40 Pierce Rd, Watertown, MA 02472
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$549,000

  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,311 sqft

40 Pierce Rd, Watertown, MA 02472

Est. Mortgage $3,868/mo*
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Home Highlights

Townhouse
Built in 1940
$419/sqft
1 Open Spaces
HOA $453/mo

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Preschool Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
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About this House

Welcome home to this charming and stately brick townhouse in a prime location just minutes from Boston and less than a mile from the Waverly Commuter Rail Station. This desirable end unit is tucked away on a tree lined side street and offers the rare convenience of its own assigned spot in front of the unit. Step inside to an inviting foyer that opens to a bright, spacious main level. The open-concept living and dining areas flow seamlessly into the kitchen, featuring custom wood cabinetry, granite countertops, updated appliances including a gas range, refrigerator, and dishwasher, plus a convenient center island with seating. The kitchen opens directly to a private brick stoop, creating the perfect spot for morning coffee or container gardening. Upstairs, you'll find two generously sized bedrooms, ample closet space, a full bathroom with a tub and shower, and beautiful hardwood flooring throughout both the first and second levels. The newly finished lower level adds exceptional flexibility and living space, featuring a large family room, full bathroom with a tiled shower and glass enclosure, and a separate laundry area. This versatile level is ideal for a home office, gym, guest space, media room, or bonus room. Village Condominiums offers desirable amenities including an in-ground pool and clubhouse. Ideally situated near shopping, dining, major highways, and public transportation, this home combines suburban comfort with easy access to Boston. Watertown also offers the benefit of a state-of-the-art new high school. A wonderful opportunity to enjoy convenient, low-maintenance living in a highly desirable location! Freshly painted with new recessed lighting, this home is move-in ready. Open House: Thursday 5:00–6:30 PM; Saturday & Sunday 11:00 AM–1:00 PM.
Last check for updates: 23 minutes ago
Listing courtesy of Lisa Cranshaw, (781) 635-4960
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, (781) 828-4550
Source: MLS PIN, MLS#73573683
Also Listed on MLS PIN.

Open House

Sunday, September 13
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Home Details for 40 Pierce Rd

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1311 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer HookupAppliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, DryerDishwasherDisposalDryerLaundry: Gas Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup,In Basement,In UnitMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
No FireplaceNo Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Insulated WindowsFlooring: Wood, TileCommon Walls: End Unit
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Number of Stories: 3Floors: Wood, Tile

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShinglePatio / Porch: DeckExterior: Deck
Parking & Garage
Open Parking Spaces: 1No GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 1Parking: Off Street,Assigned,Paved
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 874Finished Area (below surface): 437

Days on Market

Days on Market: 5

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1940Year Renovated: 1972
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Condominium, TownhouseStructure Type: TownhouseArchitecture: Townhouse
Building
Building Name: Village CondominiumsConstruction Materials: Frame, BrickDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: 849736

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $549,000Price Per Sqft: $419

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: Watertown

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 73573683

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1311 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-StationNot Senior Community

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Road Maintenance, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash, Reserve FundsHOA Fee: $453/Monthly

Offer

Listing Terms: Contract

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 73573683Above Grade Unfinished Area: 874

Additional Information

HOA Amenities: Pool,Clubroom

Around this home

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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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.
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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

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$545K
Since last month
Decreased$5K (-0.9%)
Since last year
Decreased$3K (-0.5%)
Since last sale
Increased$112K (+26%)
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 +61% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$545K
August 2026$535K
July 2026$550K
June 2026$554K
May 2026$559K
April 2026$555K
March 2026$553K
February 2026$539K
January 2026$531K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

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
314 Lexington St, Watertown, MA
0.03
Townhouse
$550,000
02/25/26
2
1.5
1,162
914 Belmont St #914, Watertown, MA
0.06
Townhouse
$575,000
10/31/25
2
2
1,311
918 Belmont St, Watertown, MA
0.06
Townhouse
$530,000
03/13/26
2
1.5
1,131
74 Duff St #74, Watertown, MA
0.09
Townhouse
$570,000
05/15/26
2
2
1,311
57 Pierce Rd #57, Watertown, MA
0.04
Townhouse
$530,000
02/13/26
2
1
1,311
49 Pierce Rd, Watertown, MA
0.04
Townhouse
$535,000
02/26/26
2
1
1,288
23 Pierce Rd #23, Watertown, MA
0.05
Townhouse
$530,000
07/14/26
2
1
1,311
356 Lexington St, Watertown, MA
0.06
Townhouse
$530,000
10/21/25
2
1
1,311
38 Grant Ave #38, Watertown, MA
0.07
Townhouse
$516,000
07/28/26
2
1
1,311
54 Grant Ave #54, Watertown, MA
0.09
Townhouse
$515,000
05/22/26
2
1
1,311

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
23 Pierce Rd #23, Watertown, MA 02472
0.05
$530,000
2
1
1,311
Recently Sold
6 Pierce Rd #6, Watertown, MA 02472
0.05
-
2
1
874
Off Market
54 Pierce Rd #54, Watertown, MA 02472
0.00
$542,800
2
1
1,311
Off Market
920 Belmont St, Watertown, MA 02472
0.02
$500,300
2
1
874
Off Market
354 Lexington St, Watertown, MA 02472
0.03
$590,200
3
1
1,211
Off Market
326 Lexington St #326, Watertown, MA 02472
0.03
-
2
1
874
Off Market
18 Pierce Rd #18, Watertown, MA 02472
0.03
$572,400
2
1
1,431
Off Market
49 Pierce Rd, Watertown, MA 02472
0.04
$535,000
2
1
1,288
Recently Sold
57 Pierce Rd #57, Watertown, MA 02472
0.04
$530,000
2
1
1,311
Recently Sold
45 Pierce Rd #45, Watertown, MA 02472
0.04
$549,400
2
1
1,277
Off Market
918 Belmont St, Watertown, MA 02472
0.06
$530,000
2
1.5
1,131
Recently Sold

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 9, 2026
Source: MLS PIN #73573683
Listed For Sale
$549,000
May 28, 2021
Source: N/A
Sold
$432,500
Dec 31, 2013
Source: N/A
Sold
$295,000
Nov 26, 2013
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$299,000
Price decreased by 2%
Nov 1, 2013
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$305,000
Price decreased by 3%

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Lisa Cranshaw, William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, (781) 828-4550
Agent Phone: (781) 635-4960
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Frequently asked questions about 40 Pierce Rd

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 40 Pierce Rd?
    Based on a $549,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 40 Pierce Rd in Watertown, MA is approximately $3,513 (about $2,976 principal & interest, $462 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 40 Pierce Rd compare to homes in Watertown?
    40 Pierce Rd in Watertown, MA is listed at $549,000, about 29% below the $770K median sale price in Watertown.
  • What do residents say about Watertown?
    Residents describe Watertown, MA as pedestrian-friendly, dog-friendly, and easy to park in. See homes for sale in Watertown, MA.
  • What are the closest schools to 40 Pierce Rd?
    The closest schools to 40 Pierce Rd in Watertown, MA are Cunniff Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 8/10), J.R. Lowell Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 8/10), Watertown High School (rated 6/10).
  • Does 40 Pierce Rd have air conditioning?
    Yes, 40 Pierce Rd in Watertown, MA has air conditioning.
  • Does 40 Pierce Rd have a pool?
    Yes, 40 Pierce Rd in Watertown, MA has a pool.
40 Pierce Rd, Watertown, MA 02472 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,311 sqft townhouse built in 1940. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by MLS PIN on Sep 9, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 73573683.