87 Common St, Watertown, MA 02472
OFF MARKET

87 Common St
Watertown, MA 02472

  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 2,051 sqft

$838,800

Trulia Estimate
as of May 9, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $4,943/mo*
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$838,800

Trulia Estimate
as of May 9, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $4,943/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
1 Bath
2,051 sqft

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Description

Welcome to this charming Colonial gem, tucked away in one of Watertown's most sought-after neighborhoods! With over 2,000 square feet of living space, this home is perfect for both relaxation and entertaining. The main level boasts a spacious living room featuring a cozy fireplace, a versatile office/sunroom, and a formal dining room. The kitchen flows seamlessly into a bright family room that opens up to a deck, creating a perfect spot to enjoy the large backyard.Upstairs has three bedrooms plus a full bathroom. The finished attic provides even more flexibility, offering a fantastic bonus room or office space. And the unfinished basement? It’s just waiting for you to bring your ideas to life!You’ll love the prime location, just moments from Victory Field & public transit, with easy access to Cambridge and Boston. you're surrounded by fantastic dining, shopping &entertainment options. The potential is endless in this incredible home - come make it yours! Showings begin OH Sat/Sun 1-3
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 April 05, 2025

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Deck
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
135 days ago

Home Details for 87 Common St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access,UnfinishedNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2051 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas DryerAppliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, DryerDryerLaundry: Gas Dryer HookupRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Central,Baseboard,Oil,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Window Unit(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Has a FireplaceNo Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: 100 Amp Service
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Tile, Carpet
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Tile, Carpet

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShinglePatio / Porch: DeckExterior: DeckFoundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Open Parking Spaces: 1No CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Detached,Off Street
Frontage
Road Surface Type: PavedNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 2051Finished Area (below surface): 822

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1930
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Colonial
Building
Not Attached PropertyDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: 854359

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $899,900
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Sun Mar 09 2025

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

Direction & Address
City: Watertown

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2051 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Public SchoolNot Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7414 sqft

Offer

Contingencies: Pending P&S

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 73333131Above Grade Unfinished Area: 2051

Additional Information

Public TransportationShoppingParkWalk/Jog TrailsGolfPublic School
Last check for updates: about 4 hours ago
Listed by Kalpana Shetty, (508) 397-0056
Keller Williams Realty, (978) 475-2111
Bought with: Katya Malakhova, (714) 600-9199, William Raveis R. E. & Home Services, (617) 731-7737
Source: MLS PIN, MLS#73333131

Price History for 87 Common St

DatePriceEventSource
04/05/2025$850,000Sold
MLS PIN #73333131
02/24/2025$899,900ContingentMLS PIN #73333131
02/06/2025$899,900Listed For SaleMLS PIN #73333131
07/03/2024$950,000ListingRemovedWilliam Raveis Real Estate, Mortgage & Insurance #73175926
03/01/2024$950,000Listed For SaleMLS PIN #73175926
01/15/2024$950,000ListingRemovedWilliam Raveis Real Estate, Mortgage & Insurance #73175926
11/01/2023$950,000Listed For SaleMLS PIN #73175926
09/15/1999$360,000Sold
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$11,094
Assessment$949,800
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 87 Common St

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Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
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15 Marion Rd, Watertown, MA
0.09
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$1,150,000
06/30/25
3
1.5
1,904
22 Robbins Rd, Watertown, MA
0.03
Single-Family Home
$1,500,000
09/08/25
3
3
2,626
40 Marion Rd, Watertown, MA
0.12
Single-Family Home
$1,700,000
04/28/26
5
2
2,429
68 Lovell Rd, Watertown, MA
0.28
Single-Family Home
$1,218,000
12/01/25
4
1.5
2,012
87 Fitchburg St, Watertown, MA
0.42
Single-Family Home
$950,000
06/17/25
3
1.5
2,056
60 Everett Ave, Watertown, MA
0.42
Single-Family Home
$925,000
11/03/25
3
2.5
1,600
33 Lowell Ave, Watertown, MA
0.64
Single-Family Home
$869,000
08/18/25
3
1
1,354
214 Palfrey St, Watertown, MA
0.44
Single-Family Home
$410,000
12/19/25
3
1
1,134
22 Stoneleigh Cir, Watertown, MA
0.38
Single-Family Home
$1,126,013
09/15/25
3
1.5
2,298
14 Royal St, Watertown, MA
0.53
Single-Family Home
$615,000
12/16/25
3
1
1,560

Assigned Schools

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What Locals Say about Watertown

At least 397 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

  • 70 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 69 % Say car is needed

  • 65 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 62 % 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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    "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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87 Common St, Watertown, MA 02472 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 2,051 sqft single-family home built in 1930. This property is not currently available for sale. 87 Common St was last sold on Apr 5, 2025 for $850,000 (6% lower than the asking price of $899,900). The current Trulia Estimate for 87 Common St is $838,800.