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  • $982,900

    129 Palfrey St, Watertown, MA 02472

    3beds
    1,392sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1950
    10,018 Square Feet Lot
    $982,900 Zestimate®
    $706/sqft
    $3,760 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $982,900

    $934,000 - $1.04M

    $3,760/mo

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    What's special

    1st Showings at Open House, Sunday 9/27 11:00 - 12:30pm - Perched on top of Palfrey Hill resides this stunning custom single family home. The gray, white and charcoal pallet combined with the abundance of natural light reads elegant and timeless yet bold and modern. The dramatic 11' shiplap ceilings give volume to the already brilliant architecture throughout. New renovations include hardwood floors, skylights, grey shaker style custom cabinets, chef grade Jen air appliances, stone counters with a waterfall edge enhanced island and new baths. The finished lower living level offers additional wet-bar / kitchenette, media area and additional bedroom ideal for in home office/fitness studio. Additional features include garage parking and an expansive back yard offering endless possibilities. Ideally located near Watertown Square offering a choice of restaurants and shops, steps to public transit and a short distance from the Charles River bike path.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Heat pump, Stove, Oil
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Garbage disposal, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Cable Available, French Doors, Wetbar, Wired for Surround Sound
    • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Laminate
    • Basement: Unfinished
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,392 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Cement / Concrete
    Lot
    • Size: 10,018 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: WATEM0327B0010L0004

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Frame
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1950

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Watertown

    Other

    Other facts
    • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping
    • Construction: Frame
    • Energy Features: Insulated Windows
    • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Laminate
    • Roof Material: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
    • Hot Water: Electric
    • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Freezer
    • Bed2 Dscrp: Flooring - Hardwood, Closet, Recessed Lighting, Window(s) - Picture, Main Level, Ceiling - Vaulted
    • Bth1 Dscrp: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Closet - Linen, Skylight, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub, Main Level, Remodeled, Ceiling - Vaulted
    • Bth1 Level: First Floor
    • Interior Features: Cable Available, French Doors, Wetbar, Wired for Surround Sound
    • Kit Dscrp: Main Level, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Cabinets - Upgraded, Deck - Exterior, Skylight, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Kitchen Island, Stainless Steel Appliances, Open Floor Plan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Slider, Exterior Access, Cable Hookup, Ceiling - Vaulted
    • Kit Level: First Floor
    • Mbr Dscrp: Flooring - Hardwood, Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Recessed Lighting, Cable Hookup, Remodeled, Window(s) - Picture, Main Level, Ceiling - Vaulted
    • Style: Ranch
    • Garage Parking: Attached, Under
    • Bed3 Dscrp: Closet, Flooring - Laminate, French Doors
    • Din Level: First Floor
    • Mbr Level: First Floor
    • Bth2 Dscrp: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall
    • Fam Dscrp: Recessed Lighting, French Doors, Cable Hookup, Open Floor Plan, Wet Bar, Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove, Flooring - Laminate, Remodeled
    • Din Dscrp: Flooring - Hardwood, Main Level, Open Floor Plan, Skylight, Recessed Lighting, Window(s) - Picture, Lighting - Pendant, Ceiling - Vaulted
    • Bed2 Level: First Floor
    • Bth2 Level: Basement
    • Fam Level: Basement
    • Bed3 Level: Basement
    • Cooling: Heat Pump
    • Heating: Heat Pump, Pellet Stove
    • Insulation Feature: Spray Foam
    • Exterior: Fiber Cement Siding
    • Basement Feature: Full, Partially Finished, Garage Access
    • Lead Paint: Unknown
    • Exterior Features: Deck
    • Foundation: Poured Concrete
    • Liv Dscrp: Cable Hookup, Flooring - Hardwood, Main Level, Open Floor Plan, Recessed Lighting, Skylight, Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Window(s) - Picture, Ceiling - Vaulted
    • Road Type: Public
    • Liv Level: First Floor
    • Lot Description: Wooded
    • Sf Type: Detached
    • Laundry Level: Basement

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    10/30/2020Sold$725,000+11.6%$521/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    9/25/2020Listed for sale$649,900+96.9%$467/sqft
    Source: Advisors Living - Back Bay #72732622 Report a problem
    8/28/2009Sold$330,000-16.5%$237/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    9/29/2003Sold$395,000$284/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$9,315 +5.3%$797,500 +5.5%
    2024$8,842 -10.6%$755,700 +3.8%
    2023$9,888 +12.3%$728,100 +9.6%
    2022$8,803 +23.7%$664,400 +14.3%
    2021$7,118 +3.7%$581,100 +2.8%
    2020$6,863 -1.6%$565,300 +4.4%
    2019$6,972 +2.3%$541,300 +7%
    2018$6,817 +12.6%$506,100 +16.1%
    2017$6,055 +8.8%$435,900 +7.2%
    2016$5,564 +0.8%$406,700 +10.7%
    2015$5,522 +6.2%$367,400 +5.7%
    2014$5,202 +1.9%$347,700
    2013$5,104 +6.8%$347,700 +4.7%
    2012$4,781 +3.2%$332,000 -0.2%
    2011$4,633 -3.5%$332,800 -7.7%
    2010$4,800 -2.1%$360,600 -10%
    2009$4,902 +7.2%$400,500 -0.2%
    2008$4,571 +0.8%$401,300 -7.6%
    2007$4,536 +5.1%$434,100 +12.3%
    2006$4,317 +10.2%$386,500 +7.7%
    2005$3,917 +23.3%$359,000 +16.9%
    2004$3,178 +3.7%$307,100 +26.7%
    2003$3,065 +6.2%$242,300 +5%
    2002$2,887 +12.1%$230,800 +20%
    2000$2,575 +3.9%$192,300 +10.3%
    1999$2,478 $174,400

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    Neighborhood: 02472

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