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78 Chestnut St

Watertown, MA 02472
$830,000
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,551 Living Area
  • Property Description
    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.
  • Highlights
    • Heating: Forced Air, Oil
    • Property Class: Residential
    • Style: Colonial
    • Year Built: 1925
    • Parking Spots: 3
    • Property Type: Single Family Residence
    • Total Rooms: 8
    • Status: Closed
  • Additional Details
    • Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
    • Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed
    • Foundation: Block, Stone
    • Road Frontage Type: Public
    • Year Built Details: Actual
    • Zoning: T
    • Basement: Partial, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete
    • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Vinyl
    • Interior Features: Lighting - Overhead, Closet, Bathroom - Full, Accessory Apt., Bedroom, Bathroom
    • SqFt Source: Public Record
    • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Amenities
    • 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
    • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street
  • Utilities
    • Electric: 100 Amp Service
    • Water Source: Public
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Fees / Taxes
    • Assessed Value: $791,200
    • Taxes: $9,241
    • Tax Year: 2025

Location

78 Chestnut St, Watertown, MA 02472

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