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  • $869,900

    97 Melendy Ave, Watertown, MA 02472

    3beds
    1,873sqft
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    $5,536/mo
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    Condominium, Townhouse
    Built in 1910
    -- sqft lot
    $852,400 Zestimate®
    $464/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Separate showerVersatile bonus spaceGorgeous perennialsExtra-large paver patioNew kitchenGarden spaceNew windows
    Stunningly renovated half-duplex plus offers the perfect blend of character with modern updates and flexible living space. You'll get the feel of single-family living here with exclusive use of the side yard and your own driveway. Three finished levels plus your own basement storage! Recently gutted and rebuilt- improvements include a new kitchen, new baths, new flooring, new windows, new lighting, mini-splits, and a brand-new 2 car driveway. Sun-filled living room features high ceilings, a ceiling fan, and a mini-split system for year-round comfort, flowing into a beautiful dining room perfect for entertaining. The gorgeous new kitchen boasts quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, gas cooking, an extra-deep sink, and abundant cabinet space. A stylish half bath completes the main level. The second floor offers a spacious primary bedroom and an impressive spa-inspired bath with double vanities, a soaking tub, and a separate shower. A generously sized second bedroom and an additional versatile bonus space provide endless possibilities for a home office, custom walk-in closet, reading nook, or exercise area. The third level features another spacious bedroom with high ceilings and a bonus flex room, ideal as a 4th bedroom, guest suite, office, or playroom. Outside, enjoy a fully fenced level yard with an extra-large paver patio, gorgeous perennials, garden space, grape trellis, and raised beds in the private front yard. Additional highlights include an approximately 10-year-old boiler -gas heat -and a 2-year transferable builder's warranty. No HOA or condo fee here; each side splits the master insurance policy. Ideally located just minutes from vibrant Arsenal Yards, offering an exciting mix of restaurants, shopping & entertainment. Close to the Charles River Greenway and bike path, with easy access to Watertown Square, the Mass Pike, Storrow Drive, Cambridge, downtown Boston, public transportation & parks!
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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Megan Tolland 508-932-9179,

    Realty Executives Boston West 508-879-0660

    Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73560493

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Primary bedroom
      • Level: Second
      Bedroom 2
      • Level: Second
      Bedroom 3
      • Level: Third
      Bathroom 1
      • Level: First
      Bathroom 2
      • Level: Second
      Dining room
      • Level: First
      Kitchen
      • Level: First
      Living room
      • Level: First
      Heating
      • Baseboard, Natural Gas
      Cooling
      • Ductless
      Appliances
      • Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
      Features
      • Bonus Room
      • Flooring: Wood, Tile
      • Windows: Insulated Windows
      • Has basement: Yes
      • Has fireplace: No
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,873
      • Total interior livable area: 1,873 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 1,873

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Paved
      • Uncovered spaces: 2
      Features
      • Patio & porch: Porch, Patio
      • Exterior features: Porch, Patio, Fenced Yard, Garden, Stone Wall
      • Fencing: Security,Fenced
      Details
      • Parcel number: M:1219 B:008A L:0097,854843
      • Zoning: T

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: Townhouse
      • Property subtype: Condominium, Townhouse
      • Attached to another structure: Yes
      Materials
      • Roof: Slate
      Condition
      • Year built: 1910

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: Circuit Breakers
      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, T-Station
      Location
      • Region: Watertown

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $464/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $260,900
      • Annual tax amount: $3,183
      • Date on market: 8/6/2026

        Estimated market value

        $852,400

        $810,000 - $895,000

        $3,737/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/6/2026Listed for sale$869,900+145%$464/sqft
        Source: MLS PIN #73560493 Report a problem
        1/21/2005Sold$355,000+117.8%$190/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        9/5/1996Sold$163,000$87/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$3,047 -57.6%$260,900 -57.5%
        2024$7,183 -9.8%$613,900 +4.7%
        2023$7,963 +9.9%$586,400 +7.2%
        2022$7,246 +9.9%$546,900 +1.7%
        2021$6,591 +1.7%$538,000 +0.8%
        2020$6,478 +6.2%$533,600 +12.7%
        2019$6,100 +3.3%$473,600 +8.1%
        2018$5,903 +1.2%$438,200 +4.4%
        2017$5,832 +10.7%$419,900 +9%
        2016$5,270 -7.7%$385,200 +1.4%
        2015$5,708 +6.6%$379,800 +6.1%
        2014$5,353 +5.1%$357,800 +3.1%
        2013$5,092 +1.9%$346,900
        2012$4,995 +3.4%$346,900
        2011$4,829 +4.6%$346,900
        2010$4,617 +6%$346,900 -2.5%
        2009$4,354 +5.2%$355,700 -2.1%
        2008$4,139 +4%$363,400 -4.6%
        2007$3,981 +9.6%$381,000 +17.2%
        2006$3,631 +2.5%$325,100 +0.1%
        2005$3,542 -8.3%$324,700 -13%
        2004$3,862 +3.8%$373,100 +26.8%
        2003$3,722 +3.1%$294,200 +2%
        2002$3,609 +38.6%$288,500 +48.3%
        2000$2,604 +7.3%$194,500 +13.9%
        1999$2,426 $170,700
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        Neighborhood: 02472

        Getting around

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        Very Walkable
        87 / 100
        Very Bikeable

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