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38 Carey Ave # 5, Watertown MA 02472

Watertown, MA 02472 • Waverly
$387,500
Est. $2,859/month
2
Beds
1
Baths
600
Sq Ft
$646
Price/Sq Ft
1957
Year Built
Condominium
Type
26
Days on Market
Closed Listed Aug 8, 2025 • MLS# 73415761 Copied!

About this home

Price reduced! Welcome to 38 Carey Avenue, a charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath condo located in the heart of Watertown — a rapidly growing community. This home offers a comfortable layout and an unbeatable location close to public transportation, schools for all ages, and all the amenities the area has to offer. A great opportunity to find your place in one of Greater Boston’s most sought-after neighborhoods.

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Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1957
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
600 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Stories
3
Entry Level
2

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $410,000
Final Sale Price: $387,500
Difference: $22,500 (-5.5%)
Performance Metrics
94.5%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
26
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $683
Sale $/sq ft: $646
This property sold for $646 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 5.5% below the original asking price.

With only 26 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1957
Living Area 600 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 5

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Flooring None
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Basement N
Laundry In Basement, In Building
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof Shingle
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features Off Street
Total Spaces 1

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $4,200
Assessed Value $337,986

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry: In Basement, In Building
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1957
Structure Type: Low-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Roof: Shingle
Foundation:
Stories: 3

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
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Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Off Street

Location

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Neighborhood

Waverly

38 Carey Ave # 5, Watertown MA 02472

Watertown, MA 02472

Walkability

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Nearby Schools

School District
Watertown School District local
A-
✓ School Safety 2024-25
1.0% Low
0.8% Suspensions 0.2% In-School 0.2% Emergency
↓ 4.5% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

8 schools
Jewish Community Day School
1.0 mi
Grades K-08
Atrium School
1.1 mi
Grades K-06
Perkins School for the Blind
1.3 mi
Grades PK-12
Star Academy (Watertown Campus)
2.2 mi
Grades PK-12
A
Cunniff School
0.3 mi | #166 of 824 | Score: 56.3
Improved 20 spots from last year
-1.9 below state avg
320 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
A
Hosmer School
1.4 mi | #140 of 824 | Score: 57.4
Improved 112 spots from last year
-0.8 below state avg
758 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
St. Stephen's Armenian School
1.9 mi
Grades PK-05
A+
James Russell Lowell School
890.4 mi | #84 of 824 | Score: 60.2
Improved 80 spots from last year
+2 above state avg
422 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

1 school
A-
Watertown Middle School
0.3 mi | #108 of 352 | Score: 48.6
Improved 11 spots from last year
-9.6 below state avg
583 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

2 schools
Walker Beacon School
0.4 mi
Grades 07-12
B+
Watertown High School
0.4 mi | #112 of 346 | Score: 59.3
Improved 118 spots from last year
+1.1 above state avg
761 students Diverse
18 sports • 1,578 athletes
Strong AP Program Rising School Career Tech Programs Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
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Monthly Payment Breakdown

Principal & Interest $0
Property Tax $350
Homeowners Insurance $200
HOA Fee $350/mo
PMI (if <20% down) $0

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Payment Over Time

Interest
Principal
Year 1
95% Interest
Year 15
50/50
Year 30
95% Principal
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Property History

Market Insights

3.1%
Price Range
30
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

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Sold
Sep 29, 2025
$387,500
Property sold
Days on Market: 30
🏠
Listed for Sale
Aug 8, 2025
$399,900
Original listing

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Aug 8, 2025 New Listing Added $399,900 —

Market Statistics

Days on Market
26 days
Price per Sq Ft
$646

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $4,200 $337,986

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$4,200
Tax Year 2025
HOA Fee
$350
Monthly
Assessed Value
$337,986

Listing Information

Listing Agent Jack Porter
Listing Office The Spencer Group
Agent MLS ID CN213617
Office MLS ID AN2404
Listing Data Updated Oct 4, 2025 11:33 AM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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