Last Sold Price
4 beds2,532 sqft$450/sqft
23-25 Stearns Rd, Watertown, MA 02472

Description

Nestled in a coveted Watertown neighborhood near the Oakley Country Club, 23-25 Stearns Rd offers a tranquil and picturesque setting. This two-family home is a rare find, whether you're a first-time homebuyer looking for an income-generating unit or an investor seeking a smart investment opportunity. Each unit has a classic layout with large rooms, hardwood floors, and original woodwork. The fireplaced living rooms and bright dining rooms are great for entertaining. The kitchens and baths offer a...Nestled in a coveted Watertown neighborhood near the Oakley Country Club, 23-25 Stearns Rd offers a tranquil and picturesque setting. This two-family home is a rare find, whether you're a first-time homebuyer looking for an income-generating unit or an investor seeking a smart investment opportunity. Each unit has a classic layout with large rooms, hardwood floors, and original woodwork. The fireplaced living rooms and bright dining rooms are great for entertaining. The kitchens and baths offer a blank canvas for your creativity, allowing you to customize them to your desired style. The upper unit has an office with walk-up access to an unfinished third floor. The backyard is level, & the detached 2-car garage offers ample parking & storage. Great commuting location with easy access to Mass Pike, Storrow Drive & bus route to Harvard Square. Excellent proximity to the new Hosmer School & Arsenal Yards. A fantastic opportunity to take advantage of everything that Watertown has to offer!
LISTING CLOSED: 06/22/2023 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Carolyn Boyle • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details for 23-25 Stearns Road

Status
MLS #
73109661
Days on Market
14
Taxes
$13,886 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Multi-family / 2 Family
Year Built
1925
Town
Watertown
Area
MA-Watertown
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces Total
4

Location

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Building Information for 23-25 Stearns Road

Stories3Residences2Year Built1925Building Size-Lot Size0.14 AC / 5,998 SF

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$6,952 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$5,794

Property Taxes

$1,157

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 23-25 Stearns Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Golf Course, Public School
  • Current Financing: Withheld
  • Living Area: 2532.0
  • Color: White
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Total Units: 2
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: 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: Tank Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Sump Pump
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceFeatures: Unit 1(Fireplace - Wood burning), Unit 2(Fireplace - Wood burning)
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Unit 1(undefined), Unit 2(Hardwood Floors)
  • Interior Features: Unit 1(Pantry, Crown Molding, Stone/Granite/Solid Counters, Bathroom With Tub & Shower), Unit 2(Pantry, Unit 1 Rooms(Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen), Unit 2 Rooms(Living Room, Kitchen, Office/Den)
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Unit 1(Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup)
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Unit 2 Balcony/Deck
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Covered Patio/Deck
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Covered
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Unit 1(None), Unit 2(Window AC)
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Unit 1(Steam, Oil), Unit 2(Steam
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: Seller has never lived in the property. Sold "as is". Unit 1 has a 2020 Roth oil tank & 2014 water tank. Unit 2 has 2022 water tank. Only 1 garage door opener is operational. Radiators removed from Unit 1 kitchen & one bedroom. Some asbestos on basement pipes & removal estimate attached to MLS.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:1160 B:0014 L:0033,854605
  • Assessments: $1,022,500
  • Book: 44254
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Zoning: T
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
  • Total Living Levels: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Block
Income / Expenses
  • GOI: $26,400.00
  • NOI: $26,400.00
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
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: $2,200.00
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 23-25 Stearns Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 22, 2023

Sold

MLS PIN #73109661

$1,140,000
May 24, 2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73109661

May 16, 2023

Contingent

MLS PIN #73109661

DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/22/2023

Sold

MLS PIN #73109661

$1,140,000
05/24/2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73109661

05/16/2023

Contingent

MLS PIN #73109661

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

Public Records for 23-25 Stearns Road

Taxable ValueLand$599,500Additions$473,800Total$1,073,300
Tax Record2024$12,558 ($1,046 / month)
Home Facts
Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,532 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,532 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,266 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,011 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1925ZoningTCountyMIDDLESEXAPNWATE M:1160 B:0014 L:0033Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 23-25 Stearns 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 23-25 Stearns Road, Watertown, MA 02472
$1,140,000
4
2,532
5,998
2
2,532
6,000
$295,000
2
1,204
$392,000
2
1,204
$1
2
2,584
5,998
$775,000
2
1
2,080

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