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Watertown Town, MA vs Sammamish, WA

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- The median age of a home in Watertown Town is 64.5% older than the median age of a home in Sammamish.
 Watertown Town, MASammamish, WAUnited States
 Median Home Age76  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$1,395,400$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months10.8%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock61.9%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.77.1%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$8.6$11.0
 Homes Owned47.3%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock2.4%11.2%
 Homes Rented48.1%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Watertown Town, MASammamish, WAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$4,260$1,840
 Studio Apartment$2,260  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,750$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,990  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$4,320$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$4,020  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Watertown Town, MASammamish, WAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock0.5%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.5%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.6%3.6%
 Vacant Other2.3%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Watertown Town, MASammamish, WAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.4%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.0%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.0%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.0%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9990.1%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock0.3%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9994.4%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock2.8%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99914.8%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock15.2%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,99923.8%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock29.1%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.8%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock4.6%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Watertown Town, MASammamish, WAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock20.9%13.6%
 2000 to 20095.5%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock28.6%13.6%
 1980 to 19896.4%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock9.0%14.8%
 1960 to 19692.4%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock0.5%10.0%
 1940 to 19498.6%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock0.6%12.2%
Reviews for Watertown Town    4 Reviews

I’ve lived in Watertown for 3½ years after living in Cambridge. It’s slightly further out and could use a couple more MBTA bus lines to make being car-free easier  More

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Over 16 years ago

Watertown has "small town charm" in abundance despite literally sharing borders with both Boston and  More

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I first lived in Watertown several years ago as fresh college grad, and now I've been here again for 2 years with my husband and son. In both instances, I've loved it.   More

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Reviews for Sammamish    4 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Seattle has beautiful greenery and gorgeous mountain views. It is quite dark and gloomy for much of the late fall into spring...or July 5th as locals know quite well. I  More

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Housing seems to be very overpriced, however after all things considered, it is well worth it. (Family of  More

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Sammamish is honestly a wonderful place to live. It's perfect for a family who wants a comfortable entertaining suburban life. The schools are pretty great, as I can say  More

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