Sold
Last Sold Price
$487,000
5 beds1,272 sqft

42 Rosedale Rd, Watertown, MA 02472

Description

This charming Cape Cod home offers 2 levels of living space. 5 bedrooms, 2.5 bath, living room with fireplace, and recently renovated eat-in kitchen with brand new stainless steel appliances. Hardwood floors throughout. Bathrooms have been recently renovated. Partially finished basement with ample storage space, half bath, and laundry room. Brand new GE washer & dryer included. Spacious backyard with deck and garden. Perfect for family gatherings and entertaining. 1 attached garage parking space...This charming Cape Cod home offers 2 levels of living space. 5 bedrooms, 2.5 bath, living room with fireplace, and recently renovated eat-in kitchen with brand new stainless steel appliances. Hardwood floors throughout. Bathrooms have been recently renovated. Partially finished basement with ample storage space, half bath, and laundry room. Brand new GE washer & dryer included. Spacious backyard with deck and garden. Perfect for family gatherings and entertaining. 1 attached garage parking space and 2 tandem driveway spaces. Close to plenty of shops, restaurants, and major highway routes. Open house this Sun 4/26 12pm-2pm.
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.19 acresLot Size
1946Year Built
$383/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces
  • Listed by: Joon Son • Douglas Paul Real Estate
Listing closed: 05/15/2015 12:00 AM
Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 71813883
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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property information

42 Rosedale Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $5,806 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Attached
  • County: Middlesex County
  • Town: Watertown
  • Area: MA-Watertown
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Style: Cape
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Open Parking Spaces: 3.00
  • Parking Spaces Total: 3

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1946
  • Lot Size: 0.19 AC / 8,380 SF

General Details

Property Details

  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Laundromat, Bike Path
  • Current Financing: Cash
  • Living Area: 1272.0
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Single Family Type: Attached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records

Location/School

  • Grade School: Cuniff
  • High School: Watertown High
  • Middle School: Watertown Mid

Features

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater
  • Basement Features: Partially Finished, Garage Access
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Primary Bath: No

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Storage Shed
  • Exterior Features: Storage Shed, Deck
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof Material: Shingle

Parking Features

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public

Property Information

Property Info

  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Partially finished basement,approximately 440 sq ft. Full home inspection report available; needs new roof; older heating system.

Tax Information

  • Tax ID: 851776
  • Assessments: $388,100
  • Book: 48679
  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Zoning: RES

Building / Association Information

Living Characteristics

  • Beds Total: 5

Other Building Characteristics

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Market and Agent Information

Sale Info

  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History

42 Rosedale Road

DateEventPrice
May 15, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #548713163

$487,000
May 15, 2015

Sold

MLS PIN #71813883

$487,000
Apr 21, 2015

Contingent

MLS PIN #71813883

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DateEventPrice
05/15/2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #548713163

$487,000

+2.4% / yr

05/15/2015

Sold

MLS PIN #71813883

$487,000
04/21/2015

Contingent

MLS PIN #71813883

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Public records

42 Rosedale Road

Beds

5

Baths

2.5

Total Finished SqFt

1,272 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,272 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

768 SqFt

Stories

2

Schools

Near 42 Rosedale Road

This home is within Watertown School District.

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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