43 Bailey Rd, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD
SEP 26, 2025

43 Bailey Rd
Watertown, MA 02472

  • 5 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 3,750 sqft (on 0.36 acres)

$2,000,000

Last Sold: Sep 26, 2025
2% below list $2.05M
$533/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $11,966/mo*
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$2,000,000

Last Sold: Sep 26, 2025
2% below list $2.05M
$533/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $11,966/mo*
Refinance Your Home
5 Beds
3 Baths
3,750 sqft
(on 0.36 acres)

Local Information

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Description

43 Bailey Rd. is a once in a generation purchase and home. Set on a corner lot in the heart of Watertown's finest neighborhood, this 5-bedroom, 2 full bath, 2 half bath striking Colonial Revival home has the perfect combination of location, character, and potential. Bright front-to-back living room w/ fireplace, custom built-in shelves, and pocket doors. Elegant dining area w/ french doors to the screened porch. The kitchen has custom cabinets, granite counters, Wolf range, kitchen island, and a large pantry. The 2nd floor has 3 corner bedrooms, an office space, a recently renovated full bath, and laundry room. An expansive 3rd floor includes 2 additional bedrooms, a bathroom, and a large recreation space. Stunning crown molding, decorative wall molding, bow windows, soaring ceilings, and more. The grounds/yard are beautiful. There is a 1 car garage and cement driveway for ample parking. A block away from public transit. Minutes to Coolidge Sq., Arsenal Yards, Cambridge, and Boston.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from September 29, 2025

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Porch
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$533/sqft
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 43 Bailey Rd

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full,Bulkhead,Concrete,UnfinishedNumber of Rooms: 11Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Master Bathroom, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Office
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 3750 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, DryerDishwasherDisposalDryerLaundry: Flooring - Hardwood,Second FloorMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Baseboard,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Window Unit(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Living RoomHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: PictureFlooring: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Flooring Stone Ceramic Tile, Flooring Hardwood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: SlatePatio / Porch: Porch, ScreenedExterior: Porch, Porch - Screened, Professional LandscapingFoundation: Stone, Granite
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Open Parking Spaces: 3No CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 4Parking: Detached,Garage Door Opener,Paved Drive,Off Street
Frontage
Road Frontage: PublicNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 3750

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1909
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Victorian
Building
Not Attached PropertyDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Not Included in Sale: Remaining FurnitureParcel Number: M:1122 B:0008 L:0017, 853730

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $2,050,000Price Per Sqft: $533/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue Aug 12 2025

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

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

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 3750 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Bike Path, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Private School, Public SchoolNot Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.36 acres

Offer

Contingencies: Pending P&S

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 73385828Above Grade Unfinished Area: 3750

Additional Information

Public TransportationShoppingParkBike PathConservation AreaHouse of WorshipPrivate SchoolPublic School
Last check for updates: about 5 hours ago
Listed by Bob Airasian, (617) 515-1560
Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont, (617) 484-5300
Bought with: Bob Airasian, (617) 515-1560, Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont, (617) 484-5300
Source: MLS PIN, MLS#73385828

Price History for 43 Bailey Rd

DatePriceEventSource
09/26/2025$2,000,000Sold
MLS PIN #73385828
07/30/2025$2,050,000ContingentMLS PIN #73385828
07/17/2025$2,050,000PendingToActiveMLS PIN #73385828
07/14/2025$2,050,000ContingentMLS PIN #73385828
07/10/2025$2,050,000PriceChange
MLS PIN #73385828
06/05/2025$2,250,000Listed For SaleMLS PIN #73385828
10/02/1992$465,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Watertown

Last updated April 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$845K
Sale-to-List Price
—
Price per sq ft
$543
Available listings
82
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$26,424
Assessment$2,262,300
Home facts updated by county records

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Sold Date
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$1,795,000
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5
3
3,000
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0.20
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$1,605,000
06/12/25
4
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2,859
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0.15
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$2,050,000
08/21/25
3
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2,701
107 Stoneleigh Rd, Watertown, MA
0.22
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$1,400,000
08/11/25
5
2.5
2,723
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0.24
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$1,830,000
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4
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2,906
22 Stoneleigh Cir, Watertown, MA
0.08
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$1,126,013
09/15/25
3
1.5
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0.40
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$1,850,000
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3
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0.34
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$1,460,000
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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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43 Bailey Rd, Watertown, MA 02472 is a 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 3,750 sqft single-family home built in 1909. This property is not currently available for sale. 43 Bailey Rd was last sold on Sep 26, 2025 for $2,000,000 (2% lower than the asking price of $2,050,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 43 Bailey Rd is $2,010,600.