5 Highland Ave
Watertown, MA 02472
3 bd 1 ba 1,926 sqft Built 1912 Lot 7,558 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$785,000
Apr 12, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 2022 | Sold | $785,000 | MLS #72915024 |
| Mar 28, 2022 | Relisted | $780,000 | MLS #72915024 |
| Mar 12, 2022 | Price changed | $780,000 | MLS #72915024 |
| Feb 17, 2022 | Listed | $799,000 | MLS #72943885 |
| Jan 5, 2022 | Relisted | $799,000 | MLS #72915024 |
| Dec 26, 2021 | Listing removed | $799,000 | MLSPIN |
| Nov 18, 2021 | Price changed | $799,000 | MLS #72915024 |
| Nov 2, 2021 | Listed | $810,000 | MLS #72915024 |
| Sep 22, 2021 | Price changed | $819,000 | MLS #72886789 |
| Aug 26, 2021 | Listed | $829,000 | MLS #72886789 |
| Nov 13, 2017 | Sold | $653,000 | MLS #72232126 |
| Sep 21, 2017 | Listed | $659,900 | MLS #72232126 |
| Aug 29, 2013 | Sold | $395,000 | MLS #71380100 |
| May 9, 2012 | Listed | $395,000 | MLS #71380100 |
| Oct 22, 2011 | Listing removed | $449,000 | MLSPIN |
| Oct 6, 2011 | Listed | $449,000 | MLS #71297201 |
| Jul 31, 1998 | Sold | $211,255 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $322,900 | $521,100 | $844,000 | $9,858 |
| 2024 | $270,300 | $492,200 | $762,500 | $8,921 |
| 2023 | $273,400 | $470,800 | $744,200 | $10,106 |
| 2022 | $235,700 | $428,000 | $663,700 | $8,794 |
| 2021 | $235,700 | $413,700 | $649,400 | $7,955 |
| 2020 | $235,600 | $399,500 | $635,100 | $7,710 |
| 2019 | $184,900 | $399,500 | $584,400 | $7,527 |
| 2018 | $173,200 | $370,900 | $544,100 | $7,329 |
| 2017 | $160,900 | $324,600 | $485,500 | $6,744 |
| 2016 | $160,900 | $306,700 | $467,600 | $6,397 |
| 2015 | $160,900 | $271,100 | $432,000 | $6,493 |
| 2013 | $160,900 | $253,200 | $414,100 | $6,079 |
| 2006 | $134,900 | $253,500 | $388,400 | $4,338 |
| 2005 | $206,600 | $173,400 | $380,000 | $4,146 |
| 2004 | $180,400 | $168,000 | $348,400 | $3,606 |
| 2003 | $159,500 | $135,400 | $294,900 | $3,730 |
Property facts
Year built
1912
Property type
single_family
Stories
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Beds
3
Baths
1
Living area
1,926 sqft
Lot size
7,558 sqft
ZIP code
02472
City
Watertown
Street
Highland Ave
Coordinates
42.37336, -71.19425
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$5,585
Gross rental yield
8.54%
Implied cap rate
5.55%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 5 Highland Ave last sell?
5 Highland Ave most recently sold on Apr 12, 2022 for $785,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 5 Highland Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 5 Highland Ave (year 2025) is $844,000 with $9,858 in property tax.
How does 5 Highland Ave's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 7.5% above the last sale price of $785,000.
When was 5 Highland Ave built?
5 Highland Ave was built in 1912.
How does 5 Highland Ave compare to others on Highland Ave?
We track 8 other properties on Highland Ave. Browse the list under "Other properties on Highland Ave" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 5 Highland Ave?
5 Highland Ave is a 3 bed, 1 bath, 1,926 sqft, 7,558 sqft lot single_family.
Is 5 Highland Ave a flip candidate?
No — 5 Highland Ave does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 5 Highland Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 5 Highland Ave is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
+0.8%
Implied 1-yr
+3.2%
2026 Q3
$1.01M
2026 Q4
$1.02M
ZIP 02472 — Median Price History + Forecast
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