Mount Auburn, Watertown
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Founded in 1630, Watertown was the first inland settlement in Massachusetts and initially encompassed the present communities of Weston, Waltham and large sections of Lincoln, Belmont, and Cambridge --thus becoming one of the largest American settlements of its time.
Settled by Englishmen who had set sail on the Arbella, and were led by Sir Richard Saltonstall, Watertown quickly grew to be an important center for trade, commerce, and industry. Over the years this community has played an important role in Massachusetts history, once serving as the temporary seat of government during the Revolutionary War. It was here that Paul Revere, who once resided in Watertown, printed the first paper money for the Province of Massachusetts.
At the Old Bemis Mills located here canvas sails were woven for the U.S.S. Constitution. Manufacturing industries included that of the renowned Stanley Steamers as well as the old black Crawford Stoves. And just around the bend of Mt.Auburn Street outside Watertown Square the Mugar family opened what was to be the first of many stores in the famous Star Market chain.
Today Watertown is rich in ethnic diversity and culture, boasts a high level of citizen involvement and many amenities such as shopping malls, swimming pools, country and tennis clubs, skating rinks, eleven fine parks and public transportation providing easy access to Boston and surrounding communities. Watertown is within twenty minutes travel to all major highways in eastern Massachusetts, including the Massachusetts Turnpike, Routes 128, 95, 93, 2, 16 and 20. In addition, it is serviced by rail lines and commuter bus lines, and has easy access to Logan International Airport in Boston.
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School System Info
MCAS Ranking (of 351 towns) in State:
10th Grade Math: |
89 |
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10th Grade Eng: |
95 |
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8th Grade Math: |
83 |
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8th Grade Eng: |
135 |
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8th Grade Science: |
119 |
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4th Grade Math: |
127 |
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4th Grade Eng: |
203 |
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Spending/Student:
$11,548
Average SAT scores:
1509
Student/Teacher Ratios:
11 to 1
Community
Population:32,521 Median Income in town: $76,843 Population Density:
(people per square mile)
Crime Rate (per 1000 residents):
Property: 17.3 / 1,000
Violent: 1.6 / 1,000
Real Estate
Number of active:
Singles/Condos/Multis:
1
/ 4
/ 0
Median home price this year: N/A Median home price last year: $415,000
Median home price 5 yrs ago: $469,000
% change since last year: N/A
% change since 5 years ago: -13%
Avg single family tax bill:
$0
Transportation
Rail info: (T stops, commuter rail stops)
N/A
Subway info:
subway
Bus lines:
52, 57, 59, 70, 70A, 71, 73, 193, 502, 504
Miles to Boston:
10
Drive time to Boston (minutes):
18
Rail time to Boston:
N/A
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RECENT LISTING
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$359,000
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Spacious two bed two bath condo with open living/dining/kitchen in a convenient first floor location. Updated kitchen, full garage parking space, elevator, private balcony, and additional storage all in a lovely garden apartment complex with in-ground pool and large landscaped courtyard. Direct elevator access from garage to each floor. High owner occupancy!
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$219,000
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Great price! Perfect for investor or owner occupants. This corner unit is in great condition & has 2 spacious bds plus parking.Condo features renovated kitchen & bath, hardwood floors, good layout & common ldry in bsmt.. The unit is in a prime Watertown location nr shopping, restaurants, bus, river roads, Mass pike & Cambridge. Unit is located in the back of the building on a raised first floor.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$949,000
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Stunning renovation of a historical church. Each residence was designed to maximize the space, while preserving the character of this unique structure. This beautiful unit offers 3 bedrooms and 2 and half baths. Gorgeous details throughout including pristine hard wood floors and trims, high ceilings, stone and marble. The kitchen boasts granite counters, Kohler sinks and top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances. Each luxurious bath has marble finishes. One garage parking spot included.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$229,900
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Prime Watertown location 2BR, 710sf condo with 1 parking space! Perfect for investor or owner occupants. Condo features replacement windows, hardwood floors and great open layout with 2 almost equal size bedrooms. Convenient high first floor, extra storage and off-street parking in the back of the building. Good reserves and owner occupancy at 53%.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$985,000
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Oakley Locale! Come view this type of home rarely made available. It offers a slate roof,copper gutters,and a 5 car heated garage with full loft. Gleaming hardwood floors,freshly stained out & painted inside. Master suite w/ jacuzzi + steam room,3 bedrooms,3 heaters,2 C/A units,finished basement with sound room, whole house fan,generator,2 security systems,full house sound system,sprinkler system, compressor, French drains out & Bee Dry system in. Sm. town feel yet close to everything. A Must
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