Last Sold Price
3 beds2,077 sqft$306/sqft
70 Bates Rd, Watertown, MA 02472

Description

Great opportunity to own on a very desirable street in a highly sought after Watertown neighborhood (Gas on Rd). Oversized cape with spacious bedrooms, formal dining room, 2 full baths, finished basement, gleaming hardwood floors and lots of interior living space situated on a quiet cul-de-sac! Convient to public transportation, close to High school and only minutes from Boston! this home boasts lots of charm and awaits a new owner's personal touch. Don't miss out on this great opportunity!Great opportunity to own on a very desirable street in a highly sought after Watertown neighborhood (Gas on Rd). Oversized cape with spacious bedrooms, formal dining room, 2 full baths, finished basement, gleaming hardwood floors and lots of interior living space situated on a quiet cul-de-sac! Convient to public transportation, close to High school and only minutes from Boston! this home boasts lots of charm and awaits a new owner's personal touch. Don't miss out on this great opportunity!
LISTING CLOSED: 06/21/2011 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Peter Tzannos • RE/MAX On the Charles

Property Details for 70 Bates Road

Status
MLS #
71190712
Days on Market
94
Taxes
$6,608 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1952
Town
Watertown
MLS Area
Mount Auburn
Area
MA-Watertown-Mount Auburn, MA-Watertown
Architectural Style
Cape
Style
Cape
Garage Spaces
1
Open Parking Spaces
3.00
Parking Spaces Total
4

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$740,000

Avg days on market

31

Sale-to-list ratio

98.4%

Watertown, MA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of RE/MAX On the Charles, Peter Tzannos

Sold By Compass, Gary Seligson

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Building Information for 70 Bates Road

Stories-Year Built1952Building Size-Lot Size0.28 AC / 12,139 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,778 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,228

Property Taxes

$551

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 70 Bates Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, University
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2077.0
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Hosmer
  • High School: Watertown High
  • Middle School: Watertown
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
  • Basement Features: Finished
  • 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: Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceFeatures: Family Room, Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Security System, Window AC
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: No
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Sprinkler System
  • Exterior Features: Sprinkler System
  • Lot Description: Cul-De-Sac, Level
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Hot Water, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public, City/Town Water
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 357.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 21.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 17.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 228.0
  • Bedroom2 Length: 19.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 192.0
  • Bedroom3 Length: 16.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: First
  • Bedroom3 Width: 12.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 66.0
  • Bathroom1 Length: 11.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 6.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 80.0
  • Bathroom2 Length: 10.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 8.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 110.0
  • Dining Room Length: 10.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 11.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 875.0
  • Family Room Features: Wet Bar
  • Family Room Length: 35.0
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • Family Room Width: 25.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 130.0
  • Kitchen Length: 13.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 10.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 260.0
  • Room Living Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 13.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: No
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: Yes
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: 853453
  • Assessments: $496,500
  • Book: 23583
  • Tax Year: 2010
  • Zoning: Res
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Foundation Area: 3998.0
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 70 Bates Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 21, 2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #311130849

$635,000
Jun 21, 2011

Sold

MLS PIN #71190712

$635,000
May 7, 2011

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71190712

DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/21/2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #311130849

$635,000
06/21/2011

Sold

MLS PIN #71190712

$635,000
05/07/2011

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71190712

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

Public Records for 70 Bates Road

Taxable ValueLand$659,900Additions$437,400Total$1,097,300
Tax Record2025$12,816 ($1,068 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,072 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,072 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,190 SqFtStories2Lot Size12,139 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1952Year Renovated1952ZoningSCCountyMIDDLESEXAPNWATE M:1107 B:0012A L:0000

Schools near 70 Bates 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.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 70 Bates Road, Watertown, MA 02472
$635,000
3
2,077
12,139
$635,000
3
1,386
16,565
$520,000
3
1,595
$520,000
3
1.5
1,595
$407,000
3
1,779
$729,000
4
2,198

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Listing Courtesy of RE/MAX On the Charles, Peter Tzannos

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