53 Merrill Road

Sold 6/12/15
Sold 6/12/15
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Last Sold Price
$775,000
3 beds1,999 sqft$388/sqft
53 Merrill Rd, Watertown, MA 02472

Description

Gorgeous extensively renovated single family on the flat of the hill near Oakley Country Club and Belmont's evolving Cushing Square. This 8 rooms, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths sits in one of Watertown's most desired neighborhoods with commuting options. Extensively renovated since 2003, this home has no detail missed including all new ceilings, wall and insulation. High efficiency Marvin windows, new 200amp electrical including wiring, central air ducting, integrated 5.1 sound system, hardiplank siding...Gorgeous extensively renovated single family on the flat of the hill near Oakley Country Club and Belmont's evolving Cushing Square. This 8 rooms, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths sits in one of Watertown's most desired neighborhoods with commuting options. Extensively renovated since 2003, this home has no detail missed including all new ceilings, wall and insulation. High efficiency Marvin windows, new 200amp electrical including wiring, central air ducting, integrated 5.1 sound system, hardiplank siding and so much more. The first floor features a fireplaced living room with surround sound, hardwood floors stretching into the eating area and sunroom. The kitchen and baths are all new since 2003. The 2nd floor bedrooms flank a well-appointed bathroom. An open concept office leads to the perfect 3rd floor bedroom with skylights. Outside features well established 360 degree landscaping with 12+ mature specimen trees, landscape lighting, multiple seating areas, cedar arbor, trellis and fencing
LISTING CLOSED: 06/12/2015 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by The Madden Team • Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
  2. Listed by John M. Madden • Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
  3. Listed by Mark Madden • Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest

Property Details for 53 Merrill Road

Status
Sold
MLS #
71814757
Days on Market
29
Taxes
$9,194 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1920
County
Middlesex County
Town
Watertown
Area
MA-Watertown
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces Total
1

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$885,000

Avg days on market

26

Sale-to-list ratio

97.6%

[Watertown, MA]

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest, The Madden Team; Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest, John M. Madden; Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest, Mark Madden

Sold By Boston Realty Relocations, John Haberis

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Building Information for 53 Merrill Road

Stories-Year Built1920Building Size-Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,330 SF

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Property Information for 53 Merrill Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1999.0
  • Color: Green
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Lowell
  • High School: Whs
  • Middle School: Wms
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Interior Access, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Sun Room, Office, Wired for Surround Sound
  • Interior Features: Wired for Surround Sound
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: No
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Storage Shed, Decorative Lighting, Other (See Remarks)
  • Exterior Features: Storage Shed, Decorative Lighting, Other (See Remarks), Patio
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewage District: MWRA
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 176.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup,Recessed Lighting
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 16.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 11.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 180.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
  • Bedroom2 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 210.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Skylight,Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access
  • Bedroom3 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Third
  • Bedroom3 Width: 14.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bathroom2 Level: First
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom3 Level: Basement
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 99.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Slider
  • Dining Room Length: 11.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 9.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 90.0
  • Kitchen Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Cabinets - Upgraded,Recessed Lighting
  • Kitchen Length: 10.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 9.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 228.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup,Recessed Lighting
  • Room Living Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 12.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 108.0
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Office Length: 12.0
  • Room Office Level: Second
  • Room Office Width: 9.0
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:0421 B:0025 L:0102,849337
  • Assessments: $614,600
  • Book: 40813
  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Zoning: S-6
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Block
  • Cooling Zones: 3
  • Heat Zones: 3
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5%
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5%

Property History for 53 Merrill Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 12, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #550500927

$775,000—
Jun 12, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #550501124

$775,000

+309.3% / yr

Jun 12, 2015

Sold

MLS PIN #71814757

$775,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/12/2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #550500927

$775,000
06/12/2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #550501124

$775,000

+309.3% / yr

06/12/2015

Sold

MLS PIN #71814757

$775,000

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

Public Records for 53 Merrill Road

Taxable ValueLand$599,200Additions$547,500Total$1,146,700
Tax Record2025$13,393 ($1,116 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,999 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,999 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt911 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,330 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1920Year Renovated1920ZoningS-6CountyMIDDLESEXAPNWATE M:0421 B:0025 L:0102

Schools near 53 Merrill Road

This home is within Watertown School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
J.R. Lowell Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Watertown Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Watertown High School
Public - 9 to 12
Hosmer Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
J.R. Lowell Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Watertown Middle School
Public6 to 8

Watertown High School
Public9 to 12

Hosmer 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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