40 Commonwealth Rd #2, Watertown, MA 02472
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40 Commonwealth Rd #2
Watertown, MA 02472

  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,951 sqft

$862,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 25, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $5,152/mo*
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$862,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 25, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $5,152/mo*
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3 Beds
1 Bath
1,951 sqft

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Property Type
Condo
Year Built
1918
Living Area
1,951 sqft
Price/Sqft
$442
Parking
Garage

About this House

Location, location, location! Welcome home to this sunny and spacious condominium in desirable Oakley Country Club neighborhood on a lovely, tree lined street. This well-maintained condo offers 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom on two levels. This unit includes a spacious living room with an ornamental fireplace, a wall of windows and direct access to an exterior porch. The dining room boasts original woodwork and built-in china cabinet, and leads to a bright, eat-in- kitchen with access to back enclosed porch. The second floor includes three spacious bedrooms, an office alcove, family bath and storage. Unfinished basement for laundry and storage, offering expansion potential. 1 garage spot & off street parking. Common garden space. Close to public transportation. Enjoy the beauty of nearby Fresh Pond Reservoir, the convenience of nearby shopping, & the highly acclaimed restaurants of Watertown & Cambridge. Easy access to Boston, Harvard Square, Arsenal Yards and major routes.
40 Commonwealth Rd #2, Watertown, MA 02472 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,951 sqft condo built in 1918. It last sold for $770,000 on Oct 24, 2024 (4% above the $739,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $862,200, with a rent estimate of $3,658/month.

Home Details for 40 Commonwealth Rd #2

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Master Bathroom, Bathroom 1, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Office
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1951 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer HookupAppliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, DryerDishwasherDryerLaundry: In Basement,In Building,Electric Dryer Hookup,Washer HookupRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Steam,OilHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Window Unit(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Steam
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Living RoomHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Insulated WindowsFlooring: Wood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Number of Stories: 2Entry Location: Unit Placement(Upper)Floors: Wood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShinglePatio / Porch: Porch, EnclosedExterior: Porch, Porch - Enclosed
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Open Parking Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 3Parking: Detached,Off Street,Tandem
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1918
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: CondominiumStructure Type: 2/3 FamilyArchitecture: 2/3 Family
Building
Construction Materials: FrameDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: 3927927

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $739,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Mon Sep 23 2024

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

Direction & Address
City: Watertown
School Information
Elementary School: *Jr High / Middle School: WmsHigh School: Whs

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1951 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, House of Worship, Public SchoolNot Senior Community

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance

Offer

Contingencies: Pending P&S

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 73288907

Additional Information

Public TransportationShoppingTennis Court(s)ParkWalk/Jog TrailsGolfMedical FacilityHouse of WorshipPublic School
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listed by Lynn Findlay, (617) 909-6979
Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont, (617) 484-5300
Martha Whitten Delaney, (617) 413-1051
Bought with: H. Elaine Song, (617) 835-7664, Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington, (781) 862-2600
Source: MLS PIN, MLS#73288907

Price History for 40 Commonwealth Rd #2

DatePriceEventSource
10/24/2024$770,000Sold
MLS PIN #73288907
09/17/2024$739,000ContingentMLS PIN #73288907
09/11/2024$739,000Listed For SaleMLS PIN #73288907
08/18/2009$422,000Sold
N/A
06/13/2009$435,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
03/30/1999$260,000Sold
N/A
08/03/1998$388,500Sold
N/A

Market trends in Watertown

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$780K
$59.85KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.1%
Price per sq ft
$535
$12MoM
Available listings
83
5MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$8,980
Assessment$768,800
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 40 Commonwealth Rd #2

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
396 School St #396, Watertown, MA
0.09
Condo
$750,000
05/20/26
3
1
1,694
378 School St #1, Watertown, MA
0.08
Condo
$875,000
02/20/26
3
1
1,539
29 Commonwealth Rd #1, Watertown, MA
0.03
Condo
$940,000
03/30/26
3
2
1,984
354 School St #354, Watertown, MA
0.12
Condo
$1,005,000
04/15/26
3
2
2,228
147 Langdon Ave #149, Watertown, MA
0.19
Condo
$670,000
12/04/25
2
1
1,368
20 Lawndale St #20, Belmont, MA
0.23
Condo
$760,000
07/17/26
2
1
1,287
48 Edgecliff Rd #1, Watertown, MA
0.32
Condo
$695,000
07/14/26
3
1
1,252
30-32 Unity Ave, Belmont, MA
0.46
Condo
$763,000
04/30/26
3
1
1,362
173 Maplewood St, Watertown, MA
0.12
Condo
$660,000
08/20/25
2
2
1,517
147 Langdon Ave #1, Watertown, MA
0.19
Condo
$573,500
04/15/26
2
1
940

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What Locals Say about Watertown

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  • 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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