Welcome to an elegant top-floor penthouse in a Mansard-style Victorian in East Watertown. This spacious condo offers comfortable single-level living with 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, and approximately 1,250 sq ft of well-designed space. Natural light fills the home, and the private deck provides a great setting to relax or entertain. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and ample cabinetry. In addition to two generously sized bedrooms, an extra room offers flexibility as a home office or walk-in closet. Additional highlights include new heat pump, central A/C, in-unit laundry, a jacuzzi tub, private locked storage/exercise room, and off-street parking. Sold As-Is. Conveniently located near Watertown Square, Arsenal Yards, nearby the Charles River and recreational pathways, express bus access to Boston, and the newly built Watertown High School.
Sold for $593,800
$593,800
28 Franklin St #28, Watertown, MA 02472
2beds
1,250sqft
Condominium
Built in 1880
-- sqft lot
$591,000 Zestimate®
$475/sqft
$2,875 Estimated rent
Home value
$591,000
Estimated sales range
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Mansard-style victorianTop-floor penthouseIn-unit laundryNew heat pumpSpacious condoTwo generously sized bedroomsGranite countertops
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Neran Rohra 617-455-7732,
Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont 617-484-5300
Bought with:
Wilson Group
Keller Williams Realty
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73490931
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Main,Third
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Main,Third
Primary bathroom
- Features: No
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub
- Level: Third
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Dryer Hookup - Electric, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer Hookup, Gas Stove
- Level: Main,Third
Living room
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Balcony / Deck, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access
- Level: Main,Third
Office
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Third
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Third Floor, In Unit
Features
- Office, Entry Hall
- Flooring: Flooring - Hardwood
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
- Common walls with other units/homes: No One Above
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,250
- Total interior livable area: 1,250 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,250
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Off Street
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck
Details
- Parcel number: 4832661
- Zoning: SC
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
Condition
- Year built: 1880
- Major remodel year: 2010
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, Public School
HOA
- Services included: Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Reserve Funds
- HOA fee: $120 monthly
Location
- Region: Watertown
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $475/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $603,000
- Annual tax amount: $7,356
- Date on market: 4/20/2026
- Listing terms: Contract
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/7/2026 | Sold | $593,800-1%$475/sqft |
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| 3/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $599,999+13.2%$480/sqft |
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| 11/29/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 10/30/2023 | Price change | $3,300-5.7%$3/sqft |
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| 10/24/2023 | Listed for rent | $3,500$3/sqft |
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| 7/8/2020 | Sold | $530,000+27.7%$424/sqft |
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| 12/15/2015 | Sold | $415,000+4%$332/sqft |
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| 11/3/2015 | Pending sale | $399,000$319/sqft |
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| 10/28/2015 | Price change | $399,000-9.3%$319/sqft |
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| 10/14/2015 | Listed for sale | $439,900+41.4%$352/sqft |
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| 6/28/2010 | Sold | $311,000$249/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,043 +5.8% | $603,000 +6% |
| 2024 | $6,654 -10.5% | $568,700 +3.9% |
| 2023 | $7,432 +10.7% | $547,300 +8.1% |
| 2022 | $6,711 +11.7% | $506,500 +3.3% |
| 2021 | $6,009 +0.9% | $490,500 |
| 2020 | $5,955 +18% | $490,500 +25.2% |
| 2019 | $5,046 +4.1% | $391,800 +8.9% |
| 2018 | $4,847 +1.1% | $359,800 +4.3% |
| 2017 | $4,792 +9% | $345,000 +7.3% |
| 2016 | $4,398 -4.6% | $321,500 +4.8% |
| 2015 | $4,610 +4.5% | $306,700 +4% |
| 2014 | $4,412 +1.9% | $294,900 |
| 2013 | $4,329 +1.9% | $294,900 |
| 2012 | $4,247 | $294,900 |
Find assessor info on the county website
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
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Hosmer
- 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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- Massachusetts
- Middlesex County
- Watertown
- 02472
- 28 Franklin St Unit 28
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