A New Season, A Great Time to Look Around
There’s just something about early fall in New England that makes this one of the best times to live here—and one of the best times to house hunt. The air is crisp, the foliage is starting to turn, and the weekends are packed with open houses, apple picking, and scenic drives through towns that look like postcards.
If you’ve been thinking about making a move—whether it’s upgrading, downsizing, or investing—September and October are golden months to tour homes, get a real feel for the neighborhood, and make thoughtful decisions without the frenzy of springtime bidding wars. Watertown especially is showing strong momentum right now, with opportunities across condos, single-family homes, and multi-family properties alike.
As always, we’re here to help you make sense of the market and seize the moment if the right property comes along. Take a look below for the latest listings and insights.
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Residential Overview (September 2025)
There are approximately 95 active residential listings in Watertown this month, offering a broad mix of options. The median list price is hovering around $862,000, while July’s median sale price came in close at $865,000—a 7.2% dip compared to last year. Homes are moving faster, too, with an average of just 21 days on the market, which is about a week quicker than what we saw last summer.
Notably, 43 homes sold in July, a healthy jump from 32 sold during the same month last year, showing that buyers are still very much engaged. Entry-level opportunities remain strong with about 11 homes listed under $500,000, and condos and smaller 2–3 bedroom homes near Arsenal Yards continue to be the fastest movers. These are particularly attractive to first-time buyers, downsizers, and investors alike. Overall, the Watertown market is showing steady momentum—slightly softened prices, but no shortage of demand.
Commercial Listings
- Steady activity in the commercial market: approximately 13 active listings, ranging from offices to retail and industrial spaces in spots like Munroe Ave and Main St.
- Cap rates remain healthy, and interest in mixed-use and last-mile industrial investments is holding steady.
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Context & Broker Notes
Plenty of solid movement out there. If you’re eyeing condos or 2–3BR starts, especially near Arsenal Yards, you still need to act fast—these homes are selling in under three weeks. Multi-family and commercial listings are also worth a glance if you’re looking to diversify your portfolio. The clock is ticking fast on the top properties—let’s make sure you’re poised and ready.
National News & Local Impact
The national housing scene continues to lean cautiously. Mortgage rates remain elevated (~6.75%), construction is sluggish, and home sales are still short of their long-term averages. Yet homes here in Watertown are selling swiftly, and demand remains solid—especially given the town’s quality of life and value proposition.
Why Watertown Still Stands Out
Massachusetts is consistently ranked among the best places to live. In 2025, it landed #9 overall in U.S. News, and #1 for education and healthcare according to WalletHub. Watertown, with its walkable neighborhoods, vibrant culture, and strong schools, continues to ride that momentum. It’s a fantastic place to live—and that shows in market resilience.
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