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Listed by: homecoin.com • Jonathan Minerick

$815,000

49 Bancroft Street, Watertown, MA 02472

3beds

1,426sqft

$5,570/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1930

3,049 Square Feet Lot

$810,800 Zestimate^®

$572/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Landscaped backyardDining roomLots of counter spaceHardwood floorsGranite countertopsAmple closet space throughoutStainless steel appliances

This is a charming home in Watertown that boasts several recent renovations. This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home has hardwood floors, natural woodwork, a sunny front porch and a grape vine covered side porch that overlooks a landscaped backyard . A living room fireplace and some nooks and crannies invite warm living. You can cook for friends in a newly renovated kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and lots of counter space. You can entertain guests in the dining room in the winter and deck in the summer. This home is in move in condition. Renovations in the past few years include: a remodeled kitchen, remodeled bathroom with a soaking tub, an energy efficient furnace, and new oil tank (coming). Ample closet space throughout. Private fenced-in yard. Two blocks to the Charles River bike path, public transportation, and restaurants. A large, sunny room in the basement provides 250 feet of additional living space.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Heating

ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Radiator, Steam, Boiler

Cooling

None

Appliances

Included: ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, Microwave, Electric Range, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater off Boiler
Laundry: Laundry Hook-ups, In Basement

Features

Natural Light, Natural Woodwork, Smart Thermostat
Flooring: Hardwood
Windows: Screens, ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows
Basement: Climate Controlled,Concrete Floor,Full,Partially Finished,Interior Stairs,Storage Space,Interior Access,Exterior Entry,Basement Stairs,Walk-Up Access
Has fireplace: Yes
Fireplace features: Fireplace Screens/Equip, Wood Burning

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,626
Total interior livable area: 1,426 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,176
Finished area below ground: 250

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Paved, Driveway, Off Street, Parking Spaces 2
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Accessibility

Accessibility features: Paved Parking

Features

Levels: Two
Stories: 2
Patio & porch: Porch
Exterior features: Deck, Garden
Fencing: Full
Frontage length: Road frontage: 120

Lot

Size: 3,049 Square Feet
Features: Corner Lot, Landscaped, Level, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Near Shopping, Neighborhood, Near Public Transit, Near School(s)

Details

Parcel number: WATEM0350B0018L0131
Zoning description: T
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Colonial
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Vinyl Siding
Foundation: Concrete, Concrete Slab
Roof: Asphalt Shingle

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1930

Utilities & green energy

Electric: 100 Amp Service, 220 Volts
Utilities for property: Cable, Sewer Connected

Community & HOA

Community

Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Battery Smoke Detector

Location

Region: Watertown

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $572/sqft
Tax assessed value: $766,100
Annual tax amount: $5,654
Date on market: 9/17/2026

Estimated market value

$810,800

$770,000 - $851,000

$3,931/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/17/2026	Listed for sale	$815,000+41.8%$572/sqft
Source: PrimeMLS #5110347 Report a problem
7/16/2019	Listing removed	$574,900$403/sqft
Source: Derek Eisenberg #72517191 Report a problem
6/25/2019	Price change	$574,900-4%$403/sqft
Source: Derek Eisenberg #72517191 Report a problem
6/12/2019	Listed for sale	$599,000+53.6%$420/sqft
Source: Continental Real Estate Group, Inc. #72517191 Report a problem
6/24/2018	Listing removed	$2,500$2/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
5/31/2018	Listed for rent	$2,500$2/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
7/31/2013	Sold	$389,900+1.3%$273/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
5/28/2013	Price change	$384,900-3.5%$270/sqft
Source: McGeough Lamacchia Realty, Inc #71516766 Report a problem
4/30/2013	Listed for sale	$399,000$280/sqft
Source: McGeough Lamacchia Realty, Inc #71516766 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$8,815 +10.3%	$754,700 +10.4%
2024	$7,995 -9.3%	$683,300 +5.3%
2023	$8,813 +13.4%	$649,000 +10.7%
2022	$7,771 +10.8%	$586,500 +2.4%
2021	$7,016 +3.4%	$572,700 +2.5%
2020	$6,786 +2%	$559,000 +8.2%
2019	$6,653 +3.3%	$516,500 +8.1%
2018	$6,439 +8.8%	$478,000 +12.2%
2017	$5,920 +5.8%	$426,200 +4.2%
2016	$5,596 -0.7%	$409,100 +9.2%
2015	$5,633 +5.3%	$374,800 +4.8%
2014	$5,350 +1.9%	$357,600
2013	$5,250 +6%	$357,600 +4%
2012	$4,952 +1.6%	$343,900 -1.7%
2011	$4,872 -3.8%	$350,000 -8%
2010	$5,066 +5.2%	$380,600 -3.2%
2009	$4,814 +5.6%	$393,300 -1.7%
2008	$4,558 +3.2%	$400,200 -5.3%
2007	$4,418 +10.3%	$422,800 +17.9%
2006	$4,006 +0.1%	$358,600 -2.3%
2005	$4,003 +13.9%	$366,900 +8.1%
2004	$3,514 +3.1%	$339,500 +26%
2003	$3,408 +6.2%	$269,400 +5%
2002	$3,210 +18.1%	$256,600 +26.5%
2000	$2,717 +4%	$202,900 +10.4%
1999	$2,612	$183,800