NOTE: OFFER DUE DATE EXTENDED TO 5 PM THURSDAY 7/24! SUGGEST CLOSING: "One week after receipt of License To Sell" . . . This ESTATE SALE home is "not for the faint of heart" as it is in need of major renovation! CONTRACTORS, INVESTORS, DEVELOPERS here's a chance to renovate, develop, restore and perhaps recreate a unique home In The Heart of Watertown. Located high on Palfrey Hill with 1,134 SF of Interior Space on a 6,337 SF Steep Hill Lot, this one will need your imagination and ideas to visualize a one-of-a-kind "window-first" home to emphasize and accentuate the stunning west and south views. Such a Rare Opportunity . . . COME SEE!
Sold for $410,000
$410,000
214 Palfrey St, Watertown, MA 02472
3beds
1,134sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1945
6,337 Square Feet Lot
$853,100 Zestimate®
$362/sqft
$3,065 Estimated rent
Home value
$853,100
$717,000 - $1.02M
$3,065/mo
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Interior spaceSteep hill lot
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Douglas Stamm 508-341-0989,
StartPoint Realty 978-422-3999
Bought with:
Douglas Stamm
StartPoint Realty
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73403850
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,134
- Total interior livable area: 1,134 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,134
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Open
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Porch, City View(s), Other
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City View(s), Scenic View(s), City
Lot
- Size: 6,337 sqft
- Features: Steep Slope, Other
Details
- Parcel number: M:0333 B:0017 L:0004A,848252
- Zoning: S-6
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- Year built: 1945
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Golf, Highway Access, Public School
Location
- Region: Watertown
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/19/2025 | Sold | $410,000-31.7%$362/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73403850 Report a problem | ||
| 7/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $599,900$529/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73403850 Report a problem | ||
| 5/13/2019 | Listing removed | $2,850$3/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem | ||
| 5/11/2019 | Listed for rent | $2,850$3/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,803 +18.4% | $753,700 +18.6% |
| 2024 | $7,435 -9.8% | $635,500 +4.7% |
| 2023 | $8,242 +15.1% | $606,900 +12.3% |
| 2022 | $7,160 +11.2% | $540,400 +2.8% |
| 2021 | $6,441 +3.8% | $525,800 +2.9% |
| 2020 | $6,205 -0.9% | $511,100 +5.2% |
| 2019 | $6,260 +5.2% | $486,000 +10% |
| 2018 | $5,951 +8.7% | $441,800 +12.1% |
| 2017 | $5,475 +5% | $394,200 +3.4% |
| 2016 | $5,213 +0.7% | $381,100 +10.6% |
| 2015 | $5,178 +6.1% | $344,500 +5.6% |
| 2014 | $4,880 +1.9% | $326,200 |
| 2013 | $4,789 +6.8% | $326,200 +4.7% |
| 2012 | $4,486 +12.5% | $311,500 +8.8% |
| 2011 | $3,987 -0.3% | $286,400 -4.7% |
| 2010 | $4,000 -1.9% | $300,500 -9.8% |
| 2009 | $4,076 +5.1% | $333,000 -2.2% |
| 2008 | $3,877 +5% | $340,400 -3.6% |
| 2007 | $3,691 -5.5% | $353,200 +1.1% |
| 2006 | $3,904 +5.9% | $349,500 +3.4% |
| 2005 | $3,686 +11.2% | $337,900 +5.5% |
| 2004 | $3,316 +8.2% | $320,400 +32.2% |
| 2003 | $3,065 +6.2% | $242,300 +5% |
| 2002 | $2,886 +25.5% | $230,700 +34.3% |
| 2000 | $2,300 +4% | $171,800 +10.3% |
| 1999 | $2,212 | $155,700 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 02472
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10J.R. Lowell Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 6/10Watertown Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 6/10Watertown High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lowell Elem
- Middle: Watertown Ms
- High: Watertown Hs
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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Estimated market value
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- Massachusetts
- Middlesex County
- Watertown
- 02472
- 214 Palfrey St
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