Last Sold Price
4 beds1,587 sqft$422/sqft
47 Puritan Rd, Watertown, MA 02472

Description

Charming Cape in top West Watertown location. This 4 bedroom 2 full bath Cape is located on a quiet street abutting former Browne School playground. Just steps to Charles River bike path, restaurants, accessible to Rte. 20, public transportation, Boston and Cambridge Beautiful large family room addition (2009) with gas fireplace, hardwood floors, central air conditioning and attached garage. Partially finished basement and potential to finish room under addition. New Heating system (3 years), kitchen...Charming Cape in top West Watertown location. This 4 bedroom 2 full bath Cape is located on a quiet street abutting former Browne School playground. Just steps to Charles River bike path, restaurants, accessible to Rte. 20, public transportation, Boston and Cambridge Beautiful large family room addition (2009) with gas fireplace, hardwood floors, central air conditioning and attached garage. Partially finished basement and potential to finish room under addition. New Heating system (3 years), kitchen (2009) and roof (2008).
LISTING CLOSED: 07/12/2018 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by John J. Lawn • J. Lawn Realty Group

Property Details for 47 Puritan Road

Status
MLS #
72329538
Days on Market
33
Taxes
$7,083 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1943
Town
Watertown
MLS Area
Bemis
Area
MA-Watertown-Bemis, MA-Watertown
Architectural Style
Cape
Style
Cape
Garage Spaces
1
Open Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
4

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$830,000

Avg days on market

37

Sale-to-list ratio

95.2%

[Watertown, MA]

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Location

Listing Courtesy of J. Lawn Realty Group, John J. Lawn

Sold By J. Lawn Realty Group, John J. Lawn

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Building Information for 47 Puritan Road

Stories-Year Built1943Building Size-Lot Size0.14 AC / 6,138 SF

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$3,996 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,406

Property Taxes

$590

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 47 Puritan Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Cash
  • Living Area: 1587.0
  • Color: whte
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Cunniff
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range
  • Basement Features: Partial, Partially Finished, Bulkhead, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: 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
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
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
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: M:0726 B:0017 L:0028,852026
  • Assessments: $525,800
  • Book: 13143
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Zoning: S-6
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Block
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.0
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0

Property History for 47 Puritan Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 12, 2018

Sold

MLS PIN #72329538

$670,000
Jun 19, 2018

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72329538

Jun 19, 2018

Contingent

MLS PIN #72329538

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/12/2018

Sold

MLS PIN #72329538

$670,000
06/19/2018

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72329538

06/19/2018

Contingent

MLS PIN #72329538

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

Public Records for 47 Puritan Road

Taxable ValueLand$479,600Additions$335,200Total$814,800
Tax Record2025$9,517 ($793 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,587 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,587 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,203 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,138 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1943Year Renovated1943ZoningS-6CountyMIDDLESEXAPNWATE M:0726 B:0017 L:0028

Schools near 47 Puritan 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 Puritan Road, Watertown, MA 02472
$670,000
4
1,587
6,138
3
2.5
1,540
7,320
4
2.5
1,500
6,152
$330,000
2
808
5,663
4
2
1,358
7,450
$375,000
3
2
1,364
6,165

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