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$1,100,192$544 / 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 79How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

253 BOYLSTON ST

WATERTOWN, MA 02472
3
Beds
3
Baths
2,022 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.
1928
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$1.1M
$868K low$1.3M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,423 (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.$892,400 (2025)
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$892,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$878,700

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
CountyMiddlesex
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.2015
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes

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

E
Hosmer Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Watertown Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.5 mi
H
Watertown High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 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

253 Boylston 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 83% of homes in Watertown 02472
  • Costs more per square foot than 68% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Newer than 72% of homes in East Watertown

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
$376K$1.7M

This home is worth more than 83% 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$1,100,192
CheaperTypical $815,913Pricier

Pricier than 83% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$544
CheaperTypical $587Pricier

Pricier than 34% of homes nearby

Living area2,022 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,724 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Year built1928
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 49% of homes nearby

How 253 Boylston St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEast WatertownWatertown 02472Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,100,19276% of homes83% of homes76% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$54438% of homes34% of homes68% of homes
Living areabigger than2,022 ft²49% of homes60% of homes57% of homes
Year builtnewer than192872% of homes49% of homes30% of homes

About 253 Boylston St

How much is 253 Boylston St, Watertown, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 253 Boylston St, Watertown, MA is $1,100,192 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $867,580 to $1,332,804. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 253 Boylston St, Watertown, MA?

253 Boylston St, Watertown, MA has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and 2,022 square feet of living space.

When was 253 Boylston St, Watertown, MA built?

253 Boylston St, Watertown, MA was built in 1928, making it 98 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 253 Boylston St, Watertown, MA?

253 Boylston St, Watertown, MA is assigned to Hosmer Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Watertown Middle School (middle), rated B-; 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 253 Boylston St, Watertown, MA compare to other homes in Watertown 02472?

Among the 10,041 homes in Watertown 02472, it is worth more than 83% of them ($1,100,192 against a typical $815,913), its price per square foot is higher than 34% of them ($544 against a typical $587), it is bigger than 60% of them (2,022 ft² against a typical 1,724 ft²) and it is newer than 49% of them (1928 against a typical 1930). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 76% 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 253 Boylston St, Watertown, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 253 Boylston St, Watertown, MA was $10,423. The county assessed it at $892,400.

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