PACKAGE SALE ONLY: 149 and 153 Palfrey Street are offered together for $1,999,900 and will not be sold separately.A rare opportunity to acquire two adjacent, family-held properties offering a compelling combination of private single-family living, established rental income and meaningful value-add potential.Originally purchased by the same family in 1958, the property was later subdivided, and the single-family residence at 149 Palfrey Street was constructed in 1963. Both properties have remained in the same family for nearly seven decades and are now being offered as one coordinated package.149 Palfrey Street is a well-maintained three-bedroom ranch featuring a fireplaced living room, dining room, den, eat-in kitchen, hardwood floors, central air and an attached garage. The substantial lower level offers a recreation room with a second fireplace, half bath, laundry and utility areas, workshop space and abundant storage. With approximately 2,500 square feet of living space across two levels, the home is comfortable and move-in ready while offering an opportunity to modernize over time.Next door, 153 Palfrey Street is an established four-unit property with approximately 3,000 square feet of living space. Units 2, 3 and 4 are occupied by tenants at will, providing immediate rental income. Unit 1 is vacant and requires renovation, creating an opportunity to improve the space, establish a new market rent and increase the property’s overall income potential. Unit 4 has been recently updated.Tenants are at will. Seller can delivery with the existing tenancies in place or vacant with required notice. No specific vacancy date is represented. An investor may preserve the current income while completing due diligence, planning improvements, obtaining estimates and arranging financing.For an owner-occupant, this package offers the privacy of a detached single-family home with income from four neighboring apartments—without sharing walls with tenants. For an investor, it presents five residences across two adjacent parcels, existing cash flow and immediate value-add potential.Two buildings. Five residences. Nearly seven decades of family ownership. One remarkable Watertown opportunity. Cross-reference companion MLS Listing IDs 73573985 and 73573993.
$1,999,900
149-153 Palfrey St, Watertown, MA 02472
7beds
5,410sqft
5-9 Family
Built in 1880
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$370/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Central airAttached garageEat-in kitchenDining roomHardwood floorsWell-maintained three-bedroom ranchWorkshop space
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Listed by:
Patrick Arone 617-438-5038,
Colonial Realty Associates, LLC 617-977-6025
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73573995
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Hot Water, Oil, Baseboard, Steam
Cooling
- Central Air, Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Freezer, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Storage, Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Studio, Bathroom with Shower Stall, Bathroom With Tub, Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Remodeled, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Laundry Room, Office/Den, Sunroom, Living RM/Dining RM Combo, Mudroom
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Concrete, Varies, Hardwood, Wood
- Basement: Full,Partial,Finished,Interior Entry,Garage Access,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,410
- Total interior livable area: 5,410 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 5,410
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 9
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Shared Driveway, Off Street, Assigned
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 8
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Balcony/Deck, Rain Gutters, Stone Wall
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Scenic View(s)
Lot
- Size: 0.36 Acres
- Features: Wooded, Easements, Cleared
Details
- Parcel number: 003270009Y00000
- Zoning: S-6
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: 5-9 Family
Materials
- Frame, Brick, Stone, Block
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Block, Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Shingle,Rubber
Condition
- Year built: 1880
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Fuses, Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service, 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Electric Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Varies per Unit
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, Sidewalks
Location
- Region: Watertown
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $370/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,177,500
- Annual tax amount: $26,566
- Date on market: 9/9/2026
- Exclusions: None
- Total actual rent: 5295
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,999,900$370/sqft |
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Neighborhood: 02472
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lowell Elementary
- 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.







