317 Common St, Watertown, MA 02472
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OFF MARKET

$811,000

Tax assessed value
  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 700 sqft

317 Common St, Watertown, MA 02472

Home Value

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Comparable sales

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Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
52 York Ave, Watertown, MA
0.40
Apartment
$1,275,000
10/09/25
2
1
1,605
12 Cuba St, Watertown, MA
1.03
Apartment
$1,130,000
04/03/26
4
2
3,024
354 School St, Watertown, MA
0.64
Apartment
$1,005,000
04/15/26
3
2
2,228
376 School St #2, Watertown, MA
0.62
Apartment
$775,000
07/21/26
2
1
1,393
115 Beech St, Belmont, MA
0.63
Apartment
$1,000,000
07/09/26
3
1
1,300
33-35 Howard St #33-1, Watertown, MA
1.20
Apartment
$535,000
04/30/26
1
1
735
51 Warren St #B-3, Waltham, MA
1.71
Apartment
$336,200
06/17/26
2
1
710
63-65 Evans St, Watertown, MA
1.58
Apartment
$1,080,000
02/13/26
2
1
1,240
10 Williams St #37, Watertown, MA
1.41
Apartment
$362,000
07/20/26
1
1
670
10 Williams St #62, Watertown, MA
1.41
Apartment
$163,100
02/28/11
1
1
735
Home facts updated by county records

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
532 Belmont St, Watertown, MA 02472
0.05
$1,100,000
5
2
3,098
Recently Sold
589-591 Belmont St, Belmont, MA 02478
0.11
$1,320,000
6
3
2,856
Recently Sold
519 Belmont St, Belmont, MA 02478
0.07
$1,360,000
6
3
2,922
Recently Sold
30 Merrill Rd, Watertown, MA 02472
0.13
$1,540,500
3
3.5
2,700
Off Market
31 Horne Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
0.12
$1,708,400
3
3
2,258
Off Market
46 Horne Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
0.13
$1,772,000
4
2.5
2,508
Off Market
623 Belmont St #2, Belmont, MA 02478
0.14
-
3
1.5
2,221
Off Market
140 Trapelo Rd #140, Belmont, MA 02478
0.15
$679,400
2
1
1,000
Off Market
148-150 Trapelo Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
0.15
-
3
2
2,065
Off Market
501 Belmont St, Belmont, MA 02478
0.12
$1,795,900
4
2
2,830
For Sale
50 Poplar St, Belmont, MA 02478
0.17
$1,830,000
3
2.5
2,682
Recently Sold
88 Poplar St, Watertown, MA 02472
0.17
$1,412,200
5
2
2,935
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Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Apartment
Built in 1900
700 sqft

About this House

No Broker Fee

Wonderful & Large 1 Bedroom Apartment

Heat & Hot water included

Available now

Hardwood floors

Nicely renovated kitchen and bathroom

Dishwasher

Brand new ceiling fan

5 closets + 2 sets of built in shelves in living room

Decorative fireplace

Third floor apartment

Laundry in building

Garage Parking Available for an additional $125 per month if desired

Advertised rent is the NET EFFECTIVE monthly rent when amortized over 12 months with one month of free rent. Actual monthly rent is $1850.

Very rare apartment - apartments under $2000 are very scarce right now!
317 Common St, Watertown, MA 02472 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 700 sqft apartment built in 1900. More recently, it was listed as a rental in October 2021 with an asking price of $1,695 per month. That rental listing was removed on October 13, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia.

Home Details for 317 Common St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 15
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities
DryerWasher

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: Other
Parking & Garage
Parking: None

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1900
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Apartment

Community

Units in Building: 3

Lot Information

Lot Area: 4588 sqft

Additional Information

On Site Laundry Available

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Oct 13, 2021
Source: Zillow Rental Manager
ListingRemoved
Oct 9, 2021
Source: Zillow Rental Manager
Listed For Rent
$1,695
Sep 28, 2021
Source: Zillow Rental Manager
ListingRemoved
Sep 14, 2021
Source: Zillow Rental Manager
Listed For Rent
$1,500

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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  • Trulia User
    "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 317 Common St

  • 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 317 Common St?
    The closest schools to 317 Common St in Watertown, MA are J.R. Lowell Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 8/10), Watertown High School (rated 6/10), Watertown Middle School (rated 7/10).
  • Does 317 Common St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 317 Common St in Watertown, MA has in-unit laundry.

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