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  • $1,486,000

    49 Chester St, Watertown, MA 02472

    4beds
    2,969sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1884
    5,662 Square Feet Lot
    $1,486,000 Zestimate®
    $501/sqft
    $5,574 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,486,000

    $1.38M - $1.60M

    $5,574/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Modern farmhouse, gut renovated in 2014, on quiet, landscaped corner lot w/in-ground irrigation, double lane driveway for 4 cars. 5min to new Arsenal Yards (grocery, movies, restaurants, retail), Watertown Sq, Library, Town Hall. 10 min to Harvard/Red Line or 1 block to direct bus. Large front porch, open foyer, elegant staircase; oversized windows illuminate high ceilings, decorative wainscoting, hardwood floors throughout. Spacious formal dining rm, open living rm; modern chef's kitchen leads to raised deck overlooking stone patio, shaded lawn! Half-bath, laundry, mudroom complete 1st floor. 2nd fl w/3 big bedrooms, full bath w jets, shower-tub, dual sinks. 3rd fl expansive family area or used as master loft w/soaring cathedral ceilings, floor-to-ceiling arch window, built-in bench, extra storage, enormous full bath. Clean, bright basement is a rec room today or your dream guest suite tomorrow. This must-see classic home w/unique twist is ready for you, family & friends to enjoy!

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Garbage disposal, Range / Oven
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood, Slate
    • Basement: Unfinished
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,969 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Garage - Detached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Stone, Vinyl
    Lot
    • Size: 5,662 Square Feet
    Details
    • Parcel number: WATEM1016B0008L0008

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Colonial
    Materials
    • Frame
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1884

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Watertown

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $501/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $1,247,500
    • Annual tax amount: $14,571

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    12/19/2019Sold$1,020,000-1.9%$344/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    11/11/2019Pending sale$1,040,000$350/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Realty #72579714 Report a problem
    10/18/2019Price change$1,040,000-5.5%$350/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Realty #72579714 Report a problem
    10/15/2019Listed for sale$1,100,000+18.9%$370/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Realty #72579714 Report a problem
    11/24/2015Listing removed$924,988$312/sqft
    Source: Realty Executives #71901644 Report a problem
    9/10/2015Price change$924,988-2.6%$312/sqft
    Source: Realty Executives #71901644 Report a problem
    7/16/2015Listed for sale$950,000+21.8%$320/sqft
    Source: Realty Executives #71874211 Report a problem
    5/30/2014Sold$780,000-2.5%$263/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    4/10/2014Listed for sale$799,900+95.1%$269/sqft
    Source: Delaney & Venezia Inc. #71658010 Report a problem
    4/26/2013Sold$410,000$138/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$14,571 +8.1%$1,247,500 +8.3%
    2024$13,474 -7.4%$1,151,600 +7.5%
    2023$14,551 +9.1%$1,071,500 +6.4%
    2022$13,340 +9.7%$1,006,800 +1.5%
    2021$12,157 +2.4%$992,400 +1.5%
    2020$11,873 +7.7%$978,000 +14.3%
    2019$11,021 +7%$855,700 +11.9%
    2018$10,296 +3.3%$764,400 +6.5%
    2017$9,967 +9.5%$717,600 +7.8%
    2016$9,105 -3.4%$665,600 +6.1%
    2015$9,430 +5.8%$627,400 +5.4%
    2014$8,909 +43.8%$595,500 +41.1%
    2013$6,196 +5.5%$422,100 +3.5%
    2012$5,871 +8.3%$407,700 +4.7%
    2011$5,419 +0.8%$389,300 -3.6%
    2010$5,376 +4%$403,900 -4.3%
    2009$5,167 +5.7%$422,100 -1.7%
    2008$4,890 +5.9%$429,300 -2.9%
    2007$4,619 -3.2%$442,000 +3.5%
    2006$4,772 +1.9%$427,200 -0.5%
    2005$4,683 +6.6%$429,200 +1.2%
    2004$4,392 +10%$424,300 +34.5%
    2003$3,991 +6.2%$315,500 +5%
    2002$3,759 +18.9%$300,500 +27.3%
    2000$3,161 +3.8%$236,100 +10.2%
    1999$3,044 $214,200
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 02472

    Nearby schools

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Hosmer**
    • Middle: Watertown MS
    • High: Watertown HS

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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