1890ca Victorian on one of Watertown's finest streets. Located just outside Watertown Square this unique single-family now incorporates the added benefit of a rental unit in the basement. Classic period details feature prominently such as high-ceilings, oversized windows, stained-glass, 3 wood-burning fireplaces, hardwood floors, a hidden powder room and a first floor library with beamed ceiling, wainscotting and French Doors. The vintage mid-century kitchen offers ample cabinets, stone counters and large picture windows overlooking the yard and gardens. The 2nd floor contains 4 well-proportioned bedrooms which includes a master bedroom suite with fireplace. The 3rd floor is fully-finished with flex space for a game room or additional bedrooms and offers another bathroom. The lower-level apartment is vintage 1940's and has been consistently rented for decades.
For sale
$1,850,000
27 Oliver St, Watertown, MA 02472
6beds
3,900sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1893
9,125 Square Feet Lot
$1,781,700 Zestimate®
$474/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Lower-level apartmentClassic period detailsHardwood floorsVintage mid-century kitchenYard and gardensHidden powder roomAmple cabinets
- 16 days |
- 796 |
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Listed by:
Peter Boyajian Team 617-834-4807,
Real Estate 109 617-489-5110,
Christopher Comeau 978-766-5046
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73538495
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Washer Hookup
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood
- Doors: Storm Door(s), French Doors
- Windows: Storm Window(s)
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 3
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,900
- Total interior livable area: 3,900 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,300
- Finished area below ground: 600
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Detached, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Lot
- Size: 9,125 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: M:0313 B:0004 L:0078,847951
- Zoning: S-6
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1893
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Electric Range, Washer Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Laundromat, Bike Path, Public School, Sidewalks
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Watertown
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $474/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,390,600
- Annual tax amount: $16,965
- Date on market: 6/18/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$1,781,700
$1.69M - $1.87M
$4,062/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,850,000+117.6%$474/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73538490 Report a problem | ||
| 3/1/2006 | Sold | $850,000$218/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,059 +5.3% | $1,289,300 +5.5% |
| 2024 | $14,302 -9.7% | $1,222,400 +4.9% |
| 2023 | $15,832 +6.9% | $1,165,800 +4.3% |
| 2022 | $14,816 +14.2% | $1,118,200 +5.6% |
| 2021 | $12,975 +2% | $1,059,200 +1.1% |
| 2020 | $12,723 +2.8% | $1,048,000 +9.1% |
| 2019 | $12,374 0% | $960,700 +4.6% |
| 2018 | $12,376 -1.3% | $918,800 +1.8% |
| 2017 | $12,540 +7.2% | $902,800 +5.6% |
| 2016 | $11,696 +9.3% | $855,000 +20.1% |
| 2015 | $10,700 +2.8% | $711,900 +2.3% |
| 2014 | $10,411 +1.9% | $695,900 |
| 2013 | $10,216 +5% | $695,900 +2.9% |
| 2012 | $9,734 +4.5% | $676,000 +1% |
| 2011 | $9,317 +21.1% | $669,300 +15.8% |
| 2010 | $7,696 -4.2% | $578,200 -11.9% |
| 2009 | $8,032 +3.2% | $656,200 -3.9% |
| 2008 | $7,781 -2% | $683,100 -10% |
| 2007 | $7,936 -2.6% | $759,400 +4.1% |
| 2006 | $8,150 +17% | $729,600 +14.3% |
| 2005 | $6,964 +10.6% | $638,300 +5% |
| 2004 | $6,294 +6.6% | $608,100 +30.3% |
| 2003 | $5,902 +6.2% | $466,600 +5% |
| 2002 | $5,559 +15.1% | $444,400 +23.2% |
| 2000 | $4,830 +2.5% | $360,700 +8.8% |
| 1999 | $4,711 | $331,500 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 02472
Nearby schools
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- 8/10J.R. Lowell Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 6/10Watertown Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 6/10Watertown High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
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- Massachusetts
- Middlesex County
- Watertown
- 02472
- 27 Oliver St
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