After over 60 years of ownership, this home is ready for a new chapter. Situated in a prime & convenient location off a side street just outside Watertown Square, w/ access to the Mass Pike (under 2 miles away) & 1/2 a mile from the MBTA bus station. Zoned for two-family use, this property presents many opportunities. Whether you're a handyman, developer, or someone eager to invest sweat equity into updating this home, you will not be disappointed. The house is currently set up with an attached in-law apartment on the 1st floor w/ its own entrance, living room, full bath & bedroom. The main house features a family room, a formal dining room with a built-in china cabinet and beautiful hardwood floors hidden beneath the carpet, along with a kitchen & convenient 1st fl laundry. Upstairs, you'll find 3 bedrooms, with great closet space & a full bathroom. Special features: off-street parking, water heater 2013, updated heating system/oil tank in 2009, blown-in insulation in 2012.
Sold for $830,000
$830,000
78 Chestnut St, Watertown, MA 02472
4beds
1,551sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
5,488 Square Feet Lot
$850,900 Zestimate®
$535/sqft
$3,705 Estimated rent
Home value
$850,900
$783,000 - $919,000
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Attached in-law apartmentFamily roomFormal dining roomOff-street parkingBuilt-in china cabinetBeautiful hardwood floors
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Listed by:
Heather Murphy & Team 978-413-2284,
Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest 978-369-5775
Bought with:
Anne Fantasia
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73429580
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 176
- Dimensions: 16 x 11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Level: Second
- Area: 90
- Dimensions: 10 x 9
Bedroom 3
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 165
- Dimensions: 15 x 11
Primary bathroom
- Features: No
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Lighting - Pendant
- Level: First
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Vinyl, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: First
- Area: 234
- Dimensions: 18 x 13
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Level: First
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13 x 12
Heating
- Forced Air, Oil
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater, Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Main Level, First Floor
Features
- Lighting - Overhead, Closet, Bathroom - Full, Accessory Apt., Bedroom, Bathroom
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Vinyl
- Basement: Partial,Interior Entry,Bulkhead,Concrete
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,551
- Total interior livable area: 1,551 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,551
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch - Enclosed
- Exterior features: Porch - Enclosed
Lot
- Size: 5,488 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: M:0208 B:0005E L:0000,847613
- Zoning: T
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Block, Stone
Condition
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Watertown
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $535/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $791,200
- Annual tax amount: $9,241
- Date on market: 1/12/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/17/2025 | Sold | $830,000+3.8%$535/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73429580 Report a problem | ||
| 9/17/2025 | Contingent | $799,900$516/sqft |
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| 9/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $799,900$516/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73429580 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,241 +8.3% | $791,200 +8.4% |
| 2024 | $8,536 -10% | $729,600 +4.5% |
| 2023 | $9,483 +14.5% | $698,300 +11.7% |
| 2022 | $8,283 +10.7% | $625,100 +2.4% |
| 2021 | $7,481 +3.3% | $610,700 +2.4% |
| 2020 | $7,239 +2% | $596,300 +8.2% |
| 2019 | $7,098 +2.9% | $551,100 +7.6% |
| 2018 | $6,901 +8.9% | $512,300 +12.3% |
| 2017 | $6,335 +5.7% | $456,100 +4.1% |
| 2016 | $5,993 -0.8% | $438,100 +9% |
| 2015 | $6,044 +5.2% | $402,100 +4.7% |
| 2014 | $5,746 +1.9% | $384,100 |
| 2013 | $5,639 +5.9% | $384,100 +3.9% |
| 2012 | $5,324 +8.1% | $369,700 +4.5% |
| 2011 | $4,926 +1% | $353,900 -3.4% |
| 2010 | $4,878 +3.8% | $366,500 -4.6% |
| 2009 | $4,700 +5.5% | $384,000 -1.8% |
| 2008 | $4,456 -19% | $391,200 -25.7% |
| 2007 | $5,501 +16.3% | $526,400 +24.3% |
| 2006 | $4,729 +10.4% | $423,400 +7.8% |
| 2005 | $4,283 +13.8% | $392,600 +7.9% |
| 2004 | $3,765 -2.3% | $363,800 +19.4% |
| 2003 | $3,853 +6.2% | $304,600 +5% |
| 2002 | $3,629 +22.9% | $290,100 +31.6% |
| 2000 | $2,952 +4% | $220,500 +10.4% |
| 1999 | $2,839 | $199,800 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Bemis
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GreatSchools rating
- 8/10J.R. Lowell Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 7/10Watertown Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 6/10Watertown High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lowell Elem.
- 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
- Bemis
- 78 Chestnut St
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