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$1,997,489$604 / 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 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $700,000 on Jan 30, 2009

84 GARFIELD ST

WATERTOWN, MA 02472
4
Beds
3.5
Baths
3,308 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.
0.5 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1887
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.

Valuation

$2M
$1.9M low$2.1M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$700,000 · Jan 30, 2009

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$20,401 (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.$1,746,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$789,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$957,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,363,250

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.Cape Cod
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.50
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.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
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(2)

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
Hosmer Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.4 mi
M
Watertown Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 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

84 Garfield 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 02472
  • Costs more per square foot than 77% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Bigger than 94% of homes in Watertown 02472
  • Has a bigger lot than 84% of homes in East Watertown
  • Older than 95% of homes in Watertown 02472

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
$375K$1.8M

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$1,997,489
CheaperTypical $831,162Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$604
CheaperTypical $592Pricier

Pricier than 56% of homes nearby

Living area3,308 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,729 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Lot size0.5 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Year built1887
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 5% of homes nearby

How 84 Garfield St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEast WatertownWatertown 02472Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,997,48997% of homesalmost all homes95% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$60457% of homes56% of homes77% of homes
Living areabigger than3,308 ft²91% of homes94% of homes90% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.5 ac84% of homes82% of homes64% of homes
Year builtnewer than18876% of homes5% of homes6% of homes

About 84 Garfield St

How much is 84 Garfield St, Watertown, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 84 Garfield St, Watertown, MA is $1,997,489 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $1,903,542 to $2,091,436. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 84 Garfield St, Watertown, MA last sell?

84 Garfield St, Watertown, MA last sold on Jan 30, 2009 for $700,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 84 Garfield St, Watertown, MA?

84 Garfield St, Watertown, MA has 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 3,308 square feet of living space and a 0.50-acre lot.

When was 84 Garfield St, Watertown, MA built?

84 Garfield St, Watertown, MA was built in 1887, making it 139 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 84 Garfield St, Watertown, MA?

84 Garfield St, Watertown, MA is assigned to Watertown High School (high), rated B-; Hosmer Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; 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 84 Garfield 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 ($1,997,489 against a typical $831,162), its price per square foot is higher than 56% of them ($604 against a typical $592), it is bigger than 94% of them (3,308 ft² against a typical 1,729 ft²), its lot is bigger than 82% of them (0.5 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 5% of them (1887 against a typical 1930). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 95% 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 84 Garfield St, Watertown, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 84 Garfield St, Watertown, MA was $20,401. The county assessed it at $1,746,700.

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