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78 Chestnut St, Watertown MA 02472

Watertown, MA 02472
$799,900
Est. $4,257/month
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,551
Sq Ft
$516
Price/Sq Ft
0.13
Acres
1925
Year Built
Single Family Residence
Type
13
Days on Market
Pending Listed Sep 26, 2025 • MLS# 73429580

About this home

After over 60 years of ownership, this home is ready for a new chapter. Situated in a prime & convenient location off a side street just outside Watertown Square, w/ access to the Mass Pike (under 2 miles away) & 1/2 a mile from the MBTA bus station. Zoned for two-family use, this property presents many opportunities. Whether you're a handyman, developer, or someone eager to invest sweat equity into updating this home, you will not be disappointed. The house is currently set up with an attached in-law apartment on the 1st floor w/ its own entrance, living room, full bath & bedroom. The main house features a family room, a formal dining room with a built-in china cabinet and beautiful hardwood floors hidden beneath the carpet, along with a kitchen & convenient 1st fl laundry. Upstairs, you'll find 3 bedrooms, with great closet space & a full bathroom. Special features: off-street parking, water heater 2013, updated heating system/oil tank in 2009, blown-in insulation in 2012.

Facts & Features

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Property Category
Residential
Year Built
1925
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,551 sq ft
Total Rooms
8

Interior Features

Flooring
Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Vinyl
Heating
Forced Air, Oil
Has Heating
Yes
Cooling
None
Has Cooling
No
Has Fireplace
No
Appliances
Water Heater, Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features
Lighting - Overhead, Closet, Bathroom - Full, Accessory Apt., Bedroom, Bathroom
Laundry Features
Main Level, First Floor
Basement Details
Partial, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete

Exterior & Structure

Architectural Style
Colonial
Foundation
Block, Stone
Exterior Features
Porch - Enclosed
Patio/Porch Features
Porch - Enclosed
Has Spa
No
Waterfront Property
No

Lot & Land

Lot Size
0.13 acres
Lot Size
5,488 sq ft
Lot Size Area
0.1300
Road Frontage Type
Public

Parking & Garage

Has Garage
No
Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces
3
Parking Features
Paved Drive, Off Street

Utilities & Systems

Utilities Available
for Gas Range
Water Source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Electric
100 Amp Service

Community & HOA

Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
HOA
No
Senior Community
No

Financial & Tax Information

Annual Tax Amount
$9,241
Tax Year
2025
Tax Assessed Value
$791,200
Parcel Number
M:0208 B:0005E L:0000,847613
Zoning
T

Additional Details

Year Built Source
Public Records
Year Built Details
Actual
Attached Property
No
Disclosures
Estate sale. The seller has not lived in the house for a long time. Property is being sold as is. Measurements are approx.

Location

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Neighborhood

78 Chestnut St, Watertown MA 02472

Watertown, MA 02472

Walkability

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Schools

Elementary School
Lowell Elem.
Rating information coming soon
Middle School
Watertown Ms
Rating information coming soon
High School
Watertown Hs
Rating information coming soon

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Payment Breakdown

Principal & Interest $0
Property Tax $770
Homeowners Insurance $200
PMI $0

Property History

Market Insights

Property Timeline

⏳
Pending Sale
Sep 16, 2025
Offer accepted, sale pending
🏠
Listed for Sale
Sep 11, 2025
$799,900
Original listing
Agent: Heather Murphy & Team Office: Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
🏠
Listed for Sale
Sep 11, 2025
$799,900
Original listing
Office: Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Sep 11, 2025 New Listing Added $799,900 —
Sep 11, 2025 New Listing Added $799,900 —

Market Statistics

Days on Market
13 days
Price per Sq Ft
$516

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $9,241 $791,200

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$9,241
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$791,200

Listing Information

Listing Agent Heather Murphy & Team
Listing Office Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
Agent MLS ID TM338353
Office MLS ID BB3298

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