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3 beds1,951 sqft$395/sqft
40 Commonwealth Rd, Unit 2, Watertown, MA 02472
CondoProperty Type
1918Year Built
$395/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$270HOA Fees
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

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...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.
Listing closed: 10/24/2024 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 73288907

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$750,000

Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Watertown, MA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont, Lynn Findlay; Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont, Martha Whitten Delaney

Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington, H. Elaine Song

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Property Information for 40 Commonwealth Road, Unit 2

Property Details
  • Taxes: $8,963 / year
  • MLS Type: Condominium/Co-Op / Condo
  • Town: Watertown
  • Area: MA-Watertown
  • Style: 2/3 Family
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces Total: 2
  • Unit Placement: Upper
Building Information
  • Building/Complex: 40 Commonwealth Rd
  • Floor: 2
  • Stories: 2
  • Residences: 2
  • Year Built: 1918
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, House of Worship, Public School
  • Current Financing: Withheld
  • Living Area: 1951.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Total Units: 2
  • Type of Condo: Condo
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: *
  • High School: Whs
  • Middle School: Wms
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Y
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Features: Office, Sun Room
  • Interior Features: Window AC
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, In Building, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: No
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Entry Location: Upper
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Enclosed
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Structure Type: 2/3 Family
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Off-Street, Tandem
  • Parking Features: Detached, Off-Street, Tandem
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Tandem
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Steam, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 156.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 13.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Third Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 12.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 156.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood,Decorative Molding
  • Bedroom2 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Third
  • Bedroom2 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 156.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Third
  • Bedroom3 Width: 12.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 48.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
  • Bathroom1 Length: 8.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: Third
  • Bathroom1 Width: 6.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 169.0
  • Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood,Lighting - Pendant
  • Dining Room Length: 13.0
  • Dining Room Level: Second
  • Dining Room Width: 13.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 143.0
  • Kitchen Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Countertops - Upgraded,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Lighting - Pendant
  • Kitchen Length: 13.0
  • Kitchen Level: Second
  • Kitchen Width: 11.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 300.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Wood,Balcony / Deck,Balcony - Exterior,Exterior Access
  • Room Living Room Length: 25.0
  • Room Living Room Level: Second
  • Room Living Room Width: 12.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 48.0
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Room Office Length: 8.0
  • Room Office Level: Third
  • Room Office Width: 6.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: Fireplace in the living room is ornamental. Sunporch is unheated. * Buyers to check with school department regarding elementary school placement.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 3927927
  • Assessments: $766,100
  • Book: 53406
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Zoning: T
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
  • Total Living Levels: 2
Other Building Characteristics
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance
  • Units Owner Occupied: 2
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: 2
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 2.0
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5

Property History for 40 Commonwealth Road, Unit 2

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 24, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1544135491

$770,000

+4.0% / yr

Oct 24, 2024

Sold

MLS PIN #73288907

$770,000
Sep 16, 2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73288907

DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/24/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1544135491

$770,000

+4.0% / yr

10/24/2024

Sold

MLS PIN #73288907

$770,000
09/16/2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73288907

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 40 Commonwealth Road, Unit 2

Taxable ValueLand-Additions$768,800Total-
Tax Record2025$8,980 ($748 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,951 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,951 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt582 SqFtStories2Lot Size4,461 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1918Year Renovated1918ZoningTCountyMIDDLESEXAPNWATE M:1156 B:0010 L:0057B

Schools near 40 Commonwealth Road, Unit 2

This home is within Watertown School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Hosmer Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Watertown Middle School
Public6 to 8

Watertown High School
Public9 to 12

J.R. Lowell Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont, Lynn Findlay; Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont, Martha Whitten Delaney

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