Watertown market snapshot
Calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from MLS-sourced listing data for Watertown, refreshed nightly -- updated Oct 7, 2026.
Currently for sale in Watertown
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Recently sold in Watertown
Last 6 months. Real comps from the MLS, not estimates.
Popular neighborhoods in Watertown
Ranked by active MLS listings right now.
Walkability
Blended score for Watertown's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
Nearby schools
Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).
- Enrollment
- 359
- Student:teacher ratio
- 8.3:1
- District
- Watertown
- Enrollment
- 531
- Student:teacher ratio
- 9.8:1
- District
- Watertown
- Enrollment
- 705
- Student:teacher ratio
- 9.5:1
- District
- Watertown
Commute
Real drive time from Watertown's center to Downtown Boston.
Current Weather
Live conditions in Watertown, from Laurence G Hanscom Field Airport.
Cities near Watertown
Watertown real estate FAQ
How many homes are for sale in Watertown right now?+
There are currently 338 active listings in Watertown, Massachusetts, pulled directly from the MLS.
What is the median home price in Watertown?+
The median list price for active listings in Watertown is $5,500. Homes are spending an average of 79 days on market.
Is Watertown's housing market up or down this year?+
Median closed-sale prices in Watertown have risen 4.9% year over year, based on trailing 12-month MLS sales.
What are the most popular neighborhoods in Watertown?+
Based on current active listings, the neighborhoods with the most homes for sale in Watertown are Oakley Country Club.
What schools serve Watertown?+
The closest public schools to Watertown's center are James Russell Lowell, Watertown Middle, Watertown High. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.
Is Watertown walkable?+
Watertown's center has a walkability score of 86 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.
What is the commute like from Watertown?+
The typical drive from Watertown's center to Downtown Boston is about 23 minutes (9.9 miles).