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  • $1,113,700

    55 Franklin St, Watertown, MA 02472

    4beds
    2baths
    1,800sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1900
    10,018 Square Feet Lot
    $1,113,700 Zestimate®
    $619/sqft
    $4,332 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,113,700

    $1.04M - $1.20M

    $4,332/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    A New Hampshire feel on this hidden quarter acre spread full of mature trees provide wooded lot and grounds. Charming traditional single family house in the heart of Watertown! 4 equal-size bedroom with large closets. Two Bathrooms. Polished hardwood floors, private off-street parking for at least two cars. Huge gardeners dream backyard decorated with various types of trees, flowers, and plants-sunny, sunny! Features attic basement workshop. Breezy yard slopes to the crest of a small hill. Located in the Watertown School district: near Hosmer, Watertown Middle & Watertown High School. This home's setting offers a warm rural feel with its lush green grounds and private/quiet yard w/with easy access to main highways and roads. The street is full of large scale substantial homes. Exceptional value. Quick access to public transportation, to Harvard Square, shops, restaurants, the famous Diner is walking distance.

    This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Zillow. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Other, Gas
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Basement: Unfinished
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,800 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Off-street
    Features
    • Exterior features: Other
    Lot
    • Size: 10,018 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: WATEM1019B0013L0000

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Colonial
    Materials
    • Frame
    • Roof: Slate
    Condition
    • Year built: 1900

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Watertown

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    9/30/2014Sold$555,000-0.7%$308/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    8/15/2014Listed for sale$559,000$311/sqft
    Source: The Clarendon Companies #71698589 Report a problem
    7/3/2014Listing removed$559,000$311/sqft
    Source: The Clarendon Companies #71698589 Report a problem
    6/30/2014Pending sale$559,000$311/sqft
    Source: The Clarendon Companies #71698589 Report a problem
    6/13/2014Listed for sale$559,000+212.1%$311/sqft
    Source: The Clarendon Companies #71698589 Report a problem
    6/13/2014Listing removed$3,895$2/sqft
    Source: The Clarendon Companies #71689266 Report a problem
    5/30/2014Listed for rent$3,895+85.9%$2/sqft
    Source: The Clarendon Companies #71689266 Report a problem
    11/28/2011Listing removed$2,095$1/sqft
    Source: Boston Brokerage Group Report a problem
    10/29/2011Price change$2,095-10.9%$1/sqft
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    10/16/2011Price change$2,350-26.6%$1/sqft
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    10/5/2011Price change$3,200-5.9%$2/sqft
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    10/4/2011Listed for rent$3,400$2/sqft
    Source: Boston Brokerage Group Report a problem
    2/12/1996Sold$179,100$100/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$10,679 +11.3%$914,300 +11.5%
    2024$9,593 -8.2%$819,900 +6.6%
    2023$10,446 +10.4%$769,200 +7.7%
    2022$9,461 +10.5%$714,000 +2.1%
    2021$8,564 +3.1%$699,100 +2.2%
    2020$8,305 +2.3%$684,100 +8.5%
    2019$8,120 +5.9%$630,400 +10.7%
    2018$7,671 +6%$569,500 +9.3%
    2017$7,235 +8.9%$520,900 +7.2%
    2016$6,644 +4.2%$485,700 +14.5%
    2015$6,376 +5.1%$424,200 +4.6%
    2014$6,066 +1.9%$405,500
    2013$5,953 +5.8%$405,500 +3.8%
    2012$5,625 +8.2%$390,600 +4.6%
    2011$5,201 +0.3%$373,600 -4.1%
    2010$5,183 +3.3%$389,400 -5%
    2009$5,016 +6.1%$409,800 -1.2%
    2008$4,726 +5.7%$414,900 -3.1%
    2007$4,473 -4.2%$428,000 +2.4%
    2006$4,670 +4.1%$418,100 +1.7%
    2005$4,487 +11.8%$411,300 +6.1%
    2004$4,012 +3.1%$387,600 +26%
    2003$3,892 +6.2%$307,700 +5%
    2002$3,665 +20.6%$293,000 +29.1%
    2000$3,038 +4.3%$226,900 +10.7%
    1999$2,912 $204,900

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 02472

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Hosmer
    • Middle: ALMOST 10K LOT
    • High: Watertown High

    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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