Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $987,500 on Jul 8, 2021
79 RUTLAND ST
WATERTOWN, MA 02472
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,100 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.
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
12
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.
Valuation
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$987,500 · Jul 8, 2021
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$683,500
NORTHEAST HOME LOAN · P · recorded Jul 8, 2021
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,834 (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.$927,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$475,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$451,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$917,600
Climate Risk
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.6 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal
Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.
Property Facts
Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
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.1995
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.13
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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
Transaction History(8)
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.
EMH
Cunniff Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
Watertown Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
Watertown High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 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%
Ownership
OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes
Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.
How this home compares
79 Rutland 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.
- Bigger than 69% of homes in Watertown West End
- Has a smaller lot than 79% of homes in Middlesex County
- Older than 68% 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 area2,100 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,724 ft²Bigger
Bigger than 62% of homes nearby
Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger
Bigger than 46% of homes nearby
Year built1930
OlderTypical 1930Newer
Newer than 55% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Watertown West End | Watertown 02472 | Middlesex County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Living areabigger than | 2,100 ft² | 69% of homes | 62% of homes | 61% of homes |
| Lot sizebigger than | 0.13 ac | 47% of homes | 46% of homes | 21% of homes |
| Year builtnewer than | 1930 | 42% of homes | 55% of homes | 32% of homes |
About 79 Rutland St
When did 79 Rutland St, Watertown, MA last sell?
79 Rutland St, Watertown, MA last sold on Jul 8, 2021 for $987,500, according to the county's recorded deed.
How big is 79 Rutland St, Watertown, MA?
79 Rutland St, Watertown, MA has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,100 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.
When was 79 Rutland St, Watertown, MA built?
79 Rutland St, Watertown, MA was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. The building has 2 stories.
What schools serve 79 Rutland St, Watertown, MA?
79 Rutland St, Watertown, MA is assigned to Cunniff Elementary School (elementary), rated A; 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 79 Rutland St, Watertown, MA compare to other homes in Watertown 02472?
Among the 10,041 homes in Watertown 02472, it is bigger than 62% of them (2,100 ft² against a typical 1,724 ft²), its lot is bigger than 46% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 55% of them (1930 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 79 Rutland St, Watertown, MA?
The 2025 property tax bill for 79 Rutland St, Watertown, MA was $10,834. The county assessed it at $927,600.
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