Opportunity knocks. This terrific two-family, owner's unit (#1)) has been previously renovated kitchen and a huge great room with fireplace off of the kitchen. The primary bedroom has a soaking bath and stand up shower. This is a great opportunity for owner occupancy and/or rental income. Also, ideal for the extended family situation! This property is well located in the heart of Watertown.
Sold for $1,485,000
$1,485,000
79 Hovey St, Watertown, MA 02472
4beds
3,178sqft
2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Built in 1920
-- sqft lot
$1,508,100 Zestimate®
$467/sqft
$3,830 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,508,100
$1.39M - $1.64M
$3,830/mo
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Renovated kitchen
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Listed by:
Harold Klingsberg 857-472-2748,
Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton 617-969-2447
Bought with:
Dan Loprete
Realty Executives
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73370821
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Appliances
- Included: Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Washer & Dryer Hookup
Features
- Kitchen, Laundry Room, Living RM/Dining RM Combo
- Basement: Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,178
- Total interior livable area: 3,178 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,178
- Finished area below ground: 1,895
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Lot
- Size: 10,449 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 849117
- Zoning: T
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Public School
Location
- Region: Watertown
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $467/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,228,600
- Annual tax amount: $14,350
- Date on market: 1/20/2026
- Total actual rent: 0
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/1/2025 | Sold | $1,485,000-5.7%$467/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73370821 Report a problem | ||
| 5/7/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,575,000$496/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73370821 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,350 +12.6% | $1,228,600 +12.8% |
| 2024 | $12,747 -11.4% | $1,089,500 +2.8% |
| 2023 | $14,387 +7.4% | $1,059,400 +4.8% |
| 2022 | $13,390 +11.8% | $1,010,600 +3.4% |
| 2021 | $11,976 +3.7% | $977,600 +2.7% |
| 2020 | $11,551 +3.5% | $951,500 +9.9% |
| 2019 | $11,155 +4.2% | $866,100 +8.9% |
| 2018 | $10,709 +3.9% | $795,000 +7.1% |
| 2017 | $10,311 +4.4% | $742,300 +2.8% |
| 2016 | $9,877 +10.5% | $722,000 +21.4% |
| 2015 | $8,937 +4% | $594,600 +3.5% |
| 2014 | $8,592 +1.9% | $574,300 |
| 2013 | $8,431 +4.9% | $574,300 +2.9% |
| 2012 | $8,037 +1.9% | $558,100 -1.5% |
| 2011 | $7,888 +2% | $566,700 -2.4% |
| 2010 | $7,732 +1.5% | $580,900 -6.6% |
| 2009 | $7,616 +3.9% | $622,200 -3.3% |
| 2008 | $7,327 +12% | $643,300 +2.8% |
| 2007 | $6,540 +8.2% | $625,800 +15.7% |
| 2006 | $6,043 +9.3% | $541,000 +6.8% |
| 2005 | $5,528 +11.9% | $506,700 +6.1% |
| 2004 | $4,941 +5.3% | $477,400 +28.7% |
| 2003 | $4,691 +6.2% | $370,800 +5% |
| 2002 | $4,419 +20.3% | $353,200 +28.8% |
| 2000 | $3,672 +1.3% | $274,200 +7.5% |
| 1999 | $3,625 | $255,100 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 02472
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10J.R. Lowell Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 7/10Watertown Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 6/10Watertown High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
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- Massachusetts
- Middlesex County
- Watertown
- 02472
- 79 Hovey St
