Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,493 sqft
47 Emerson Rd, Watertown, MA 02472
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.14 acresLot Size
1927Year Built
$329/sq ftPrice per sq ft
6 carsParking Spaces

Description

This adorable 3 bedroom, 2 bath cape is situated in Poet's Corner has had many recent renovations & upgrades in the last 7 yrs including; the kitchen, mudroom, new bath, finished basement room, addition of 1st floor bedroom, a/c, & heat/cooling system & added large deck overlooking fenced yard. Two car garage & large driveway. This is a gem with original detail, hardwood floors, fireplace & sun filled rooms. Close to public transportation, Rt. 128, shops.This adorable 3 bedroom, 2 bath cape is situated in Poet's Corner has had many recent renovations & upgrades in the last 7 yrs including; the kitchen, mudroom, new bath, finished basement room, addition of 1st floor bedroom, a/c, & heat/cooling system & added large deck overlooking fenced yard. Two car garage & large driveway. This is a gem with original detail, hardwood floors, fireplace & sun filled rooms. Close to public transportation, Rt. 128, shops.
  • Listed by: Sally A. Eaton • ePlace
Listing closed: 02/08/2011 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 71144338

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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$800,000

Avg days on market

35

Sale-to-list ratio

99.5%

Watertown, MA

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Location

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Property Information for 47 Emerson Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $5,957 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Watertown
  • Area: MA-Watertown
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Style: Cape
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Open Parking Spaces: 4.00
  • Parking Spaces Total: 6
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1927
  • Lot Size: 0.14 AC / 6,300 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Laundromat, House of Worship, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1493.0
  • Color: grey
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Basement Features: Partial, Partially Finished, Interior Access, Bulkhead
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • DoorFeatures: Insulated Doors, Storm Door(s), French Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Laminate, Hardwood, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Wood
  • Interior Features: Closet, Home Office
  • Interior Features: French Doors
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Primary Bath: No
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s), Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Rain Gutters, Screens, Fenced Yard, Deck - Wood
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Screens, Deck, Deck - Wood
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Deck - Wood
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, Icemaker Connection
  • Water: Public, City/Town Water
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Level: First
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Closet - Linen,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Features: Closet,Flooring - Laminate
  • Room Office Level: Basement
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: taxes reflect the residential exemption which is a deduction of $1,110.88. -$5,956.73 adj'd
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: 851450
  • Assessments: $530,800
  • Book: 00
  • Tax Year: 2010
  • Zoning: res
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Block
  • Foundation Area: 0.0
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 47 Emerson Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 8, 2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #304369757

$491,000

+4.1% / yr

Feb 8, 2011

Sold

MLS PIN #71144338

$491,000
Nov 22, 2010

Contingent

MLS PIN #71144338

DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/08/2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #304369757

$491,000

+4.1% / yr

02/08/2011

Sold

MLS PIN #71144338

$491,000
11/22/2010

Contingent

MLS PIN #71144338

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Public Records for 47 Emerson Road

Taxable ValueLand$481,300Additions$361,000Total$842,300
Tax Record2025$9,838 ($820 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,272 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,272 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt867 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,300 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1910Year Renovated1910ZoningS-6CountyMIDDLESEXAPNWATE M:0624 B:0022 L:0011

Schools near 47 Emerson 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
Cunniff 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 47 Emerson Road, Watertown, MA 02472
$491,000
3
1,493
6,300
$499,400
3
1,560
6,300
$510,000
3
1,323
5,400
$820,000
2
1,290
8,015
$283,000
2
1,322
7,948
$1,265,000
4
2,780
5,401

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