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$836,766$606 / 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 Oct 21, 2026

24 HERSOM ST

WATERTOWN, MA 02472
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,380 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.
4,018 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1895
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$837K
$788K low$886K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,058 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$824,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$509,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$314,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$813,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$832,580

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.Conventional
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.09
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.Hot Water
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(4)

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.

E
Cunniff Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.2 mi
M
Watertown Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Watertown High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 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

24 Hersom 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 78% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Smaller than 71% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in Watertown 02472
  • Older than 95% 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
$371K$1.8M

This home is worth more than 55% 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$836,766
CheaperTypical $810,163Pricier

Pricier than 55% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$606
CheaperTypical $583Pricier

Pricier than 62% of homes nearby

Living area1,380 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,742 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

Lot size4,018 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Year built1895
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 8% of homes nearby

How 24 Hersom St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWatertown West EndWatertown 02472Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$836,76653% of homes55% of homes57% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$60660% of homes62% of homes78% of homes
Living areabigger than1,380 ft²39% of homes36% of homes29% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4,018 ft²10% of homes9% of homes9% of homes
Year builtnewer than18955% of homes8% of homes8% of homes

About 24 Hersom St

How much is 24 Hersom St, Watertown, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 24 Hersom St, Watertown, MA is $836,766 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $787,802 to $885,730. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 24 Hersom St, Watertown, MA last sell?

24 Hersom St, Watertown, MA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 24 Hersom St, Watertown, MA?

24 Hersom St, Watertown, MA has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,380 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 24 Hersom St, Watertown, MA built?

24 Hersom St, Watertown, MA was built in 1895, making it 131 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 24 Hersom St, Watertown, MA?

24 Hersom St, Watertown, MA is assigned to Cunniff Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Watertown Middle School (middle), rated B-; Watertown High School (high), rated C+. All sit in Watertown School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 24 Hersom St, Watertown, MA compare to other homes in Watertown 02472?

Among the 10,041 homes in Watertown 02472, it is worth more than 55% of them ($836,766 against a typical $810,163), its price per square foot is higher than 62% of them ($606 against a typical $583), it is bigger than 36% of them (1,380 ft² against a typical 1,742 ft²), its lot is bigger than 9% of them (4,018 ft² against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 8% of them (1895 against a typical 1930). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 57% 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 24 Hersom St, Watertown, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 24 Hersom St, Watertown, MA was $10,058. The county assessed it at $824,400.

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