52 Hillside Rd

2,710 Sq. Ft.
$535 / Sq. Ft.
2,710
Sq. Ft.
$535
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Beautiful 1920 East Watertown single-family on residential side street close to Cambridge, Mass Pike, Storrow Drive. 1ST FL: Gracious entry hall, large living room with 2 exposures, handsome fireplace. Hardwood floors. High ceilings. Generous dining room. Butler's pantry. Dramatic light-filled professional kitchen with cathedral-ceiling & skylights, 2 ceiling fans, Bertazzoni 5-burner stove, vent, Bosch jumbo fridge, granite dining bar. Stainless steel, granite, & butcher-block countertops. Five...Beautiful 1920 East Watertown single-family on residential side street close to Cambridge, Mass Pike, Storrow Drive. 1ST FL: Gracious entry hall, large living room with 2 exposures, handsome fireplace. Hardwood floors. High ceilings. Generous dining room. Butler's pantry. Dramatic light-filled professional kitchen with cathedral-ceiling & skylights, 2 ceiling fans, Bertazzoni 5-burner stove, vent, Bosch jumbo fridge, granite dining bar. Stainless steel, granite, & butcher-block countertops. Five distinct & delightful indoor & outdoor dining areas. Half-bath. 2 decks, large light-filled sun-porch/family room. 2ND FL: principal suite with walk-in closet. Spa bath, jacuzzi tub, stall shower. 2nd bedroom. 3RD FL: 2 more bedrooms & full bath. Radiant heat in 2 baths. Abundant light through large windows & skylights. Full basement. Lots of newer wiring. On-demand hot water. Expansive, beautiful gardens with red-leaf cherry & linden trees, specimen plantings. Off-street parking. Rare offering

Listing Agents

  1. John Petrowsky

    John Petrowsky

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    jpetrowsky@compass.com

    P: (617)-504-6330

  2. John Petrowsky

    John Petrowsky

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    jpetrowsky@compass.com

    P: (617)-504-6330

Property Details for 52 Hillside Road

Town
Watertown
MLS Area
East Watertown
Area
MA-Watertown-East Watertown, MA-Watertown
Architectural Style
Colonial, Craftsman
Style
Garden, Colonial, Craftsman
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
3.00
Parking Spaces Total
3
LISTING UPDATED: 05/27/2025 08:27 AM

Property Details for 52 Hillside Road

StatusSold
MLS #73354169
Days on Market15
Taxes$12,861 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1920
CountyMiddlesex County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.5%

Location

Sold By Aikenhead Real Estate, Inc., Nellie Aikenhead

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Building Information for 52 Hillside Road

Stories-Year Built1920Building Size-Lot Size0.22 AC / 9,500 SF

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$8,139 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$7,067

Property Taxes

$1,072

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 52 Hillside Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Withheld
  • Living Area: 2710.0
  • Color: Green
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
  • Basement Features: Full, Walk Out, Interior Access, Concrete Floor, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • DoorFeatures: French Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Dining Area, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s), Closet, Foyer
  • Interior Features: French Doors, Window AC
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: No
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s), Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Deck - Wood, Screens, Fenced Yard, Fruit Trees, Garden
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Screens, Fruit Trees, Garden Area, Porch, Deck, Deck - Wood
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck, Deck - Wood
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View: Yes
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Deeded, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Deeded, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Deeded, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC, 3 or More
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 198.916666
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Closet
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 12.833333
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 15.5
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 156.1875
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet
  • Bedroom2 Length: 12.75
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 12.25
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 147.583333
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet
  • Bedroom3 Length: 12.833333
  • Bedroom3 Level: Third
  • Bedroom3 Width: 11.5
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 202.5
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet
  • Bedroom4 Length: 13.5
  • Bedroom4 Level: Third
  • Bedroom4 Width: 15.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 129.305555
  • Bathroom1 Length: 11.083333
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
  • Bathroom1 Width: 11.666666
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 90.222222
  • Bathroom2 Length: 9.666666
  • Bathroom2 Level: Third
  • Bathroom2 Width: 9.333333
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 193.958333
  • Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 15.833333
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 12.25
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 218.75
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Laminate,French Doors,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Remodeled
  • Family Room Length: 14.583333
  • Family Room Level: Main,First
  • Family Room Width: 15.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 179.611111
  • Kitchen Features: Skylight,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Ceiling Fan(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Vinyl,Dining Area,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Countertops - Upgraded,French Doors,Kitchen Island,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Cabinets - Upgraded,Country Kitchen,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove,Peninsula,Lighting - Overhead
  • Kitchen Length: 17.666666
  • Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Kitchen Width: 10.166666
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 237.416666
  • Room Living Room Features: Beamed Ceilings,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 12.833333
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Living Room Width: 18.5
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: The square footage does not include the finished family room/sunroom off the informal dining area,or the porch,the 2 decks,or any of the basement. The sellers will review any offers at noon,Wednesday,April 9.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:1136 B:0023 L:0028,854073
  • Assessments: $1,101,100
  • Block: 0023
  • Book: 46303
  • Lot: 0028
  • Map: 1136
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: S-6
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Levels: Multi/Split
  • 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 52 Hillside Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 22, 2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73354169

$1,450,000—
Apr 9, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73354169

—
Apr 9, 2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73354169

—
Apr 2, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73354169

$1,450,000—
Oct 18, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #172757735

$640,000

+13.6% / yr

Sep 18, 2002

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #105040768

$432,500—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/22/2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73354169

$1,450,000
04/09/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73354169

—
04/09/2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73354169

—
04/02/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73354169

$1,450,000
10/18/2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #172757735

$640,000

+13.6% / yr

09/18/2002

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #105040768

$432,500

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Public Records for 52 Hillside Road

Taxable ValueLand$565,600Additions$535,500Total$1,101,100
Tax Record2025$12,861 ($1,072 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,710 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,710 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt980 SqFtStories2Lot Size9,500 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1920ZoningS-6CountyMIDDLESEXAPNWATE M:1136 B:0023 L:0028Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 52 Hillside 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 - K 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
PublicK 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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