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Welcome to this solidly built, charming 3-bedroom home in a convenient Auburn location. Recently updated throughout, a first-floor primary bedroom, oversized two car garage and flat back yard make this one a gem you don’t want to miss! Improvements include but not limited to: Samsung heat pump/mini-split systems in upstairs bedrooms (2026) upgraded 200-amp electrical panel (2026) Mass Saves energy efficient attic and basement insulation, air sealing, and exterior door weather sealing (2026) refinished hardwood floors (2023), new luxury vinyl plank flooring (2023), recessed lighting (2023), a newly tiled mudroom (2023) pet electric fence underground wiring installation (2024), radon mitigation system (2025) wifi super quiet garage doors (2023) and a new storage shed (2024). Smart home features included with the sale are a Nest thermostat, Nest WiFi-enabled smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and Ring exterior floodlight cameras. Additional highlights include a young furnace, hot water tank, and central air system; vinyl thermal-pane double-hung windows; a new storm door; an approximately 14-year-old roof; and an oversized attached two-car garage. The flat backyard offers a patio and ample space for outdoor enjoyment. Connected to public sewer and ideally located near shopping, dining, local amenities, and major commuter routes, this move-in-ready home combines comfort, efficiency, and convenience. Schedule your showing today and discover all this wonderful property has to offer.
Single-familyProperty Type
1962Year Built
0.29 acresLot Size
$419Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Elizabeth Carrison• NE Real Estate Services
West Auburn, located between Pakachoag Hill and the Auburn Mall corridor, is a residential and commercial Auburn neighborhood with wooded ridgelines and a highway-edge retail strip. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Southbridge Street (MA-12) and Millbury Street junction, where local plazas, service counters, and everyday errands cluster in steady motion. Housing leans toward mid-century capes and ranches, with pockets of newer subdivisions set back on curving roads. Pakachoag Hill’s trails and overlooks add a quiet, outdoorsy counterpoint to the traffic hum. Community pillars include the Auburn Public Library, Pakachoag Music School, and the Auburn Historical Museum. The landscape shifts quickly from tree-lined streets to big-road storefronts, giving daily routines a practical, grounded rhythm.
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Offer insights
12 Waterman Rd · $450,000
$469K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $469K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 29 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.6%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
About offer insights
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Interior features
Wired for sound
Storm door(s)
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom on the main/first level with walk-in closet(s) and recessed lighting
Second bedroom on the second level
Third bedroom on the second level
Bathrooms
Full bathroom on the first level (tub and shower)
Master bathroom present
Kitchen
Laminate flooring
Breakfast bar / nook
Range
Dishwasher
Microwave
Refrigerator
Water heater
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer
Laundry located in the basement
Flooring
Tile
Hardwood
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Oil heating
Ductless heating
Central air conditioning
Ductless cooling
Exterior features
Patio
Rain gutters
Storage
Professional landscaping
Invisible fence
Patio (listed twice in source consolidated)
Home design
Single family residence
Property reported as attached
Yellow exterior color
Parking
Attached garage with 2 garage spaces
Garage includes garage door opener, storage, insulation, oversized space
2 uncovered/open parking spaces
Total of 4 parking spaces
Paved driveway and off-street parking
Security
Invisible fence
Construction
Shingle roof
Concrete perimeter and block foundation
Built (year per public records)
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
200+ amp electric service
HOA & community
Community offers public transportation, shopping, highway access, private and public schools
Not a senior community
Financial info
$5,538 tax amount (2026)
Other
Full unfinished basement with bulkhead and radon remediation system
Lot cleared with paved public road frontage (0.29 acre)
Electricity and solar
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Welcome home! This adorable 3 bed, 1 bath, 1,075 square foot cape with two car garage on .29 acres is ready for its next owner. Step inside the front door and be welcomed by a cozy living room with original hardwood floors underneath the carpet. Walk through to the charming kitchen with outdoor access to the lovely leveled private backyard. The primary bedroom, full bathroom, and den complete the first floor. Upstairs you will find two bedrooms with hardwood floors under the carpet. There is an oversized two car garage and full unfinished basement with washer and dryer. Recent updates and upgrade timelines include new carpet in primary bedroom and den 2022, new water heater 2021, new furnace, central air, and security cameras 2019-2020, blown in insulation roughly 2012, kitchen and bathroom renovation roughly 2007, roof roughly 2002, windows, electric panel, and garage roughly 1992. Make this sweet home yours today! Open House Saturday 9/24 12pm-1:30pm and Sunday 9/25 11am-1pm.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$4,858 (+14.9%)
$99,700 + $206,200
$305,900
2021
$4,227 (+3.5%)
$99,700 + $169,500
$269,200
2020
$4,083 (+4.3%)
$87,900 + $139,200
$227,100
2019
$3,914 (+6.3%)
$87,100 + $125,400
$212,500
2018
$3,682 (+5.7%)
$81,400 + $118,300
$199,700
2017
$3,485 (+3.5%)
$73,800 + $116,200
$190,000
2016
$3,368 (+8.6%)
$77,300 + $108,900
$186,200
2015
$3,102 (+2.6%)
$77,300 + $102,400
$179,700
2014
$3,022 (+3.5%)
$73,500 + $101,300
$174,800
2013
$2,921 (−0.6%)
$73,600 + $101,300
$174,900
2012
$2,939 (+3.4%)
$77,500 + $105,600
$183,100
2011
$2,842 (+7.5%)
$84,100 + $100,700
$184,800
2009
$2,643
$88,500 + $95,800
$184,300
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.29 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,075
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,075
Year built
1962
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Worcester County
APN
1458081
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 94° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Auburn, MA • 01501
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Sun exposure
94/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 18% for direct sun exposure in Auburn. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.7 hrs
6.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 12 Waterman Rd
$455,055
$5,055 over list price of $450K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $405K to $493K.