Exceptional opportunity in desirable East Watertown! This vacant two-family is ideal for an owner-occupant looking to offset a mortgage with rental income or an investor seeking a well-maintained property in a prime location. Each unit offers 2 bedrooms and 1 bath, blending classic charm with numerous updates. The first-floor unit features an updated kitchen and bath, refinished hardwood floors, replacement windows, newer appliances, and a new hot water heater (2025). Recent improvements include exterior painting, replacement attic windows, updated electrical with separate services and whole-house surge protection, chimney repairs and repointing, new front railings and storm door, plus replacement windows in portions of the second-floor unit. Enjoy a detached two-car garage, fenced backyard, covered porches, and French drains. Conveniently located directly across from the new Watertown High School and just minutes from Arsenal Yards, shopping, dining, public transportation and highways
Sold for $1,100,000
$1,100,000
20-22 Franklin St, Watertown, MA 02472
4beds
2,330sqft
2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Built in 1935
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$-- Zestimate®
$472/sqft
$-- Estimated rent
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Replacement windowsCovered porchesDetached two-car garageFrench drainsRefinished hardwood floorsNewer appliancesChimney repairs and repointing
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Scarlett Tamburro 617-281-2911,
Compass 617-206-3333
Bought with:
Scarlett Tamburro
Compass
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73541847
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Hot Water, Oil
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Dishwasher
Features
- Pantry, Stone/Granite/Solid Counters, Upgraded Countertops, Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Remodeled, Walk-Up Attic, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry Room, Family Room, Sunroom
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,330
- Total interior livable area: 2,330 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,330
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Patio & porch: Enclosed, Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Balcony/Deck, Garden
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
Lot
- Size: 4,057 Square Feet
- Features: Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 852946
- Zoning: n/a
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Materials
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- Year built: 1935
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 60 Amps/Less
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Medical Facility, Private School, Public School
Location
- Region: Watertown
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $472/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $938,000
- Annual tax amount: $11,466
- Date on market: 7/29/2026
- Total actual rent: 6000
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/20/2026 | Sold | $1,100,000-4.3%$472/sqft |
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| 7/20/2026 | Pending sale | $1,149,900$494/sqft |
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| 7/6/2026 | Contingent | $1,149,900$494/sqft |
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| 6/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,149,900$494/sqft |
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Public tax history
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Neighborhood: 02472
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Hosmer Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 7/10Watertown Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 6/10Watertown High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
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- Massachusetts
- Middlesex County
- Watertown
- 02472
- 20-22 Franklin St
