21 Bates Rd, Watertown, MA 02472
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OFF MARKET
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2,200 sqft

21 Bates Rd, Watertown, MA 02472

Home Value

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Comparable sales

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Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
354 School St, Watertown, MA
0.67
Apartment
$1,005,000
04/15/26
3
2
2,228
12 Cuba St, Watertown, MA
0.79
Apartment
$1,130,000
04/03/26
4
2
3,024
52 York Ave, Watertown, MA
0.77
Apartment
$1,275,000
10/09/25
2
1
1,605
143 Tremont St, Boston, MA
1.19
Apartment
$1,250,000
07/08/26
2
2
1,100
99 Tremont St #302, Brighton, MA
1.26
Apartment
$810,000
03/19/26
2
2
1,121
32 Whites Ave #E442, Watertown, MA
0.68
Apartment
$475,000
12/03/25
2
2
1,055
1-3 Ashmont Ave, Newton, MA
1.59
Apartment
$1,960,000
04/30/26
6
2
2,257
34 Channing St, Newton, MA
1.06
Apartment
$580,000
06/02/26
5
-
2,000
12 Gordon Ter #1, Newton, MA
0.97
Apartment
$4,000
06/09/26
3
1.5
1,450
119 Charlesbank Rd #1, Newton, MA
0.78
Apartment
$1,825,000
02/02/26
4
4.5
3,679
Home facts updated by county records

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
6 Bates Rd E, Watertown, MA 02472
0.01
$1,250,000
4
2
2,200
For Sale
235 Mount Auburn St, Watertown, MA 02472
0.06
$2,500,000
6
3
3,794
Recently Sold
25 Russell Ave, Watertown, MA 02472
0.05
$2,303,300
5
3.5
4,304
Off Market
14 Center St #3, Watertown, MA 02472
0.10
$980,000
4
2.5
2,709
Recently Sold
30 Center St #30, Watertown, MA 02472
0.10
-
4
4.5
4,400
Off Market
12 Walnut St, Watertown, MA 02472
0.08
$1,726,700
5
3.5
3,061
Off Market
12 Walnut St #2, Watertown, MA 02472
0.08
$1,626,600
4
4.5
2,859
Off Market
49 Russell Ave, Watertown, MA 02472
0.06
$2,355,100
6
2.5
3,668
Off Market
16 Russell Ave, Watertown, MA 02472
0.09
$2,020,000
5
3
3,679
Recently Sold
20-22 Franklin St, Watertown, MA 02472
0.11
$1,100,000
4
2
2,330
Recently Sold
55 Bates Rd #B, Watertown, MA 02472
0.06
$795,000
3
1.5
1,350
For Sale
28 Franklin St #28, Watertown, MA 02472
0.12
$593,800
2
1
1,250
Recently Sold

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Preschool Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Apartment
Built in 1958
2,200 sqft
Garage

About this House

This stunning 2nd and 3rd floor unit has been recently renovated. The 2nd floor offers an oversized living room, a separate dining room, fully applianced renovated kitchen (range, dishwasher, refrigerator) with breakfast nook, full bathroom and 2 large bedrooms with built in closets. The 3rd floor offers 2 large bedrooms with closets and a full bathroom. Features recessed lighting throughout, central A/C on 3rd floor, private balcony and shared yard, washer and dryer provided in basement, storage in basement, 1 attached garage parking, 1 additional street parking (additional parking available). Perfect location for commuter, right off Mt. Auburn Street with bus access to Harvard Square, Watertown Square, Boston!!
21 Bates Rd, Watertown, MA 02472 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,200 sqft apartment built in 1958. More recently, it was listed as a rental in August 2021 with an asking price of $3,200 per month. That rental listing was removed on October 21, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $4,603/month.

Home Details for 21 Bates Rd

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Interior Details
Additional StorageTypes of Rooms: Dining RoomStorage
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherRefrigerator
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1958
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Apartment

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Lawn
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Detached, Off Street

Community

Units in Building: 1

Additional Information

On Site Laundry Available

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Oct 21, 2021
Source: Zillow Rental Manager
ListingRemoved
Aug 18, 2021
Source: Zillow Rental Manager
Listed For Rent
$3,200
Mar 24, 2021
Source: N/A
ListingRemoved
Jul 23, 2018
Source: N/A
ListingRemoved
$3,100
Jul 2, 2018
Source: N/A
PriceChange
$3,100
Price increased by 3%

Market trends in Watertown

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$770K
$3KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
—
Price per sq ft
$526
$10MoM
Available listings
59
7MoM

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What Locals Say about Watertown

At least 398 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 91 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 88 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 81 % Say parking is easy

  • 77 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 76 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 74 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 69 % Say car is needed

  • 69 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 65 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 61 % Say kids play outside

  • 59 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 56 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 56 % Say it's quiet

  • 49 % Say there's wildlife

  • 46 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 29 % Say there are community events

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  • Joetacheck
    "Everyone is in bed by 9pm. It’s eerily quiet at night. I hardly ever see my neighbors. Not even the ones that live in my apartment. "
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  • Tirson.pena
    "Watertown is a good town to live in , very safe and clean a friendly community. There a lot of activities and events that happen every year "
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  • Trisha Timpug
    "I’ve lived in Watertown for four years on and off. I absolutely love it! The neighborhood is clean, friendly, and safe. Lots of hidden gems in the neighborhood for restaurants. The biking trail is perfect for my dogs. Watertown will always have a special place in my heart."
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  • Maryam Akbari
    "I live in this area for more than 20 years and I am and my family safe, and Watertown is Multicultural and the all restaurants from different culture are here, you can meet people from all unique backgrounds and cultures, these are all the reasons "
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s a beautiful area full of seasonal activities and nice people. I love all the businesses and eateries. "
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    "Lots of local shops, arsenal yards is a nice area to go and the paths along the river are nice spaces to visit. "
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  • Mike S
    "We live near great walking paths so it’s convenient for dog owners. There are no dog parks in this neighborhood. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I hardly have a hall mile to drive to work and most days it takes 15-20 minutes. Most days I could walk quicker, but I’m super lazy so I don’t."
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  • Trulia User
    "there are a lot of parks and a couple dog parks nearby. there are also lots of rabbits to chase. there's great night life for dogs and plenty of options for coffee. lots of good workspaces for dogs that telecommute "
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  • Trulia User
    "I don't have a dog but there are large yards and lots of parks for dog walkers. and bunnies which i think dogs probably like"
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  • Alicia B.
    "plenty of parks and sidewalks to walkand play with your dog. plenty of other dogs in the neighborhood and people are friendly with your dogs"
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  • Donna C.
    "Sense of community and safety old town feel I’m most neighborhoods, small businesses still airing the area "
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  • Michelle D.
    "I’ve grown up here and love it. Easy proximity to the city but with kore space! Lots of families and dogs!"
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  • Kenia M.
    "Loved this place, looking for apartment, quiet city, lovely peoples, just love and live here for many years "
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  • Alicia B.
    "lots of dogs, common areas and walking paths. many dog owners in the neighborhood who pick up after their dogs"
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  • Annette
    "This neighborhood is great. We watch out for each other like a little family. Everyone is super friendly and easy to talk to. "
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  • Taylorcassamas F.
    "nice parks getting to be a little crowded. sleepy little town turning into Cambridge. increase in local traffic as results."
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  • Alia B.
    "Great community. Safe area for families and children. Many public transportation routes including express busses to boston."
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  • Annetta J. W.
    "I've lived in this neighborhood for a handful of months, it's quiet, and people are kind. We feel safe, people have been helpful as well as kind. "
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  • Natalia
    "Neighbors helping each other with snow removal. People are respectful and quiet for the most part. A lot of people walking their dogs or out with their kids....great place to live!"
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  • Aliza P.
    "It’s great, tons of nice and friendly people! Good schools. I think it’s perfect for a new family. There are places to show within half mile, walking distance."
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  • Tina P.
    "Love the feel of the neighborhood. Close to Boston. Also close to plenty of stores and restaurants and shops, but far enough away from downtown to still have a neighborhood feel. very safe feel. definitely love all of the older homes"
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  • Ilana Z.
    "easy access to downtown Boston and other parts of the city and surrounding areas. weekend buses can be scarce sometimes so plan ahead."
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  • AnaH
    "It’s a great place to live , family environment, clean neighborhood and several parks and good restaurants around. "
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  • Joe E.
    "Springer and summer time events like fairs and things like that on the Weekends are very attractive. I used to live on Arlington street Watertown where there are many things to do: go to gym, ride a bike, playing soccer, walk around the park, and many other things. "
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  • Monica
    "Lots of public transit and family friendly. There are many young families which make this a good place to raise young children. "
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  • Paul p.
    "The dog park , dogs walking around the neighborhood with out being leashed not going out too when it can jump the gates Or the fences themselves m going after other dogs or other people in the neighborhood "
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  • Flomostudio
    "Beautiful homes. Great stores. Cafes and bakeries. Quiet, safe, perfect and close to Harvard square and T line "
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  • Katie B.
    "Greek festival every summer, Armenian festival, all the food festivals are great and highlight all this great neighborhood has to offer "
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  • Yudith0214
    "my neighborhood has very good access to public transportation is a very nice, clean and quite and very good for you to walk your dog, friendly neighbors."
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  • David S.
    "East watertown is centrally located between two bus lines, easy to get to Harvard, lots of shopping, parks, and good family neighborhood "
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Frequently asked questions about 21 Bates Rd

  • Is Watertown a buyer's or seller's market?
    Watertown is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Watertown?
    The median sale price in Watertown is $770K. That is down $3K from the prior month.
  • What do residents say about Watertown?
    Residents describe Watertown, MA as pedestrian-friendly, dog-friendly, and easy to park in. See recently sold homes in Watertown, MA.
  • What are the closest schools to 21 Bates Rd?
    The closest schools to 21 Bates Rd in Watertown, MA are Hosmer Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 7/10), J.R. Lowell Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 8/10), Watertown High School (rated 6/10).
  • Does 21 Bates Rd have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 21 Bates Rd in Watertown, MA has laundry facilities.

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