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20 Chester Street # 1, Watertown MA 02472

Watertown, MA 02472
$569,000
Est. $3,077/month
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,306
Sq Ft
$436
Price/Sq Ft
0.15
Acres
1887
Year Built
22
Days on Market
Closed Listed Apr 5, 2019 • MLS# 72477263 Copied!

About this home

Location! Location! Large condo unit in a very well cared for home! Windows replaced 2016, roof replaced 2008. Brand new eat-in kitchen with granite counter top and stainless still appliances. Updated bathroom with elegant subway tile! This place has great layout! Large living room with french doors and formal dining room that can fit large dining table for sit down dinners! High ceilings! Both bedrooms are good size and have plenty of closet space. One garage parking and two more parking spaces on a driveway. Private side yard and patio. Large basement with high ceilings has potential to finish extra space! New Condo conversion. Condo fee and tax TBD. Unit owners will pay their proportional share of Master insurance. Quiet Side street but close to everything Watertown Center has to offer. Walk to public transportation ( Bus #71 stop) and shops on Mt Auburn Street (Rt 16). Easy commute to Belmont and Cambridge!

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner MA CHONG
Mailing Address 20 CHESTER ST - U1, WATERTOWN, MA, 02472

Land Use

Use Code 1020
Description N/A
Style CONDO CONV

Tax Information

Assessed Value $631,100

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $0 $610,700 $631,100

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Jun 14, 2021 $784,000 78005/408
May 29, 2019 $569,000 72667/462

Building Permit History

No building permits on record since 2023.

Data: Town of Watertown

Municipal Context: WATERTOWN

Match: address_condo (90.0% confidence) · Data as of Jun 1, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1887
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,306 sq ft
Total Rooms
6
Stories
1
Entry Level
1

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $579,000
Final Sale Price: $569,000
Difference: $10,000 (-1.7%)
Performance Metrics
98.3%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
22
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $443
Sale $/sq ft: $436
This property sold for $436 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 1.7% below the original asking price.

With only 22 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 6 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$436/sq ft
Area Average
$250/sq ft
Difference
+74.1%

This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage
Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1887
Living Area 1,306 sq ft
Lot Size 0.15 acres
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Heat Pump, Electric, Individual
Cooling Central Air, Individual, Unit Control
Flooring Wood, Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Plumbed For Ice Maker
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement Y
Laundry In Basement, In Building, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features Closet, Entry Hall

Exterior

Construction Frame, Stone
Architecture None
Roof Shingle
Features Patio, Professional Landscaping
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Patio

Parking

Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Assigned, Garage Faces Side, Paved
Total Spaces 3

Utilities

Electric 200+ Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection

Financial

Annual Tax 0.00
Assessed Value 0.00

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Plumbed For Ice Maker
Interior Features: Closet, Entry Hall
Windows:
Basement: Y
Laundry: In Basement, In Building, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1887
Structure Type: 2/3 Family
Exterior Materials: Frame, Stone
Roof: Shingle
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Heat Pump, Electric, Individual
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Central Air, Individual, Unit Control
Cooling Zones: 1
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Patio, Professional Landscaping
Patio & Porch: Patio
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Total Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Assigned, Garage Faces Side, Paved

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping

Location

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Neighborhood

20 Chester Street # 1, Watertown MA 02472

Watertown, MA 02472

Walkability

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Nearby Schools

School District
Watertown School District local
A-
School Safety 2024-25
1.0% Low
0.8% Suspensions 0.2% In-School 0.2% Emergency
4.5% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

8 schools
Perkins School for the Blind
0.3 mi
Grades PK-12
Star Academy (Watertown Campus)
1.4 mi
Grades PK-12
Jewish Community Day School
1.7 mi
Grades K-08
Atrium School
1.9 mi
Grades K-06
A
Hosmer School
0.4 mi | #140 of 824 | Score: 57.4
Improved 112 spots from last year
-0.8 below state avg
758 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
St. Stephen's Armenian School
1.0 mi
Grades PK-05
A
Cunniff School
1.3 mi | #166 of 824 | Score: 56.3
Improved 20 spots from last year
-1.9 below state avg
320 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
A+
James Russell Lowell School
891.3 mi | #84 of 824 | Score: 60.2
Improved 80 spots from last year
+2 above state avg
422 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

1 school
A-
Watertown Middle School
0.8 mi | #108 of 352 | Score: 48.6
Improved 11 spots from last year
-9.6 below state avg
583 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

2 schools
Walker Beacon School
1.2 mi
Grades 07-12
B+
Watertown High School
0.9 mi | #112 of 346 | Score: 59.3
Improved 118 spots from last year
+1.1 above state avg
761 students Diverse
18 sports • 1,578 athletes
Strong AP Program Rising School Career Tech Programs Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
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Property History

Market Insights

99.4%
Price Range
24
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73540111
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Jun 23, 2026
$3,200
MLS #73540111 - Active
Sold
May 29, 2019
$569,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 24
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Listed for Sale
Apr 5, 2019
$579,000
Original listing
Agent: Tanya German Office: TG Real Estate Consultants

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jun 23, 2026 Sold $3,200
Apr 5, 2019 New Listing Added $579,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
22 days
Price per Sq Ft
$436

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2019 $0 $0

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$0
Tax Year 2019
HOA Fee
$0
Per month
Assessed Value
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Listing Information

Listing Agent Tanya German
Listing Office TG Real Estate Consultants
Agent MLS ID BB904199
Office MLS ID BB3461
Listing Data Updated May 29, 2019 1:18 PM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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