For sale

Price cut: $10K (8/5)

$749,000

70 Putnam St, Watertown, MA 02472

3beds

1,185sqft

$5,115/mo

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Condominium

Built in 1915

-- sqft lot

$740,600 Zestimate^®

$632/sqft

$250/mo HOA

What's special

Exclusive use front porchIn-unit washer and dryerPeriod moldings throughoutLarge windowsHigh ceilingsBeautiful hardwood floors

Lovely updated first floor 3 bedroom condo in desirable East Watertown. Step off the exclusive use front porch into the vestibule (with closet) and into the light-filled, open-floor plan living room , dining room with newly installed mini-split A/C Heat Pump System, and kitchen. Brand New Roof (2025). Exclusive use rear porch off the kitchen overlooks the pretty yard & garden. Beautiful hardwood floors, high ceilings, large windows, and period moldings throughout. Bedrooms all have large closets. Additional amenities include in-unit washer and dryer; deeded garage parking + 1 exterior space; deeded use of half of the basement. Unit repainted in 2023 and has been meticulously maintained. Located two blocks from just completed Hosmer Elementary School and new athletic fields; 10 minute walk to the Charles River & bike path, newly developed and vibrant Arsenal Yard with shops, restaurants, and entertainment. Convenient location for commuting and bus routes to Cambridge and Boston.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Primary bedroom

Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Closet - Double
Level: First
Area: 132
Dimensions: 12 x 11

Bedroom 2

Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Level: First
Area: 110
Dimensions: 11 x 10

Bedroom 3

Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Closet - Double
Level: First
Area: 108
Dimensions: 12 x 9

Bathroom 1

Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Beadboard, Pedestal Sink
Level: First
Area: 40
Dimensions: 8 x 5

Dining room

Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Level: First
Area: 130
Dimensions: 13 x 10

Kitchen

Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Upgraded, Cabinets - Upgraded, Recessed Lighting, Gas Stove
Level: First
Area: 154
Dimensions: 14 x 11

Living room

Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Vestibule
Level: First
Area: 143
Dimensions: 13 x 11

Heating

Central, Steam, Natural Gas, Unit Control

Cooling

Window Unit(s), Ductless, Other

Appliances

Included: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Laundry: Main Level, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor, In Unit

Features

Internet Available - Broadband
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Windows: Insulated Windows
Has basement: Yes
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,185
Total interior livable area: 1,185 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,185
Finished area below ground: 388

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Detached, Off Street
Garage spaces: 1
Uncovered spaces: 1

Features

Entry location: Unit Placement(Street)
Patio & porch: Porch, Deck
Exterior features: Porch, Deck

Lot

Size: 4,500 Square Feet

Details

Parcel number: 4272306
Zoning: T

Construction

Type & style

Home type: Condo
Property subtype: Condominium

Materials

Frame
Roof: Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1915

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: for Gas Range

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails

HOA

Services included: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Reserve Funds
HOA fee: $250 monthly

Location

Region: Watertown

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $632/sqft
Tax assessed value: $595,200
Annual tax amount: $7,261
Date on market: 7/9/2026
Listing terms: Contract,Lender Approval Required

Estimated market value

$740,600

$704,000 - $778,000

$3,434/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/5/2026	Price change	$749,000-1.3%$632/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73546434 Report a problem
7/8/2026	Listed for sale	$759,000+15.9%$641/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73546434 Report a problem
5/3/2023	Sold	$655,000$553/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73086221 Report a problem
3/17/2023	Contingent	$655,000$553/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73086221 Report a problem
3/9/2023	Listed for sale	$655,000+84.5%$553/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73086221 Report a problem
3/17/2006	Sold	$355,000$300/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$6,952 +26.3%	$595,200 +26.5%
2024	$5,504 -10.5%	$470,400 +3.9%
2023	$6,148 +14%	$452,700 +11.3%
2022	$5,391 +11.6%	$406,900 +3.2%
2021	$4,829 +0.9%	$394,200
2020	$4,786 +4.1%	$394,200 +10.5%
2019	$4,596 +4.1%	$356,800 +8.9%
2018	$4,413 +1%	$327,600 +4.2%
2017	$4,368 +8.8%	$314,500 +7.2%
2016	$4,014 -14.2%	$293,400 -5.8%
2015	$4,679 +4.4%	$311,300 +3.9%
2014	$4,481 +1.9%	$299,500
2013	$4,397 +1.9%	$299,500
2012	$4,313 +3.5%	$299,500
2011	$4,169 +5.5%	$299,500 +0.9%
2010	$3,950 +5.4%	$296,800 -3.1%
2009	$3,749 +5.6%	$306,300 -1.7%
2008	$3,550 +0.1%	$311,700 -8.2%
2007	$3,547 +8.1%	$339,400 +15.6%
2006	$3,280 +6%	$293,600 +3.6%
2005	$3,093	$283,500