Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,292 sqft$534/sqft
46 Prospect St, Watertown, MA 02472
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.27 acresLot Size
1938Year Built
$534/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Adorable 7 rm, 3 br, 1.5 bath gabled Cape on rare oversized 11,600sf lot. First floor boasts fireplaced living room surrounded by built-in bookcases, wainscoted dining room with built-in hutch, updated peninsula kitchen with new appliances/granite counters/tile backsplash/flooring, and half bath. Second floor offers 3 bedrooms, an office, and a fully renovated tiled bath. Handsome original details include hardwood floors, crown molding, arched doorways, solid doors, and many built-ins with storage...Adorable 7 rm, 3 br, 1.5 bath gabled Cape on rare oversized 11,600sf lot. First floor boasts fireplaced living room surrounded by built-in bookcases, wainscoted dining room with built-in hutch, updated peninsula kitchen with new appliances/granite counters/tile backsplash/flooring, and half bath. Second floor offers 3 bedrooms, an office, and a fully renovated tiled bath. Handsome original details include hardwood floors, crown molding, arched doorways, solid doors, and many built-ins with storage galore! Additional features include replacement windows, gas cooking/heat/hot water, walk-out basement and garage. Excellent curb appeal with attractive front walkway, recently paved driveway lined with cobblestone, and nicely landscaped lot. Enjoy the serenity of the peaceful, private yard with newly installed stone patio. This charming home has been well-loved by a number of family members over many years and the time has come for a new owner to continue the tradition.
  • Listed by: Frederick Pizzi • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
Listing closed: 11/17/2020 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72728050

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate, Frederick Pizzi

Sold By Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Park Plaza, Steven Novak

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Property Information for 46 Prospect Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $7,096 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Watertown
  • Area: MA-Watertown
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Style: Cape
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces Total: 3
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1938
  • Lot Size: 0.27 AC / 11,600 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1292.0
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • High School: Whs
  • Middle School: Wms
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Basement Features: Full, Sump Pump, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • DoorFeatures: Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Other, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Office
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: No
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Patio
  • Exterior Features: Patio
  • 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, Off-Street, Improved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Improved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Improved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 230.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Sconce
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 23.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 10.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 120.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 10.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 216.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 18.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 12.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Beadboard
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 180.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Wainscoting,Crown Molding
  • Dining Room Length: 15.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 12.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 196.0
  • Kitchen Features: Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Exterior Access,Peninsula
  • Kitchen Length: 14.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 14.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 198.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Sconce,Crown Molding
  • Room Living Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 11.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 108.0
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Office Length: 12.0
  • Room Office Level: Second
  • Room Office Width: 9.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Listing agent related to Seller. See Listing Broker.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:0504 B:0016 L:0478,849868
  • Assessments: $584,500
  • Book: 52466
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Zoning: S-6
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 46 Prospect Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 17, 2020

Sold

MLS PIN #72728050

$690,000
Nov 4, 2020

Contingent

MLS PIN #72728050

Sep 17, 2020

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72728050

$649,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/17/2020

Sold

MLS PIN #72728050

$690,000
11/04/2020

Contingent

MLS PIN #72728050

09/17/2020

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72728050

$649,000

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

Public Records for 46 Prospect Street

Taxable ValueLand$519,200Additions$234,400Total$753,600
Tax Record2025$8,802 ($734 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,292 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,292 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt624 SqFtStories2Lot Size11,599 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1938Year Renovated1938ZoningS-6CountyMIDDLESEXAPNWATE M:0504 B:0016 L:0478

Schools near 46 Prospect 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
Cunniff 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: 46 Prospect Street, Watertown, MA 02472
$690,000
3
1,292
11,600
$227,000
3
1,584
3,000
$1,000,000
4
3,000
6,000
$442,000
3
1,999
5,000
$800,000
3
1,476
3,117
$750,000
5
2,352
4,800

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