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$3,181,944
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 88How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $1,577,000 on Nov 21, 2008

119 PALFREY ST

WATERTOWN, MA 02472
0
Baths
0.73 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$3.2M
$2.8M low$3.6M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,577,000 · Nov 21, 2008

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$33,282 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$2,849,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$591,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$2,257,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$2,468,195

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.73
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Wood Furnace
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(9)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Watertown High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
E
J. R. Lowell Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
M
Watertown Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi

District: Watertown School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02472These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.112
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.103
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.71

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.34%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.6%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.35,928
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.8,689 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$115,227
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$149,103
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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How this home compares

119 Palfrey St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Among the most valuable homes in Watertown West End
  • Has a bigger lot than 85% of homes in Watertown West End

What homes are worth in Watertown 02472

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$369K$1.7M

This home is worth more than almost all homes in Watertown 02472.

How it measures up in Watertown 02472

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Watertown 02472.

Estimated value$3,181,944
CheaperTypical $798,442Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.73 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 84% of homes nearby

How 119 Palfrey St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWatertown West EndWatertown 02472Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$3,181,944almost all homesalmost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.73 ac85% of homes84% of homes73% of homes

About 119 Palfrey St

How much is 119 Palfrey St, Watertown, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 119 Palfrey St, Watertown, MA is $3,181,944 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $2,811,118 to $3,552,770. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 119 Palfrey St, Watertown, MA last sell?

119 Palfrey St, Watertown, MA last sold on Nov 21, 2008 for $1,577,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

What schools serve 119 Palfrey St, Watertown, MA?

119 Palfrey St, Watertown, MA is assigned to Watertown High School (high), rated B-; J. R. Lowell Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Watertown Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Watertown School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 119 Palfrey St, Watertown, MA compare to other homes in Watertown 02472?

Among the 10,041 homes in Watertown 02472, it is worth more than almost all of them ($3,181,944 against a typical $798,442) and its lot is bigger than 84% of them (0.73 ac against a typical 0.14 ac). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than almost all homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 119 Palfrey St, Watertown, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 119 Palfrey St, Watertown, MA was $33,282. The county assessed it at $2,849,500.

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