Sold
Last Sold Price
5 beds2,738 sqft$456/sqft
27 Appleton St, Watertown, MA 02472
Single FamilyProperty Type
4,807 sq ftLot Size
1930Year Built
$456/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Walkers Paradise! This palatial stucco single-family home combines timeless New England charm with updates in a highly desirable, ultra-convenient location. With a farmer’s porch, corner lot with grapevines, two driveways, and over 2,700± sq ft across four levels, this 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath home is a true gem. Enjoy upgrades like a newer heating system, updated kitchen, mini-splits, fresh paint, and updated fixtures, while preserving elegant details like beamed ceilings and classic wood windows. The...Walkers Paradise! This palatial stucco single-family home combines timeless New England charm with updates in a highly desirable, ultra-convenient location. With a farmer’s porch, corner lot with grapevines, two driveways, and over 2,700± sq ft across four levels, this 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath home is a true gem. Enjoy upgrades like a newer heating system, updated kitchen, mini-splits, fresh paint, and updated fixtures, while preserving elegant details like beamed ceilings and classic wood windows. The first floor offers an open living/dining area, sunroom, eat-in kitchen, half bath, and large entry hall. Upstairs you’ll find 4 bedrooms, the primary with walk in closet, and a full bath. Our top level has a 3rd suite with bedroom, sitting room, and ¾ bath. The finished lower level adds a home office and family room. 4 zones gas heat and two mini-splits - one on 1st floor & one in primary BR. Minutes from Arsenal Yards, Mt. Auburn St., public transit, parks, and more - don’t miss this one!
  • Listed by: Anne Mahon • Leading Edge Real Estate
Listing closed: 11/05/2025 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 73427365

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$1,400,000

Avg days on market

48

Sale-to-list ratio

98.3%

Watertown, MA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Leading Edge Real Estate, Anne Mahon

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Property Information for 27 Appleton Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $7,938 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Watertown
  • Area: MA-Watertown
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 3.00
  • Parking Spaces Total: 3
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Lot Size: 0.11 AC / 4,807 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, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Public School
  • Current Financing: Cash
  • Living Area: 2738.0
  • Color: Cream
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Walk Out, Interior Access, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood, Parquet, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Vinyl, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Lighting - Overhead, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Bathroom, Sitting Room, Foyer, Sun Room, Office, Study, Internet Available - Unknown
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Unknown
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping
  • Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping, Porch
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Off-Street, Improved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Improved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Improved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Ductless Mini-Split System
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas, Fireplace
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 170.854166666
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wood,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 14.75
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 11.583333333
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 107.013888888
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding
  • Bedroom2 Length: 11.166666666
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 9.583333333
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 157.263888888
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding
  • Bedroom3 Length: 14.083333333
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 11.166666666
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 100.625
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding
  • Bedroom4 Length: 10.5
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 9.583333333
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 147.097222222
  • Bedroom5 Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom5 Length: 14.833333333
  • Bedroom5 Level: Third
  • Bedroom5 Width: 9.916666666
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 18.215277777
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Bathroom1 Length: 5.083333333
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 3.583333333
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 48.5
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Length: 6.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 8.083333333
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 81.736111111
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Vinyl
  • Bathroom3 Length: 9.166666666
  • Bathroom3 Level: Third
  • Bathroom3 Width: 8.916666666
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 210.1875
  • Dining Room Features: Beamed Ceilings,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding
  • Dining Room Length: 14.75
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 14.25
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 221.375
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Family Room Length: 21.083333333
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • Family Room Width: 10.5
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 442.361111111
  • Kitchen Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Wood,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Gas Stove,Lighting - Overhead
  • Kitchen Length: 20.416666666
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 21.666666666
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 10'1X10'1
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 49.166666666
  • Room Living Room Features: Beamed Ceilings,Flooring - Hardwood,Open Floorplan,Lighting - Sconce,Crown Molding
  • Room Living Room Length: 14.75
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 3.333333333
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 120.652777777
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Wood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Office Length: 12.166666666
  • Room Office Level: Third
  • Room Office Width: 9.916666666
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Inspection done prior to listing shall count as the disclosure and the last page signed if making an offer. Original windows on 3rd floor. Some of the wood floors need to be sanded and refinished. Listed Taxes Includes Residential Exemption Tax Savings: $3,707.91
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:1138 B:0015 L:0007,854143
  • Assessments: $997,100
  • Book: 53157
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: T
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Block
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heat Zones: 4
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 27 Appleton Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 5, 2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73427365

$1,249,000
Oct 7, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73427365

Oct 7, 2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73427365

DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/05/2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73427365

$1,249,000
10/07/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73427365

10/07/2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73427365

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

Public Records for 27 Appleton Street

Taxable ValueLand$518,200Additions$478,900Total$997,100
Tax Record2025$11,646 ($970 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,243 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,243 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt897 SqFtStories3Lot Size4,807 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1930Year Renovated1930ZoningTCountyMIDDLESEXAPNWATE M:1138 B:0015 L:0007

Schools near 27 Appleton 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
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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