Nestled on a quiet, leafy side street, 20 Hawthorne is a rare find: an updated single-fam with both curb appeal and character in a tranquil yet convenient neighborhood! With a smart layout (incl a primary suite), a 2-car garage, central AC, and a private, fenced-in yard, this home has it all. A gracious entry welcomes you to spacious living and dining areas. Oversized windows provide plentiful natural light. The modern kitchen, with nearby powder room, opens to a rear patio—perfect for al-fresco dining and entertaining. Upstairs are five bedrooms and two full baths, including an expansive top-floor primary suite with a cozy reading nook, a gas fireplace, two closets, and a generous ensuite. The finished lower level features a flexible playroom or fitness space and a tidy laundry room. Just a few blocks from Watertown Square, schools, and the Charles River and 1.5 miles from Arsenal Yards, 20 Hawthorne offers the perfect blend of serene comfort and historical charm in a choice location.
Sold for $1,730,000
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$1,730,000
20 Hawthorne St, Watertown, MA 02472
5beds
3,272sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1895
6,120 Square Feet Lot
$1,726,000 Zestimate®
$529/sqft
$5,845 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,726,000
$1.59M - $1.86M
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Gas fireplaceCentral acTidy laundry roomRear patioModern kitchenCurb appealFinished lower level
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Listed by:
The Denman Group 617-702-4842,
Compass 617-303-0067
Bought with:
The Samantha Eisenberg Group
Compass
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73387960
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Skylight, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Dressing Room, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Third
- Area: 225
- Dimensions: 16.67 x 13.5
Bedroom 2
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding
- Level: Second
- Area: 235
- Dimensions: 15.67 x 15
Bedroom 3
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 171.5
- Dimensions: 12.25 x 14
Bedroom 4
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 135.11
- Dimensions: 12.67 x 10.67
Bedroom 5
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 130.89
- Dimensions: 12.67 x 10.33
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Bathroom - With Tub, Skylight, Closet - Linen, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Remodeled, Lighting - Sconce, Pedestal Sink, Half Vaulted Ceiling(s), Soaking Tub
- Level: Third
- Area: 107.85
- Dimensions: 7.75 x 13.92
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Sconce
- Level: Second
- Area: 51.19
- Dimensions: 8.08 x 6.33
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: First
- Area: 30
- Dimensions: 5 x 6
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Lighting - Pendant, Crown Molding
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 235
- Dimensions: 15.67 x 15
Kitchen
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Chair Rail, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Slider, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove, Lighting - Pendant
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 220.61
- Dimensions: 12.67 x 17.42
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Crown Molding
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 209.25
- Dimensions: 13.5 x 15.5
Heating
- Steam, Radiant, Natural Gas, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Wall Unit(s), Dual
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Electric Dryer Hookup, Recessed Lighting, Washer Hookup, Sink, In Basement
Features
- Closet, Lighting - Overhead, Decorative Molding, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Recessed Lighting, Entrance Foyer, Study, Bonus Room
- Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Concrete
- Windows: Insulated Windows, Screens
- Basement: Full,Finished,Partially Finished,Interior Entry,Bulkhead,Sump Pump,Concrete
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Dining Room, Master Bedroom
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,272
- Total interior livable area: 3,272 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,629
- Finished area below ground: 643
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Deck - Composite, Patio, Covered
- Exterior features: Porch, Deck - Composite, Patio, Covered Patio/Deck, Rain Gutters, Screens, Fenced Yard, Garden
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 6,120 sqft
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: M:0324 B:0004 L:0013,848092
- Zoning: T
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1895
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks
Location
- Region: Watertown
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/1/2025 | Sold | $1,730,000+6.5%$529/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73387960 Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/2025 | Contingent | $1,625,000$497/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73387960 Report a problem | ||
| 6/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,625,000+80.4%$497/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73387960 Report a problem | ||
| 7/1/2014 | Sold | $901,000+6.1%$275/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/14/2014 | Listed for sale | $849,000+23.2%$259/sqft |
Source: Realty Executives #71680791 Report a problem | ||
| 5/19/2006 | Sold | $689,000$211/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,204 +1.8% | $1,387,300 +2% |
| 2024 | $15,912 -5.9% | $1,360,000 +9.3% |
| 2023 | $16,903 +8.6% | $1,244,700 +5.9% |
| 2022 | $15,567 +9.5% | $1,174,900 +1.3% |
| 2021 | $14,214 +2.2% | $1,160,300 +1.3% |
| 2020 | $13,909 +8.9% | $1,145,700 +15.5% |
| 2019 | $12,778 +7.5% | $992,100 +12.4% |
| 2018 | $11,886 +2.5% | $882,400 +5.7% |
| 2017 | $11,598 +9.3% | $835,000 +7.7% |
| 2016 | $10,609 +37% | $775,500 +50.5% |
| 2015 | $7,746 +4.1% | $515,400 +3.7% |
| 2014 | $7,438 +1.9% | $497,200 |
| 2013 | $7,299 +10.3% | $497,200 +8.2% |
| 2012 | $6,620 +1.4% | $459,700 -2% |
| 2011 | $6,530 +1.8% | $469,100 -2.7% |
| 2010 | $6,414 +9.5% | $481,900 +0.7% |
| 2009 | $5,859 +6.4% | $478,700 -1% |
| 2008 | $5,507 +5.7% | $483,500 -3% |
| 2007 | $5,210 -1% | $498,600 +5.9% |
| 2006 | $5,261 +4.3% | $471,000 +1.9% |
| 2005 | $5,044 +12.1% | $462,300 +6.3% |
| 2004 | $4,500 +4.9% | $434,800 +28.2% |
| 2003 | $4,290 +6.2% | $339,100 +5% |
| 2002 | $4,041 +18.9% | $323,000 +27.2% |
| 2000 | $3,400 +3.8% | $253,900 +10.2% |
| 1999 | $3,275 | $230,500 |
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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: 0.4 mi
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