Last Sold Price
2 beds1,532 sqft$317/sqft
53-55 Bates Rd, Unit 53, Watertown, MA 02472

Description

Located in Watertown’s historic Brigham District, you’re in the heart of it all! 5 mins to the Arsenal mall, 15 mins to downtown Boston. House is fully renovated w/ old school character, on quiet dead end street. Custom upgrades throughout this first level unit w/ 9 ft. ceilings and recessed LED lighting. 2 bed, 1.5 baths, with kitchen, den, family room w/ fireplace, dining room w/ built in hutch, and fully restored sun-room ideal for office space. Original refinished h/w floors throughout, 3 walk...Located in Watertown’s historic Brigham District, you’re in the heart of it all! 5 mins to the Arsenal mall, 15 mins to downtown Boston. House is fully renovated w/ old school character, on quiet dead end street. Custom upgrades throughout this first level unit w/ 9 ft. ceilings and recessed LED lighting. 2 bed, 1.5 baths, with kitchen, den, family room w/ fireplace, dining room w/ built in hutch, and fully restored sun-room ideal for office space. Original refinished h/w floors throughout, 3 walk in closets. All new windows, plumbing, and electrical, recent roof and heating system. Beautiful custom kitchen with granite counters, new Bosch s/s pro style appliances including gas range and 36” fridge, 32” extra deep sink w/ Blanco faucet, 42 inch cabinets w/ under-cab lighting. Baths have stunning marble mosaic floors, Kohler fixtures, touch-less toilets, soaking tub, and floor to ceiling marble subway tile. W+D in unit, 2 deeded off st. parking spots. 600+ sq. ft. deeded basement space
LISTING CLOSED: 06/24/2015 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Patrick Mulligan • Northeast Realty + Co.

Property Details for 53-55 Bates Road, Unit 53

Status
MLS #
71822284
Days on Market
22
Taxes
$11,111,111 / year
HOA Fees
$125 / month
Property Type
MLS Type
Condominium/Co-Op / Condo
Year Built
1915
Town
Watertown
Area
MA-Watertown
Style
Detached
Garage Spaces
0
Open Parking Spaces
2.00
Parking Spaces Total
2

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$530,000

Avg days on market

39

Sale-to-list ratio

100.1%

Watertown, MA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Northeast Realty + Co., Patrick Mulligan

Sold By Keller Williams Realty, Wilson Group

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Building Information for 53-55 Bates Road, Unit 53

Building/Complex53-55 Bates RdFloor1Stories1Residences2Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy Details-Year Built1915

Payment Calculator

$928,516 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,465

Property Taxes

$925,926

HOA Dues

$125

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Property Information for 53-55 Bates Road, Unit 53

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1532.0
  • Total Units: 2
  • Property Attached: No
  • Type of Condo: Condo
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
  • Year Converted: 2015
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Microwave, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, Range - ENERGY STAR, Oven - ENERGY STAR, Oil Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Gas Oven, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Y
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Laundry Features: In Unit, Washer Hookup
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame, Brick, Stone, Conventional (2x4-2x6)
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Features: Stone Wall
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Structure Type: Detached
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Off-Street, Deeded
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Deeded
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Deeded
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Hot Water, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Documents Available: Master Deed, Unit Deed, Rules & Regs, Floor Plans
  • Documents Count: 4
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: Garage is in process of being taken down and converted to 4 off street parking spots. Scheduled to be totally completed by end of May. If closing is scheduled prior to completion of parking area seller will escrow funds to cover expense of conversion.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:1105 B:0016 L:0025,853418
  • Assessments: $111,111,111
  • Book: 64743
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Zoning: SC
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 2
  • Total Living Levels: 1
Other Building Characteristics
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Electricity, Insurance, Maintenance Structure
  • Units Owner Occupied: 2
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: 53
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 1.0
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0

Property History for 53-55 Bates Road, Unit 53

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 24, 2015

Sold

MLS PIN #71822284

$485,000
Apr 28, 2015

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71822284

Apr 28, 2015

Contingent

MLS PIN #71822284

DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/24/2015

Sold

MLS PIN #71822284

$485,000
04/28/2015

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71822284

04/28/2015

Contingent

MLS PIN #71822284

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Schools near 53-55 Bates Road, Unit 53

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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 53-55 Bates Road, Unit 53, Watertown, MA 02472
$485,000
2
1,532
$540,000
2
1.5
1,532
2
1
1,532
$1
2
1,532
$900,000
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Listing Courtesy of Northeast Realty + Co., Patrick Mulligan

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