Sold
Last Sold Price
5 beds3,750 sqft

43 Bailey Rd, Watertown, MA 02472

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.36 acresLot Size
1909Year Built
$533/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

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...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.
Listing Agent
  1. Bob Airasian

    Bob Airasian

    Listing Agent

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont

    bob.airasian@nemoves.com

    P: (617) 484-5300

    M: (617) 515-1560

Listing closed: 09/26/2025 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 73385828
See It First™ on Compass

Find homes before they're listed on other real estate sites.

Start your search

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,850,000

Avg days on market

36

Sale-to-list ratio

99.5%

Watertown, MA

9 comparable properties found

$2,020,000 | 16 Russell Avenue, Watertown, MA 02472
1/28
1

$2,020,000

Sold 07/10/26

5
Bedrooms
3,679
Square Feet
0.22
Acres
$1,795,000 | 22 Adams Avenue, Watertown, MA 02472
1/28
2

$1,795,000

Sold 09/30/25

5
Bedrooms
3,000
Square Feet
0.54
Acres
a front view of a house with a garden
1/37
3

$1,730,000

Sold 08/01/25

5
Bedrooms
3,272
Square Feet
0.14
Acres
$2,225,000 | 25 Russell Avenue, Watertown, MA 02472
1/41
4

$2,225,000

Sold 05/08/25

5
Bedrooms
4,304
Square Feet
0.29
Acres
$1,950,000 | 53 Barnard Avenue, Watertown, MA 02472
1/37
5

$1,950,000

Sold 05/29/25

4
Bedrooms
3,827
Square Feet
0.23
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard
1/43
6

$1,850,000

Sold 11/21/25

4
Bedrooms
3,670
Square Feet
0.14
Acres
$1,650,000 | 15-17 Porter Street, Watertown, MA 02472
1/39
7

$1,650,000

Sold 11/20/25

5
Bedrooms
3,391
Square Feet
0.18
Acres
$1,900,000 | 23 Columbia Street, Watertown, MA 02472
1/35
8

$1,900,000

Sold 06/09/26

4
Bedrooms
3,135
Square Feet
0.24
Acres
$1,600,000 | 40 Knowles Road, Watertown, MA 02472
1/34
9

$1,600,000

Sold 05/20/26

5
Bedrooms
2,978
Square Feet
0.11
Acres

Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont, Bob Airasian
Add your commute
Payment Calculator

$12,879 per month

30 year fixed, 7.03% Interest

Principal and Interest

$10,677

Property Taxes

$2,202

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.
Know your buying power with a preapproval and custom rate in minutes
Rocket Mortgage1

Property Information for 43 Bailey Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $26,424 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Watertown
  • Area: MA-Watertown
  • Architectural Style: Victorian
  • Style: Victorian
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces Total: 3

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1909
  • Lot Size: 0.36 AC / 15,654 SF

General Details

Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Bike Path, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Private School, Public School
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 3750.0
  • Color: Yellow
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Hosmer
  • High School: Whs
  • Middle School: Wms

Features

Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Bulkhead, Concrete Floor, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Crown Molding, Decorative Molding, 3/4 Bath, Home Office, Foyer
  • Interior Features: Window AC
  • Laundry Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Second Floor
  • Primary Bath: No
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Window(s) - Picture
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Porch - Screened, Professional Landscaping
  • Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping, Porch, Porch - Screened
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Screened
  • Roof Material: Slate
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public

Room Information

Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 208.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 13.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 16.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 169.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 169.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 204.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Third
  • Bedroom4 Width: 17.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 143.0
  • Bedroom5 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom5 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Third
  • Bedroom5 Width: 13.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 15.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Length: 3.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 5.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 96.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Length: 8.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 12.0
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 12.0
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bathroom3 Length: 3.0
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
  • Bathroom3 Width: 4.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 195.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access,Crown Molding,Decorative Molding
  • Dining Room Length: 13.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 15.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 621.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture
  • Family Room Length: 23.0
  • Family Room Level: Third
  • Family Room Width: 27.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 306.0
  • Kitchen Features: Pantry,Kitchen Island,Cabinets - Upgraded,Stainless Steel Appliances,Decorative Molding
  • Kitchen Length: 17.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 18.0
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 7X12
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 464.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Window(s) - Picture,Open Floorplan,Decorative Molding,Pocket Door
  • Room Living Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 29.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 90.0
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture
  • Room Office Length: 9.0
  • Room Office Level: Second
  • Room Office Width: 10.0

Property Information

Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: See Firm Remarks section of MLS listing
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:1122 B:0008 L:0017,853730
  • Assessments: $2,262,300
  • Book: 0
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: S-10

Building / Association Information

Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone, Granite
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 43 Bailey Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 26, 2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73385828

$2,000,000—
Jul 28, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73385828

—
Jul 28, 2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73385828

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/26/2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73385828

$2,000,000
07/28/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73385828

—
07/28/2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73385828

—

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

Public records

43 Bailey Road

Beds

4

Baths

3

Total Finished SqFt

3,475 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

3,475 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

1,354 SqFt

Stories

3

Schools near 43 Bailey Road

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.

Similar Homes

New listings in 02472

$1,199,000 | 38 Carver Road East, Watertown, MA 02472
1/39
Open: 10/11 01:00PM - 03:00PMNew

$1,199,000

6
Bedrooms
3,072
Square Feet
0.11
Acres
$950,000 | 326-328 Charles River Road, Watertown, MA 02472
1/33
Open: 10/10 12:00PM - 01:30PMNew

$950,000

5
Bedrooms
2,484
Square Feet
0.13
Acres
$899,000 | 43 Upland Road, Watertown, MA 02472
1/23
Open: 10/11 11:30AM - 01:00PM

$899,000

3
Bedrooms
1,457
Square Feet
0.12
Acres
$900,000 | 51-53 Prentiss Street, Watertown, MA 02472
1/34
Open: 10/9 04:30PM - 06:00PM

$900,000

5
Bedrooms
2,240
Square Feet
0.10
Acres
$800,000 | 129 Hillside Road, Unit 2, Watertown, MA 02472
1/27
Open: 10/10 12:00PM - 01:30PM

$800,000

3
Bedrooms
1,902
Square Feet
$665,000 | 5 Repton Place, Unit 5213, Watertown, MA 02472
1/34
Open: 10/9 12:00PM - 01:30PMVirtual Tour

$665,000

1
Bedrooms
986
Square Feet
$1,395,000 | 128 Summer Street, Watertown, MA 02472
1/23

$1,395,000

7
Bedrooms
3,822
Square Feet
0.29
Acres
$785,000 | 66 Wayne Avenue, Watertown, MA 02472
1/16
Listed By Coldwell Banker RealtyContingent

$785,000

3
Bedrooms
1,436
Square Feet
0.15
Acres
$699,900 | 69 Galen Street, Unit 3, Watertown, MA 02472
1/37
Open: 10/11 11:00AM - 12:30PMVirtual Tour

$699,900

2
Bedrooms
1,020
Square Feet

Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 43 Bailey Road, Watertown, MA 02472
$2,000,000
5
3,750
15,654
$1,075,000
3
2,262
12,113
$136,550
6
2
2,880
–
$514,000
5
4
4,950
23,412
$458,600
–
3
2,682
17,492
$1,060,000
4
2,910
13,119

No guarantee, warranty or representation of any kind is made regarding the completeness or accuracy of any information, descriptions or measurements (including square footage measurements and property condition), such should be independently verified through appropriate means, including, but not limited to, in person inspection and public records, and Compass International Holdings, its subsidiaries, affiliates and independently owned and operated franchisees, and their affiliated agents and associated third parties expressly disclaim any liability in connection therewith. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions. Offers of compensation are subject to change at the seller's discretion. No financial or legal advice provided. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont, Bob Airasian

The property listing data and information, or the images, set forth herein were provided to MLS Property Information Network, Inc., Martha's Vineyard MLS, CCIMLS, Link MLS, and Berkshire County Board of REALTORS from third party sources, including sellers, lessors and public records, and were compiled by MLS Property Information Network, Inc., Martha's Vineyard MLS, CCIMLS, Link MLS, and Berkshire County Board of REALTORS. The property listing data and information, and the images, are for the personal, non-commercial use of consumers having a good faith interest in purchasing or leasing listed properties of the type displayed to them and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties which such consumers may have a good faith interest in purchasing or leasing. MLS Property Information Network, Inc., Martha's Vineyard MLS, CCIMLS, Link MLS, and Berkshire County Board of REALTORS and its subscribers disclaim any and all representations and warranties as to the accuracy of the property listing data and information, or as to the accuracy of any of the images, set forth herein.