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496 Mount Auburn St, Watertown, MA 02472 | MLS# 71685553 | Redfin

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496 Mount Auburn St

$389,000

Watertown, MA 02472

Listed at Price

Beds

Baths

Status: Under Agreement

Built: 1935

Lot Size: 2,402 Sq. Ft.

Cum ulative: 32 days

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1,458 Sq. Ft.

$267 / Sq. Ft.
On Redfin: 32 days

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Welcome home to a wonderfully well maintained 6 room, 3 bedroom, 1 bath brick colonial, ideally located
in East Watertown. Relax on the brand new brick front porch. Front to back living room featuring gumwood
built-ins and fireplace. Dining room with built in china cabinet. Ktichen with newer cabinets. Three

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spacious bedrooms on the second floor with ample closet storage. Interior has been freshly painted.
Updated electrical system. New roof. Exterior boasts a private, fenced in city garden with great light for

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planting. Terrific commuter location in that the home is steps to public transportation and walking
distance to the Hosmer School and all that Coolidge Square shops and restaurants have to offer.

Property Type Single Family Detached

Community Watertown

Style Colonial

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Property Details for 496 Mount Auburn St, Watertown, MA 02472

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Interior Features
Master Bedroom Information
Dimensions: 17X12
On Second Floor
Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Hardwood Floor
Bedroom #2 Information
Dimensions: 13X11
On Second Floor
Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Hardwood Floor
Bedroom #3 Information
Dimensions: 7X11
On Second Floor
Closet, Hardwood Floor
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Bathroom #1 Information
Dimensions: 9X7
On Second Floor
Full Bath, Stone/Ceramic Tile Floor
Living Room Information
Dimensions: 11X21
On First Floor
Fireplace, Walk-In Closet, Custom Built
Closet/Cabinets, Hardwood Floor
Dining Room Information
Dimensions: 12X13
On First Floor
Custom Built Closet/Cabinets, Hardwood Floor
Kitchen Information
Dimensions: 12X11
On First Floor
Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry
Appliances
Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Basement Information
Has Basement
Full, Walk-Out, Garage Access
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 1
Wood Floor, Tile Floor, Vinyl Floor
Heating & Cooling
# of Heating Zones: 1
Steam Heating
Insulated Windows, Insulated Doors, Storm
Doors
Exterior Features

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Water & Sewer Information

Water: City/Town Water
Sewer: City/Town Sewer
Natural Gas Water Heater
Building Information
Year Built Is Approximate
Year Built Source: Public Record
Vinyl Exterior, Brick Exterior
Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingle Roof
Frame Construction, Brick Construction
Concrete Block Foundation
Foundation Size: 9999
Exterior Features
Porch, Enclosed Porch, Fenced Yard
Property / Lot Details
Lot Information
# of Acres: 0.06
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 2,402
Other Lot (See Remarks)
Public Road
Zoning: RES
Property Information
# of Rooms: 6
Sq. Ft.: 1458.00
Sq. Ft. Source: Public Record
No Warranty
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Parking Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Under
Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming
Pool, Tennis Court, Laundromat, Bike Path,
Public School
School Information
Elementary School: Hosmer
Middle School: Watertown
High School: Watertown
Utilities, Taxes / Assessments, Financing & Location Details
Utility Information
100 Amps
Tax Information
Taxes: $5,731
Tax Year: 2013
Tax ID: 854049
Financial Terms
Assessments: $390,400
Location Information
Directions: Near corner of Langdon and Mount
Auburn.
Page: 439
Book: 58003
Misc. Information & Listing Information
Sale Information
Anticipated Sold Date: Tuesday, July 29, 2014
Listing Information
Listing Alert: No
No Disclosures
Disclosures: Heating system is older. Small
amount of dampness in basement corner.

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Lender Owned: No
Short Sale Lender Approval Required: No
Buyer Broker Compensation (%): 2.5

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hardwood floors throughout. Potential in attic to add an additional living space. Third
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Date

Event

Price

Appreciation

Source

May 22, 2014

Listed (New)

$389,000

Dec 02, 2011

Sold (Public Records)

$335,000

Dec 02, 2011

Sold (MLS) (Sold)

$335,000

MLS PIN #71297115

Oct 06, 2011

Listed (New)

$349,000

MLS PIN #71297115

Aug 31, 2011

Delisted (Cancelled)

MLS PIN #71246501

Jun 28, 2011

Price Changed

MLS PIN #71246501

>1,000%/yr

MLS PIN #71685553

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$457,028
Est.
$434,177
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Jun 10, 2011

Listed (New)

Jan 11, 2007

Sold (Public Records)

$1

MLS PIN #71246501

Public Records

$345,031

Est.

$293,276

Low

$396,786

High

This sale w as flagged as a possibly abnormal transaction.

* Price is not available or MLS listing is off market.

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Basic Info

Taxable Value
Beds

Style

Single Family Residential

Land

$239,100

Baths

Finished Sq. Ft.

1,458

Additions

$151,300

Floors

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

729

Total

$390,400

Year Built

1935

Total Sq. Ft.

2,187

Year Renovated

Lot Size

2,402

Taxes
(2013)

$5,731

County Middlesex County

APN M1136B0001L0078

When Will This Info Update?

County Data Refreshed Aug 9, 2013

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Schools for 496 Mount Auburn St

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Hosmer Elementary School

Public

Preschool
to 5

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St. Stephen's Armenian Elementary School

Private

Preschool
to 5

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Haggerty School

Public

K to 5

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Perkins School For the Blind

Private

Preschool
to 12

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James Russell Lowell

Public

Preschool
to 5

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Perkins School For the Blind

Private

Preschool
to 12

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Winthrop L Chenery Middle School

Public

5 to 8

1.10 mi

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Shady Hill School

Private

Preschool
to 8

1.27 mi

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St. Columbkille School

Private

Preschool
to 8

1.36 mi

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Mary Lyon K-8 School

Public

K to 6

1.38 mi

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Watertown High School

Public

9 to 12

n/a

0.79 mi

--

Perkins School For the Blind

Private

Preschool
to 12

n/a

0.91 mi

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Buckingham Browne & Nichols School

Private

Preschool
to 12

1.38 mi

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Mesivta High School of Greater

Private

9 to 12

1.47 mi

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Waldorf High School

Private

9 to 12

0.28 mi
n/a

0.30 mi
0.73 mi

n/a

0.91 mi
1.16 mi

n/a

n/a

0.91 mi

1.58 mi

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Area Overview for 02472 (last 90 days)

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Median List Price

$559,000

Median $ / Sq. Ft.

$324

Avg. # Offers

6.5

Avg. Down Payment

32.1%

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Median Sale / List

100.8%

# Sold Homes

26

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What It Takes to Win an Offer near 02472

Offers from Redfin homebuyers that w ere recently accepted or declined by sellers in this area:

Sandy Rosen - Redfin Agent, helped our client buy a home

gav e up the mortgage contingency and capped the

inspection repairs to 2000

Status: We got it!

Days on Market: 20

Offer-to-List Ratio: 101%

Down Payment:

$400k to $425k

Beds

Baths

~1,500
Sq. Ft.

Competing Offers: 1
Ask Sandy a Question About This Offer

David Pollack - Redfin Agent, competed against 11 offers

This was my client's first ev er offer. There were 1 1 offers in

on this place, but they were a bit hesitant to go in strong for
their first ev er offer.

Status: Not Accepted (Multiple Offers)

Days on Market: 8

Offer-to-List Ratio: 100%

Down Payment:

$450k to $475k

Beds

Baths

~1,750
Sq. Ft.

Competing Offers: 11
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Median House Values

Location

Houses: $/Sq. Ft. in 02472

List Price

$ / Sq. Ft.

Sale / List

East Watertown

$632,450

$310

02472

$559,000

$324

100.8%

Watertown

$559,000

$324

100.8%

Middlesex County

$509,000

$257

99.7%

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39 Frank St
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This home at $379/Sq. Ft.: $553K

1.27 m i

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Baths

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53 Dartm outh St
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39 May St
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$785,000

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Source: Public Records

Price This Home

Average: $389/Sq. Ft.

This home at $389/Sq. Ft.: $567K

Range: $360K - $785K

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