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.
— MLSPIN #: 73429580Map of 78 Chestnut St, Watertown, MA 02472
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| List Price: | $799,900 |
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| Status: | Contingent |
| MLS ID: | 73429580 |
| Town: | Watertown |
| County: | Middlesex |
| Zip: | 02472 |
| Property Type: | Residential |
| Property Sub Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Bedrooms: | 4 |
| Full Baths: | 2 |
| Living Area: | 1,551 sqft |
| Acres: | 0.13 |
| Taxes: | 9,241 |
| Appliances: | Water Heater, Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer |
| Cooling: | None |
| Flooring: | Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Vinyl |
| Heating: | Forced Air, Oil |
| Parking Features: | Paved Drive, Off Street |
| Status: | Active Under Contract |
| Water Source: | Public |
| Year Built: | 1925 |
| Directions: | Off of Main St. between Cuba St and Green St. |
| Laundry Features: | Main Level, First Floor |
| Foundation Details: | Block, Stone |
| Electric: | 100 Amp Service |
| Listing Contract Date: | 2025-09-11 |
| Heating?: | Yes |
| Lot Size Area: | 0.13 |
| Lot Size Square Feet: | 5,488 |
| Rooms Total: | 8 |
| Architectural Style: | Colonial |
| Bathrooms Total Integer: | 2 |
| Basement: | true |
| Basement: | Partial, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete |
| Building Area Source: | Public Records |
| Building Area Total: | 1,551 |
| 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 |
| Exterior Features: | Porch - Enclosed |
| Interior Features: | Lighting - Overhead, Closet, Bathroom - Full, Accessory Apt., Bedroom, Bathroom |
| Living Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Lot Size Units: | Acres |
| Open Parking?: | Yes |
| Parcel Number: | M:0208 B:0005E L:0000, 847613 |
| Patio And Porch Features: | Porch - Enclosed |
| Road Frontage Type: | Public |
| Sewer: | Public Sewer |
| Utilities: | for Gas Range |
| Zoning: | T |
| Elementary School: | Lowell Elem. |
| High School: | Watertown Hs |
| Middle Or Junior School: | Watertown Ms |
| Year Built Source: | Public Records |
| Disclosures: | Estate sale. The seller has not lived in the house for a long time. Property is being sold as is. Measurements are approx. |
| Farm Land Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Listing Agreement: | Exclusive Right To Sell |
| Anticipated Sold Date: | 2025-10-17T04:00:00.000Z |
| Color: | White |
| Disclosure: | No |
| Dpr Flag: | Yes |
| Heat Zones: | 1 |
| Laundry Dimen: | 8X5 |
| Lead Paint: | Unknown |
| Listing Alert: | No |
| List Price Per Sqft: | $515.73 |
| Page: | 487 |
| Price Per Sqft: | $515.73 |
| Square Feet Disclosures: | All above grade |
| Square Feet Incl Base: | No |
| Uffi: | Unknown |
| Original List Price: | $799,900 |
| Parking Total: | 3 |
| Room Bathroom1 Features: | Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Overhead |
| Room Bathroom1 Level: | Second |
| Room Bedroom2 Area: | 90 |
| Room Bedroom2 Features: | Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet |
| Room Bedroom2 Length: | 10 |
| Room Bedroom2 Level: | Second |
| Room Bedroom2 Width: | 9 |
| Room Bedroom3 Area: | 165 |
| Room Bedroom3 Features: | Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood |
| Room Bedroom3 Length: | 15 |
| Room Bedroom3 Level: | Second |
| Room Bedroom3 Width: | 11 |
| Room Dining Room Area: | $132.00 |
| Room Dining Room Features: | Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Lighting - Pendant |
| Room Dining Room Length: | 12 |
| Room Dining Room Level: | First |
| Room Dining Room Width: | 11 |
| Room Kitchen Area: | 234 |
| Room Kitchen Features: | Flooring - Vinyl, Lighting - Overhead |
| Room Kitchen Length: | 18 |
| Room Kitchen Level: | First |
| Room Kitchen Width: | 13 |
| Room Living Room Area: | 156 |
| Room Living Room Features: | Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet |
| Room Living Room Length: | 13 |
| Room Living Room Level: | First |
| Room Living Room Width: | 12 |
| Room Master Bathroom Features: | No |
| Room Master Bedroom Area: | 176 |
| Room Master Bedroom Features: | Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood |
| Room Master Bedroom Length: | 16 |
| Room Master Bedroom Level: | Second |
| Room Master Bedroom Width: | 11 |
| Tax Assessed Value: | $791,200 |
| Tax Year: | 2025 |
| Year Built Details: | Actual |
| Waterview Flag: | No |
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MLS Property Information Network, Inc. data last updated on September 25, 2025 03:06 AM
Property Last Updated: September 17, 2025 10:01 AM
Listing Courtesy of: Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
Listing Agent: Heather Murphy & Team
