 5/19/2006 | Sold | $185,000+90.7%$308/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 11/1/1989 | Sold | $97,000$162/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,222 +7.7% | $361,500 +7.9% |
| 2024 | $3,920 -7.7% | $335,000 +7.1% |
| 2023 | $4,249 +14.7% | $312,900 +11.9% |
| 2022 | $3,703 +9.9% | $279,500 +1.7% |
| 2021 | $3,368 +0.9% | $274,900 |
| 2020 | $3,337 +1.8% | $274,900 +8% |
| 2019 | $3,278 +9.5% | $254,500 +14.5% |
| 2018 | $2,994 -3% | $222,300 |
| 2017 | $3,088 +12.8% | $222,300 +11.1% |
| 2016 | $2,737 +6.9% | $200,100 +17.4% |
| 2015 | $2,561 +0.5% | $170,400 |
| 2014 | $2,549 +1.9% | $170,400 |
| 2013 | $2,501 +1.9% | $170,400 |
| 2012 | $2,454 -2.9% | $170,400 -6.2% |
| 2011 | $2,528 +2.5% | $181,600 -2% |
| 2010 | $2,466 +6.3% | $185,300 -2.2% |
| 2009 | $2,319 +5.5% | $189,500 -1.9% |
| 2008 | $2,199 -2.7% | $193,100 -10.8% |
| 2007 | $2,261 | $216,400 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 02472
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Cunniff Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 7/10Watertown Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 6/10Watertown High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Cunniff Elementary School
- Middle: Watertown Middle School
- High: Watertown High School
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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