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About this home
Welcome to this beautifully renovated five-bedroom Cape-style home, ideally situated in one of Watertown’s desirable residential neighborhoods. Thoughtfully updated throughout, this move-in-ready home combines classic charm with modern finishes and a flexible floor plan. The main level features a spacious living room with a fireplace, a versatile room off the main living area that can serve as a bedroom or home office. With bedrooms located on both the first and second floors, the layout provides flexibility for a variety of living arrangements. The fully finished lower level adds valuable living space, perfect for a recreation area, home gym, or office. Outside, enjoy an expansive, level backyard featuring a built-in BBQ station (brick blocks mangal and tandoori - total of 2,200 bricks, handmade in 2023) an ideal setting for outdoor dining, entertaining, gatherings, or simply relaxing at home. Conveniently located near public transportation, parks, walking trails, shopping, restaurants, major routes, and all that Watertown has to offer. With five bedrooms, beautifully renovated living spaces, a fully finished lower level, and an impressive backyard entertaining area, this home is ready for its new owners to move in and enjoy.
Bemis, located between Watertown Square and Waltham’s Moody Street, is a residential and riverside Watertown neighborhood with a Charles River edge and a low-rise streetscape. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Mt Auburn Street and Common Street corridor, where corner markets, bakeries, and small service storefronts set a steady, walkable rhythm. Housing reads as classic New England: wood-frame two- and three-family homes, compact colonials, and tidy porches on narrow lots. The Charles River Greenway and nearby river paths shape daily routines with water views and bike traffic. Watertown Square adds civic energy with the Watertown Free Public Library and the Watertown Savings Bank building. For a local night out, the Arsenal Yards district brings anchors like City Works and Roche Bros. without breaking the neighborhood’s quieter grain.
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Market insights
47 Rosedale Rd · $1,449,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 22 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
101.2%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$1,449,000
Median sale price in this area is $919,982. (37% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
18% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Finished basement
Insulated windows
8 total rooms
Bedrooms
Multi/split levels (bedroom locations vary)
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom
Kitchen
Gas range
Dishwasher
Microwave
Refrigerator
ENERGY STAR qualified refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer
Tankless water heater
Gas water heater
Flooring
Wood flooring
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating (natural gas)
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Fenced yard with storage
Patio
Home design
Single-family residence
Multi/split levels
Approximate year built; renovated since (per public records)
Parking
Attached garage (1 covered space)
Additional off-street paved parking (2 open spaces)
Parking accessed under and paved driveway
Construction
Frame construction
Concrete perimeter foundation
Shingle roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electric: 110 volts with circuit breakers
HOA & community
Community offers public transportation access, shopping, parks, highway access, and public schools
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Talk about charming, check out this four bedroom cape styled single-family home, located in one of Watertown's most desired quaint neighborhoods. There are endless opportunities to this four bedroom home, with its formal fireplace living room and separate dining room. There are also bonus areas located in the den, off the main living room, and a partially finished lower-level with additional space and higher ceilings. Admire the property's landscapes from the screened in porch overlooking the flat green lot. Bedrooms are located on each first and second levels, making this home's layout versatile for any new owner. Also in close proximity to public transportation, parks, walking trails, highway access, shopping, restaurants, and much more! Being sold "as is".
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$10,369 (+6.3%)
$464,500 + $385,400
$849,900
2025
$9,756 (+10.1%)
$464,500 + $370,800
$835,300
2024
$8,859 (−9.9%)
$445,200 + $312,000
$757,200
2023
$9,836 (+11.2%)
$424,000 + $300,300
$724,300
2022
$8,847 (+28.2%)
$402,800 + $264,900
$667,700
2021
$6,900 (+3.5%)
$388,600 + $174,700
$563,300
2020
$6,666 (+5.0%)
$374,500 + $174,600
$549,100
2019
$6,350 (−1.4%)
$360,400 + $132,600
$493,000
2018
$6,439 (+10.2%)
$353,300 + $124,700
$478,000
2017
$5,844 (+5.1%)
$303,800 + $116,900
$420,700
2016
$5,562 (−4.0%)
$289,700 + $116,900
$406,600
2015
$5,793 (+6.3%)
$268,500 + $116,900
$385,400
2014
$5,448 (+1.9%)
$247,300 + $116,900
$364,200
2013
$5,346 (+6.6%)
$247,300 + $116,900
$364,200
2012
$5,016 (+6.4%)
$231,400 + $116,900
$348,300
2011
$4,716 (+0.7%)
$231,400 + $107,400
$338,800
2010
$4,681 (+5.4%)
$243,800 + $107,900
$351,700
2009
$4,442
$248,400 + $114,500
$362,900
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,098 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,737
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,737
Year built
1943
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
1026052S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.
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