For sale

$850,000

40-42 Irving St, Watertown, MA 02472

6beds

3,078sqft

$5,694/mo

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2 Family - 2 Units Side by Side

Built in 1855

-- sqft lot

$845,400 Zestimate^®

$276/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Newer systemsLarge multiunit house

Cash Buyers, Contractors & Investors take note LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION. Perfect location, tons of potential. Bring your vision to this multifamily in a sought after area in the heart of Watertown. Walking distance to everything, Arsenal Yards, 15 minutes outside Boston, a stones throw to Cambridge, near Harvard, Bentley, BU, BC, shops, hospitals, public Transportation, near the city commons, Charles River and all Watertown has to offer. Perfect for an investment property, excellent place for renters. Large multiunit house with tons of potential and some newer systems. This place has a backyard and 2 paved off street driveways. House sold as is, as seen.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 3
Full bathrooms: 2
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Heating

Natural Gas, Radiant

Appliances

Included: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Features

Floored Attic, Walk-Up Attic, Crown Molding, Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen
Flooring: Wood, Plywood, Laminate, Hardwood
Basement: Full,Dirt Floor,Unfinished
Number of fireplaces: 3
Fireplace features: Wood Burning

Interior area

Total structure area: 3,078
Total interior livable area: 3,078 sqft
Finished area above ground: 3,078

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 4
Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem, Paved, Unpaved
Uncovered spaces: 4

Features

Patio & porch: Deck
Exterior features: Balcony/Deck

Lot

Size: 8,720 Square Feet
Features: Level

Details

Parcel number: 852799
Zoning: res

Construction

Type & style

Home type: MultiFamily
Property subtype: 2 Family - 2 Units Side by Side

Materials

Brick, Stone
Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
Roof: Slate

Condition

Year built: 1855

Utilities & green energy

Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Location

Region: Watertown

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $276/sqft
Tax assessed value: $876,700
Annual tax amount: $10,696
Date on market: 10/28/2026
Total actual rent: 0
Road surface type: Paved

Estimated market value

$845,400

$803,000 - $888,000

$4,157/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
10/28/2026	Listed for sale	$850,000$276/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73596264 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$9,921 +6.5%	$849,400 +6.7%
2024	$9,316 -11.7%	$796,200 +2.5%
2023	$10,545 +12%	$776,500 +9.3%
2022	$9,417 +9.4%	$710,700 +1.1%
2021	$8,609 +3.7%	$702,800 +2.7%
2020	$8,305 +12.4%	$684,100 +19.3%
2019	$7,387 +6%	$573,500 +10.8%
2018	$6,969 -3%	$517,400
2017	$7,187 +9%	$517,400 +7.4%
2016	$6,591 -5.9%	$481,800 +3.4%
2015	$7,004 +0.5%	$466,000
2014	$6,971 +1.9%	$466,000
2013	$6,841 +9.9%	$466,000 +7.8%
2012	$6,227 +17.4%	$432,400 +13.4%
2011	$5,306 +0.9%	$381,200 -3.5%
2010	$5,257 -9.4%	$395,000 -16.7%
2009	$5,802 +2.9%	$474,000 -4.3%
2008	$5,640 +8.4%	$495,200 -0.6%
2007	$5,205 -12.5%	$498,100 -6.5%
2006	$5,948 +17.1%	$532,500 +14.4%
2005	$5,078 +10.7%	$465,400 +5%
2004	$4,589 +11.6%	$443,400 +36.4%
2003	$4,113 +6.2%	$325,100 +5%
2002	$3,873 +35.4%	$309,600 +44.9%
2000	$2,861 +3.7%	$213,700 +10.1%
1999	$2,758	$194,100