Located high on Palfrey Hill with great views!! This spacious brick single family offers many possibilities. Finished lower level features an unheated family room with fireplace, walk-out access to the yard, and flexible space ideal for an in-law suite, teen retreat, or more. Located in the heart of Watertown, minutes to public transportation, Charles River, restaurants & more! Classic Cape layout with first floor bedroom and full bath. Two generous bedrooms on the second level with half bath. Great closet space. Fireplaced living room with hardwood floors. Bring your ideas and imagination to restore this 1950's brick cape to its former charm. Property tax does not reflect owner occupied exemption. APPX. 110K UNDER TAX ASSESSMENT! The house is being sold "as-is". Buyer to do own due diligence.
Sold for $720,000
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$720,000
232 Palfrey St, Watertown, MA 02472
3beds
1,386sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
8,611 Square Feet Lot
$1,079,600 Zestimate®
$519/sqft
$3,919 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,079,600
$961,000 - $1.23M
$3,919/mo
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Classic cape layoutIn-law suiteTeen retreatFlexible spaceFirst floor bedroomHardwood floorsFinished lower level
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Stephen Depamphilis 617-968-1806,
Exclusive Realty 617-928-9200
Bought with:
Pamela Walsh
Coldwell Banker Realty - Waltham
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73368245
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Area: 95
- Dimensions: 9.5 x 10
Bedroom 2
- Area: 162
- Dimensions: 12 x 13.5
Bedroom 3
- Area: 127.46
- Dimensions: 9.5 x 13.42
Bathroom 1
- Area: 30.08
- Dimensions: 6.33 x 4.75
Bathroom 2
- Area: 32.08
- Dimensions: 4.58 x 7
Dining room
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Kitchen
- Area: 165
- Dimensions: 15 x 11
Living room
- Area: 193.75
- Dimensions: 12.5 x 15.5
Heating
- Baseboard, Oil
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,386
- Total interior livable area: 1,386 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,386
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Scenic View(s)
Lot
- Size: 8,611 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: M:0332 B:0005 L:0041,848221
- Zoning: S-6
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 60 Amps/Less
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Highway Access, Public School
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Watertown
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $519/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $832,000
- Annual tax amount: $9,718
- Date on market: 1/11/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/20/2025 | Sold | $720,000+0%$519/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73368245 Report a problem | ||
| 5/6/2025 | Contingent | $719,900$519/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73368245 Report a problem | ||
| 5/1/2025 | Listed for sale | $719,900$519/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73368245 Report a problem | ||
| 7/24/2014 | Listing removed | $2,800$2/sqft |
Source: Exclusive Realty, Inc. Report a problem | ||
| 5/21/2014 | Listed for rent | $2,800$2/sqft |
Source: Exclusive Realty, Inc. Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,718 +15.9% | $832,000 +16.1% |
| 2024 | $8,384 -10.3% | $716,600 +4.2% |
| 2023 | $9,343 +9.7% | $688,000 +7.1% |
| 2022 | $8,514 +10.8% | $642,600 +2.4% |
| 2021 | $7,684 +3.4% | $627,300 +2.5% |
| 2020 | $7,428 +3.4% | $611,900 +9.7% |
| 2019 | $7,182 +3% | $557,600 +7.7% |
| 2018 | $6,976 +7.3% | $517,900 +10.7% |
| 2017 | $6,501 +5.9% | $468,000 +4.3% |
| 2016 | $6,141 -0.5% | $448,900 +9.3% |
| 2015 | $6,171 +5.4% | $410,600 +4.9% |
| 2014 | $5,857 +1.9% | $391,500 |
| 2013 | $5,747 +6.1% | $391,500 +4.1% |
| 2012 | $5,416 +7.8% | $376,100 +4.2% |
| 2011 | $5,022 +0.3% | $360,800 -4.1% |
| 2010 | $5,009 +3.8% | $376,300 -4.6% |
| 2009 | $4,826 +5.4% | $394,300 -1.9% |
| 2008 | $4,578 +3.7% | $401,900 -4.9% |
| 2007 | $4,416 +2.9% | $422,600 +10% |
| 2006 | $4,292 +1.9% | $384,200 -0.5% |
| 2005 | $4,213 +11.4% | $386,200 +5.7% |
| 2004 | $3,781 +4.9% | $365,300 +28.2% |
| 2003 | $3,605 +6.2% | $285,000 +5% |
| 2002 | $3,394 +15.3% | $271,300 +23.4% |
| 2000 | $2,943 +4% | $219,800 +10.4% |
| 1999 | $2,829 | $199,100 |
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Neighborhood: 02472
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- 8/10J.R. Lowell Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
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- Massachusetts
- Middlesex County
- Watertown
- 02472
- 232 Palfrey St
