Last Sold Price
4 beds1,815 sqft$321/sqft
5 Appleton St, Watertown, MA 02472

Description

Lovely Dutch Gambrel on quiet street in desirable East-end neighborhood,with front screened porch, and open rear deck for entertaining. Lots of original woodwork,Formal Dining room and Living area, newer first floor 1/2 bath, Master bedroom with extra large walk -in closet, with great access to MBTA, Shopping and restaurants in Coolidge Square.Lovely Dutch Gambrel on quiet street in desirable East-end neighborhood,with front screened porch, and open rear deck for entertaining. Lots of original woodwork,Formal Dining room and Living area, newer first floor 1/2 bath, Master bedroom with extra large walk -in closet, with great access to MBTA, Shopping and restaurants in Coolidge Square.
LISTING CLOSED: 12/07/2005 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Curtis Whitney • J. M. Whitney & Co. Inc.

Property Details for 5 Appleton Street

Status
MLS #
70229851
Days on Market
105
Taxes
$4,882 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1910
Town
Watertown
Area
MA-Watertown
Architectural Style
Gambrel /Dutch
Style
Gambrel /Dutch
Garage Spaces
0
Open Parking Spaces
3.00
Parking Spaces Total
3

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$849,000

Avg days on market

18

Sale-to-list ratio

99.6%

[Watertown, MA]

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Location

Listing Courtesy of J. M. Whitney & Co. Inc., Curtis Whitney

Sold By J. M. Whitney & Co. Inc., Curtis Whitney

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Building Information for 5 Appleton Street

Stories-Year Built1910Building Size-Lot Size0.10 AC / 4,562 SF

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$3,365 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,958

Property Taxes

$407

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 5 Appleton Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1815.0
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Hosmer
  • High School: High School
  • Middle School: Middle School
  • Neighborhood: East Watertown
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater
  • Basement Features: Full, 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
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: No
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Deck
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Description: Other
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: 110 Volts, Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public, City/Town Water
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Level: Third
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Balcony / Deck,Pantry
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: New Roof Shingles August 2005,3 car parking
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Other (See Remarks)
  • Tax ID: M:1138 B:0010 L:0001,854137
  • Assessments: $447,500
  • Book: 27798
  • Tax Year: 2005
  • Zoning: T
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Block, Stone
  • Cooling Zones: 0
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.0
  • Selling Broker Comp: 0
  • Other Agent Compensation: u

Property History for 5 Appleton Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 7, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #190426750

$582,000

+9.0% / yr

Dec 7, 2005

Sold

MLS PIN #70229851

$582,000
Nov 4, 2005

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70229851

DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/07/2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #190426750

$582,000

+9.0% / yr

12/07/2005

Sold

MLS PIN #70229851

$582,000
11/04/2005

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70229851

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

Public Records for 5 Appleton Street

Taxable ValueLand$515,500Additions$389,600Total$905,100
Tax Record2025$10,572 ($881 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,825 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,825 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt890 SqFtStories2Lot Size4,562 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1910Year Renovated1910ZoningTCountyMIDDLESEXAPNWATE M:1138 B:0010 L:0001

Schools near 5 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 5 Appleton Street, Watertown, MA 02472
$582,000
4
1,815
4,562
$675,000
2
1,109
$324,000
2
1.5
1,109
3
2,938
5,610
$760,500
4
1,853
5,100
2
2,909
9,650

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Listing Courtesy of J. M. Whitney & Co. Inc., Curtis Whitney

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