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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $205,000 on Sep 1, 1999

285 PALFREY ST

WATERTOWN, MA 02472
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,846 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.
0.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1928
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
9
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$205,000 · Sep 1, 1999

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,508 (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.$814,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$489,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$324,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$814,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Bungalow
CountyMiddlesex
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
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
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes

Transaction History(7)

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 · 0.2 mi
E
J. R. Lowell Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
H
Watertown High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 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

285 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 88% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Older than 70% of homes in Middlesex County

How it measures up in Watertown 02472

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

Living area1,846 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,725 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 55% of homes nearby

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Year built1928
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 48% of homes nearby

How 285 Palfrey St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWatertown West EndWatertown 02472Middlesex County
Living areabigger than1,846 ft²60% of homes55% of homes51% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.1 ac16% of homes17% of homes12% of homes
Year builtnewer than192832% of homes48% of homes30% of homes

About 285 Palfrey St

When did 285 Palfrey St, Watertown, MA last sell?

285 Palfrey St, Watertown, MA last sold on Sep 1, 1999 for $205,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 285 Palfrey St, Watertown, MA?

285 Palfrey St, Watertown, MA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,846 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 285 Palfrey St, Watertown, MA built?

285 Palfrey St, Watertown, MA was built in 1928, making it 98 years old. It is a bungalow home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 285 Palfrey St, Watertown, MA?

285 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 285 Palfrey St, Watertown, MA compare to other homes in Watertown 02472?

Among the 10,041 homes in Watertown 02472, it is bigger than 55% of them (1,846 ft² against a typical 1,725 ft²), its lot is bigger than 17% of them (0.1 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 48% of them (1928 against a typical 1930). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 285 Palfrey St, Watertown, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 285 Palfrey St, Watertown, MA was $9,508. The county assessed it at $814,000.

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