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3 beds2,496 sqft$801/sqft
149 R Palfrey St, Watertown, MA 02472
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Single FamilyProperty Type
5,900 sq ftLot Size
1963Year Built
$801/sq ftPrice per sq ft
5 carsParking Spaces

Description

PACKAGE SALE ONLY: The $1,999,900 list price includes both 149 and 153 Palfrey Street. The properties must be purchased together and will not be sold separately.149 Palfrey Street is a well maintained three-bedroom ranch offering comfortable living space across the main and lower levels. The home features a fireplaced living room, dining room, den, eat-in kitchen, hardwood floors, central air and an attached garage. The main level includes three bedrooms and a full bath. The substantial lower level...PACKAGE SALE ONLY: The $1,999,900 list price includes both 149 and 153 Palfrey Street. The properties must be purchased together and will not be sold separately.149 Palfrey Street is a well maintained three-bedroom ranch offering comfortable living space across the main and lower levels. The home features a fireplaced living room, dining room, den, eat-in kitchen, hardwood floors, central air and an attached garage. The main level includes three bedrooms and a full bath. The substantial lower level provides a recreation room with a second fireplace, half bath, laundry and utility areas, workshop space and abundant storage. The home contains approximately 2,500 square feet of living area, including below-grade space. It is comfortable and move-in ready while offering an opportunity for future personalization. Also included in the sale is the adjacent property at 153 Palfrey Street, an established four-unit residence. Three apartments are currently occupied by tenants at will, and one apartment is vacant. This coordinated package offers the privacy of a detached single-family home together with rental income from four neighboring apartments without sharing walls with tenants. Two adjacent parcels, two buildings and five residences in one distinctive Watertown offering. Cross-reference companion MLS Listing IDs 73573993 and 73573995
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  • Listed by: Patrick Arone • Colonial Realty Associates, LLC
Last updated: 09/09/2026 12:04 PM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 73573985

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Property Information for 149 R Palfrey Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $10,780 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Watertown
  • Area: MA-Watertown
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Style: Ranch
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Open Parking Spaces: 4.00
  • Parking Spaces Total: 5
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1963
  • Lot Size: 0.14 AC / 5,900 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, Sidewalks
  • Living Area: 2496.0
  • Color: Beige
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Lowell Elementary
  • High School: Watertown High
  • Middle School: Watertown Middle
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave
  • Basement Features: Full, Finished, Walk Out, Interior Access
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceFeatures: Family Room, Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Tile, Laminate, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: Cable Hookup, Recessed Lighting, Den
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame, Brick, Stone, Block
  • Exterior Features: Patio
  • Exterior Features: Patio
  • Lot Description: Wooded, Easements
  • Other Structures: Workshop
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Paved Drive, Shared Driveway, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Shared Driveway, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Fuses, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 168.923611111
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 14.583333333
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Main, First Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 11.583333333
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 112.597222222
  • Bedroom2 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 11.166666666
  • Bedroom2 Level: Main,First
  • Bedroom2 Width: 10.083333333
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 148.166666666
  • Bedroom3 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 10.583333333
  • Bedroom3 Level: Main,First
  • Bedroom3 Width: 14.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 69.333333333
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Length: 8.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: Main,First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 8.666666666
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 62.416666666
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Half,Dryer Hookup - Electric
  • Bathroom2 Length: 8.916666666
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 7.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 137.083333333
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Pendant
  • Dining Room Length: 11.666666666
  • Dining Room Level: Main,First
  • Dining Room Width: 11.75
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 278.930555555
  • Family Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Cable Hookup
  • Family Room Length: 22.166666666
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • Family Room Width: 12.583333333
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 152.75
  • Kitchen Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Dining Area,Pantry,Lighting - Overhead,Beadboard
  • Kitchen Length: 13.0
  • Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Kitchen Width: 11.75
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 329.361111111
  • Room Living Room Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 23.666666666
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 13.916666666
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Package sale only; 149 and 153 Palfrey St will not be sold separately. Please see ATTACHED DOCUMENTS for additional property information and disclosures. Buyer/buyer agent to verify use,measurements,financials and tenancy information. Broker related to Sellers.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:0327 B:028X L:0000,848167
  • Assessments: $883,600
  • Book: 9438
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Zoning: S-6
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Block
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 149 R Palfrey Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 9, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73573985

$1,999,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/09/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73573985

$1,999,900

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 149 R Palfrey Street

Taxable ValueLand$528,400Additions$328,400Total$856,800
Tax Record2025$10,007 ($834 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt2,496 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,496 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt624 SqFtStories1Lot Size5,900 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1963Year Renovated1963ZoningS-6CountyMIDDLESEXAPNWATE M:0327 B:0028X L:0000

Schools near 149 R Palfrey Street

This home is within Watertown School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
J.R. Lowell Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Watertown Middle School
Public6 to 8

Watertown High School
Public9 to 12

Cunniff Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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149 R Palfrey Street is a single family home for sale in Watertown, MA 02472. This listing's school district is Watertown School District. Nearby schools include J.R. Lowell Elementary School, Watertown Middle School and Watertown High School. 149 R Palfrey Street is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 2,496 sqft single family home built in 1963.

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