261 Common St, Watertown, MA 02472
OFF MARKET

$746,900

Trulia Estimate
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,275 sqft

261 Common St, Watertown, MA 02472

Est. Refi. Payment $4,695/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Aug 12, 2016 for $550,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$747K
Since last month
Decreased$8K (-1.1%)
Since last year
Decreased$19K (-2.5%)
Since last sale
Increased$194K (+35.3%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +22% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$744K
August 2026$752K
July 2026$763K
June 2026$782K
May 2026$789K
April 2026$780K
March 2026$773K
February 2026$747K
January 2026$745K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
456 Belmont St #21, Watertown, MA
0.18
Condo
$800,000
01/12/26
2
1.5
1,287
47 Fuller Rd #47, Watertown, MA
0.29
Condo
$765,000
12/23/25
2
2
1,451
23 Pine St #1, Belmont, MA
0.34
Condo
$775,000
08/17/26
2
1.5
1,326
85 Bradford Rd #85, Watertown, MA
0.18
Condo
$695,000
06/04/26
2
1
1,064
652 Belmont St #1, Watertown, MA
0.26
Condo
$870,000
07/20/26
3
2
1,394
103 Harnden Ave, Watertown, MA
0.48
Condo
$698,000
11/19/25
2
2
1,390
43 Fuller Rd #43, Watertown, MA
0.28
Condo
$715,000
01/26/26
2
1
1,315
45 Fuller Rd #45, Watertown, MA
0.28
Condo
$720,000
01/29/26
2
1
1,315
9 Dunton Rd #9, Watertown, MA
0.47
Condo
$712,000
06/30/26
2
2
1,484
652 Belmont St #2, Watertown, MA
0.26
Condo
$910,000
06/15/26
3
2
1,743

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
235 Common St, Watertown, MA 02472
0.06
$1,115,500
6
2
2,550
Off Market
27 Grenville Rd, Watertown, MA 02472
0.07
$1,121,600
3
1
1,761
Off Market
149 Robbins Rd, Watertown, MA 02472
0.10
$1,477,000
4
3
2,221
Off Market
82 Lovell Rd, Watertown, MA 02472
0.11
$1,708,000
3
1.5
1,400
Off Market
32 Marcia Rd, Watertown, MA 02472
0.14
$1,365,000
4
2.5
2,093
Recently Sold
60 Merrill Rd, Watertown, MA 02472
0.14
$1,197,700
3
1.5
1,632
Off Market
101 Standish Rd, Watertown, MA 02472
0.13
$1,221,900
4
1.5
1,812
Off Market
97 Standish Rd, Watertown, MA 02472
0.14
$1,378,900
3
1.5
2,554
Off Market
456 Belmont St #10, Watertown, MA 02472
0.17
$1,195,000
2
2.5
1,600
For Sale
91 Standish Rd, Watertown, MA 02472
0.14
$1,178,200
4
2.5
1,968
Off Market
532 Belmont St, Watertown, MA 02472
0.19
$1,100,000
5
2
3,098
Recently Sold
172 Bellevue Rd, Watertown, MA 02472
0.13
$1,317,000
3
2.5
2,264
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Preschool Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Condo
Built in 1920
1,275 sqft
$586/sqft

About this House

This condo is located at 261 Common St, Watertown, MA. 261 Common St is in Watertown, MA and in ZIP code 02472. This property has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and approximately 1,275 sqft of floor space. This property was built in 1920.
261 Common St, Watertown, MA 02472 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,275 sqft condo built in 1920. It last sold for $550,000 on Aug 12, 2016. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $746,900, with a rent estimate of $3,118/month.

Home Details for 261 Common St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: OilHeating Fuel: Oil
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 5

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: Wood

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1920
Property Type / Style
Property Type: CondoArchitecture: Other

Community

Units in Building: 1

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 12, 2016
Source: N/A
Sold
$550,000
Sep 15, 1992
Source: N/A
Sold
$239,000

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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Frequently asked questions about 261 Common St

  • What is 261 Common St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 261 Common St in Watertown, MA is $746,900.
  • What is the price history for 261 Common St?
    261 Common St in Watertown, MA last sold for $550,000 in August 2016.
  • 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.

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