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$1,038,261$634 / ft²
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 94How 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 $320,000 on Dec 1, 1999

198 PALFREY ST

WATERTOWN, MA 02472
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,638 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.29 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$1M
$973K low$1.1M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$320,000 · Dec 1, 1999
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$650,261
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$520,209
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.40%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$288,000
MSA MORTGAGE LLC · recorded Mar 5, 2012
2nd MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$100,000
WATERTOWN SAVINGS BANK

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,243 (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.$877,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$548,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$328,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$911,145

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Colonial
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.29
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Steam
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(6)

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.

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

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

198 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.

  • Worth more than 82% of homes in Watertown West End
  • Costs more per square foot than 80% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Has a bigger lot than 83% of homes in Watertown West End
  • Older than 68% of homes in Middlesex County

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
$372K$1.8M

This home is worth more than 79% of 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$1,038,261
CheaperTypical $782,844Pricier

Pricier than 79% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$634
CheaperTypical $569Pricier

Pricier than 75% of homes nearby

Living area1,638 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,725 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Lot size0.29 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 80% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 55% of homes nearby

How 198 Palfrey St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWatertown West EndWatertown 02472Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,038,26182% of homes79% of homes72% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$63473% of homes75% of homes80% of homes
Living areabigger than1,638 ft²52% of homes47% of homes41% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.29 ac83% of homes80% of homes49% of homes
Year builtnewer than193042% of homes55% of homes32% of homes

About 198 Palfrey St

How much is 198 Palfrey St, Watertown, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 198 Palfrey St, Watertown, MA is $1,038,261 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $973,308 to $1,103,214. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 198 Palfrey St, Watertown, MA last sell?

198 Palfrey St, Watertown, MA last sold on Dec 1, 1999 for $320,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 198 Palfrey St, Watertown, MA?

198 Palfrey St, Watertown, MA has 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,638 square feet of living space and a 0.29-acre lot.

When was 198 Palfrey St, Watertown, MA built?

198 Palfrey St, Watertown, MA was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 198 Palfrey St, Watertown, MA?

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

How does 198 Palfrey St, Watertown, MA compare to other homes in Watertown 02472?

Among the 10,041 homes in Watertown 02472, it is worth more than 79% of them ($1,038,261 against a typical $782,844), its price per square foot is higher than 75% of them ($634 against a typical $569), it is bigger than 47% of them (1,638 ft² against a typical 1,725 ft²), its lot is bigger than 80% of them (0.29 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 55% of them (1930 against a typical 1930). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 72% of 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 198 Palfrey St, Watertown, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 198 Palfrey St, Watertown, MA was $10,243. The county assessed it at $877,000.

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