Median Price
$860,000
$515/sqft
Schools
6.5/10
Average
Appreciation
4.3/10
Growth Potential
Commute
24 min
to Boston
Live Market Snapshot
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Curated Median
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Price Range
Well Over Median
4bd2ba2,110 sqft
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3bd3ba1,600 sqft
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Well Over Median
3bd4ba2,700 sqft
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Well Over Median
3bd3ba2,171 sqft
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Well Over Median
5bd2ba2,246 sqft
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Well Over Median
3bd4ba2,700 sqft
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What Drives Prices in Watertown
Full breakdownDecomposition of the $860,000 median price into its underlying components.
Land Value$172,431 (20%)
Structure & Quality$577,269 (67%)
School Premium$37,485 (4%)
Access & Commute Premium$118,078 (14%)
Prestige & Stability Premium-$45,263 (-5%)
760
School Value Score
980
Overall Value Score
The Watertown Vibe
Working-class roots meet young professional influx
Affordable suburb with strong Armenian heritage, growing arts scene, and excellent value
Highlights
🥙 Best Armenian food in New England
🚌 Express bus to Boston
🏬 Arsenal Yards shopping development
💰 Better value than nearby towns
Who It's For
✓ Great for
- •First-time buyers
- •Cultural diversity
- •Affordable options
- •Investment opportunity
⚠ Consider elsewhere if
- •You want prestige
- •You need top schools
- •You hate traffic
Demographics
Population35,329
Median Age41.1
Median Household Income$107,780
Work from Home22.5%
Professional Sector68.0%
Insider Tips
- 1.East Watertown closer to Cambridge
- 2.Coolidge Hill area most desirable
- 3.Property values rising with development