Last Sold Price
6 beds2,928 sqft$268/sqft
16-18 Richards Rd, Watertown, MA 02472

Description

Pristine 2-family home in the much sought after Oakley Country Club / Mt Auburn St area. Each unit has 7rooms, 3bedrooms, working F/P, oak hardwood floors recently refinished, eat-in kitchens and side porches. Second floor has unfinished walk-up attic great for expansion potential. A full unfinished, dry walk-out basement and 2 car detached garage surrounded by a lovely neat as a pin yard with a fruit bearing pear tree. This home has been in the same family for 5 decades and has been lovingly maintained,...Pristine 2-family home in the much sought after Oakley Country Club / Mt Auburn St area. Each unit has 7rooms, 3bedrooms, working F/P, oak hardwood floors recently refinished, eat-in kitchens and side porches. Second floor has unfinished walk-up attic great for expansion potential. A full unfinished, dry walk-out basement and 2 car detached garage surrounded by a lovely neat as a pin yard with a fruit bearing pear tree. This home has been in the same family for 5 decades and has been lovingly maintained, heating systems were upgraded 2004/2005, garage floor and driveway redone 2004, roof replaced 2010. Some of the original gumwood woodwork is still untouched. This property would be a great candidate for condo conversion or it will continue be the wonderful 2 family it has been for the past 104 years with all its charm and character and a marvelous location. Don't miss this opportunity to own one of Watertown's finest 2-family homes.
LISTING CLOSED: 11/20/2014 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Anita Shishmanian • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Property Details for 16-18 Richards Road

Status
MLS #
71744793
Days on Market
3
Taxes
$9,591 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Multi-family / 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Year Built
1910
Town
Watertown
MLS Area
Mount Auburn
Area
MA-Watertown-Mount Auburn, MA-Watertown
Garage Spaces
2
Open Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
4

Location

Listing Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate, Anita Shishmanian

Sold By Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate, Alfred Yegumians

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Building Information for 16-18 Richards Road

Stories3Residences2Year Built1910Building Size-Lot Size0.14 AC / 6,048 SF

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$4,784 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,985

Property Taxes

$799

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 16-18 Richards Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2928.0
  • Color: White
  • Total Units: 2
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Hosmer
  • High School: Whs
  • Middle School: Wms
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Oil Water Heater, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Tankless, Utility Connections for Gas Range
  • Basement Features: Full, Walk Out
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Vinyl / VCT
  • Interior Features: Unit 1 Rooms(Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Sunroom), Unit 2 Rooms(Living Room
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Lot Description: Gentle Sloping
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Unit 1(Oil), Unit 2(Gas)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 854581
  • Assessments: $641,100
  • Block: 0005
  • Book: 9115
  • Lot: 0016
  • Map: 1159
  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Zoning: T
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 6
  • Total Living Levels: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Income / Expenses
  • GOI: $36,000.00
  • Insurance: $2,000.00
  • GRE: $5,500
  • RME: $2,000
  • NOI: $30,500.00
  • Operating Expense: $5,500.00
  • WSE: $1,500.00
Unit Information
Unit 1 Description
  • Floor U1: 1
  • Lease U1: N
  • Levels U1: 1
Unit 2 Description
  • Floor U2: 2
  • Lease U2: N
  • Levels U2: 1
Rental Info
Rental Info
  • Total Actual Rent: $3,000.00
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 16-18 Richards Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 20, 2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #483709409

$784,000
Nov 20, 2014

Sold

MLS PIN #71744793

$784,000
Sep 20, 2014

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71744793

DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/20/2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #483709409

$784,000
11/20/2014

Sold

MLS PIN #71744793

$784,000
09/20/2014

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71744793

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Public Records for 16-18 Richards Road

Taxable ValueLand$597,000Additions$526,100Total$1,123,100
Tax Record2024$13,140 ($1,095 / month)
Home Facts
Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,928 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,928 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,520 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,793 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1910ZoningTCountyMIDDLESEXAPNWATE M:1159 B:0005 L:0016Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 16-18 Richards Road

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
Hosmer Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Watertown Middle School
Public6 to 8

Watertown High School
Public9 to 12

J.R. Lowell 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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