This spacious, sun filled Antique Colonial with central air conditioning (2023) offers endless possibilities and awaits your personal touch. A gracious entry foyer with a winding staircase welcomes you into this 5 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home with high ceilings, wood floors and large windows. This home has a flexible open floor plan with many updates and amenities, including a brand new 2025 bathroom, a 2000 kitchen renovation with corian and marble countertops, a 2017 boiler, a 2022 water heater, a 2021 improved front porch ( 30'7" X 27' ), a 2023 heat pump for secondary heat and extra storage space in half bath, mudroom, attic and basement.. A rear mudroom leads to a paved driveway which can easily accommodate up to 4 cars and a one car garage. A rear porch (15'4" X 5'1"), overlooking the garden is an added bonus to this special home located in the heart of Watertown and close to Victory Field, Watertown Square with restaurants, shops and public transportation.
Sold for $1,225,000
$1,225,000
132 Palfrey St, Watertown, MA 02472
5beds
2,718sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1856
6,832 Square Feet Lot
$1,226,400 Zestimate®
$451/sqft
$5,457 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,226,400
$1.14M - $1.32M
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One car garageRear mudroomWood floorsLarge windowsHigh ceilingsFlexible open floor plan
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Listed by:
Cheryll Getman 617-699-4900,
Hammond Residential Real Estate 617-731-4644,
Leslie Kaplan 617-851-6041
Bought with:
Dan Loprete
Realty Executives
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73470944
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Length: 17.58
Bedroom 2
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 245.08
- Dimensions: 14.42 x 17
Bedroom 3
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 129.38
- Dimensions: 11.5 x 11.25
Bedroom 4
- Features: Skylight, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 179.56
- Dimensions: 12.75 x 14.08
Bedroom 5
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood
- Level: Third
- Area: 182.75
- Dimensions: 14.33 x 12.75
Primary bathroom
- Features: No
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Vinyl
- Level: First
- Area: 67.76
- Dimensions: 9.92 x 6.83
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: Second
- Area: 88.67
- Dimensions: 12.67 x 7
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Vinyl
- Level: Second
- Area: 46.35
- Dimensions: 7.42 x 6.25
Dining room
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: First
- Area: 218.79
- Dimensions: 14.75 x 14.83
Family room
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Exterior Access
- Level: First
- Area: 240.22
- Dimensions: 15.33 x 15.67
Kitchen
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Kitchen Island, Cabinets - Upgraded, Gas Stove, Lighting - Pendant
- Level: First
- Area: 203.06
- Dimensions: 14.25 x 14.25
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
- Level: First
- Area: 244.86
- Dimensions: 14.33 x 17.08
Heating
- Hot Water, Heat Pump, Natural Gas, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Flooring - Vinyl, First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup
Features
- Mud Room, Central Vacuum, Walk-up Attic
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Windows: Screens
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Bulkhead,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Dining Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,718
- Total interior livable area: 2,718 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,718
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Porch, Rain Gutters, Screens
Lot
- Size: 6,832 sqft
Details
- Foundation area: 0
- Parcel number: 848113
- Zoning: S-6
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Antique
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Shingle,Slate,Rubber
Condition
- Year built: 1856
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping
Location
- Region: Watertown
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/27/2026 | Sold | $1,225,000+23.1%$451/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73470944 Report a problem | ||
| 1/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $995,000+225.2%$366/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73470944 Report a problem | ||
| 6/15/1998 | Sold | $306,000$113/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,375 +8.9% | $1,059,500 +9.1% |
| 2024 | $11,367 -6.8% | $971,500 +8.2% |
| 2023 | $12,191 +9.9% | $897,700 +7.2% |
| 2022 | $11,096 +10.1% | $837,400 +1.8% |
| 2021 | $10,077 +2.8% | $822,600 +1.8% |
| 2020 | $9,807 +3.8% | $807,800 +10.1% |
| 2019 | $9,451 +6.2% | $733,800 +11.1% |
| 2018 | $8,897 +4.6% | $660,500 +7.9% |
| 2017 | $8,506 +9.4% | $612,400 +7.7% |
| 2016 | $7,777 -2.7% | $568,500 +6.9% |
| 2015 | $7,994 +4.1% | $531,900 +3.6% |
| 2014 | $7,680 +1.9% | $513,400 |
| 2013 | $7,537 +5% | $513,400 +3% |
| 2012 | $7,180 +0.7% | $498,600 -2.7% |
| 2011 | $7,131 -0.1% | $512,300 -4.5% |
| 2010 | $7,141 +10.9% | $536,500 +2% |
| 2009 | $6,437 +6% | $525,900 -1.4% |
| 2008 | $6,075 +6.4% | $533,400 -2.4% |
| 2007 | $5,709 -0.5% | $546,300 +6.4% |
| 2006 | $5,735 -0.2% | $513,400 -2.6% |
| 2005 | $5,748 +12.3% | $526,900 +6.6% |
| 2004 | $5,118 +4.6% | $494,500 +27.8% |
| 2003 | $4,893 +6.2% | $386,800 +5% |
| 2002 | $4,609 +20.1% | $368,400 +28.5% |
| 2000 | $3,838 +4% | $286,600 +10.3% |
| 1999 | $3,692 | $259,800 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 02472
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10J.R. Lowell Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 6/10Watertown Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 6/10Watertown High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Jr Lowell
- Middle: Watertown Middle
- High: Watertown High
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Middlesex County
- Watertown
- 02472
- 132 Palfrey St
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