Sold
Last Sold Price
7 beds4,560 sqft$333/sqft
53 Shattuck Rd, Watertown, MA 02472
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.41 acresLot Size
1895Year Built
$333/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Gracious 1895 Shingle-Style Victorian residence sited majestically at top of Watertown's hill, short commute to Cambridge, surrounded by architect-designed single-family houses. Not on market in more than 50 years! Vestibule opens to grand entrance hall, longer than 25', centered on formal period staircase with huge leaded glass windows. Through double doors, very generous living room. Multiple exposures & imposing fireplace make living room welcoming center of house. Adjacent substantial sunroom...Gracious 1895 Shingle-Style Victorian residence sited majestically at top of Watertown's hill, short commute to Cambridge, surrounded by architect-designed single-family houses. Not on market in more than 50 years! Vestibule opens to grand entrance hall, longer than 25', centered on formal period staircase with huge leaded glass windows. Through double doors, very generous living room. Multiple exposures & imposing fireplace make living room welcoming center of house. Adjacent substantial sunroom has 3 exposures and 10 windows. Throughout residence, high ceilings, oversized windows, floors are hardwood & other woods. Fine cabinet-grade hardwood paneling & trim in principal 1st-floor rooms, particularly the grand dining room, nearly 26' long, with baronial fireplace & 3 exposures. Kitchen wing's large square footage offers opportunity to integrate a new kitchen with the garden. Many bedrooms & studies. Superb sweeping views of downtown Boston. This is your chance!

Listing Agents

  1. The Petrowsky Jones Group

    The Petrowsky Jones Group

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (617) 240-0799

    M: (617) 240-0799

  2. John Petrowsky

    John Petrowsky

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (617) 504-6330

    M: (617) 240-0799

  3. John Petrowsky

    John Petrowsky

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (617) 504-6330

    M: (617) 504-6330

Listing closed: 01/16/2019 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72427019

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,550,000

Avg days on market

42

Sale-to-list ratio

96.6%

Watertown, MA

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Location

Sold By Compass, The Carol Kelly Team; Compass, Carol Kelly

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Principal and Interest

$7,726

Property Taxes

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Property Information for 53 Shattuck Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $16,208 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Buyer's Agent Compensation: 2.5%
  • Town: Watertown
  • MLS Area: East Watertown
  • Area: MA-Watertown-East Watertown, MA-Watertown
  • Architectural Style: Shingle, Colonial Revival
  • Style: Garden, Shingle, Colonial Revival
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces Total: 4
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1895
  • Lot Size: 0.41 AC / 18,000 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, University, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Other
  • Living Area: 4560.0
  • Color: Brown
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Vacuum System, Electric Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Gas Oven
  • Basement Features: Full, Walk Out, Interior Access, Concrete Floor, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • DoorFeatures: French Doors
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Central Vacuum
  • Interior Features: Central Vacuum, French Doors
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: No
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Storage Shed, Garden, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Features: City View(s), Fenced Yard, Storage Shed, Garden Area, Stone Wall
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Frontage Type: Golf Course
  • Lot Description: Gentle Sloping
  • Roof Material: Slate
  • View: City View(s), Scenic View(s), City
  • View: Yes
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Storage, Oversized Parking, Off-Street, Deeded, Unpaved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Storage, Oversized Parking, Off-Street, Deeded, Unpaved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Oversized Parking, Off-Street, Deeded, Unpaved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air, 2 Units, None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Fuses, Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Hot Water, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Showings begin Friday. Any offers will be reviewed Thursday,December 6,at 2:00 p.m. Any offers will be reviewed by sellers at 2:00 p.m.,Thursday,December 6.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 853814
  • Assessments: $1,203,300
  • Book: 11360
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Zoning: Res.
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 7
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar, Granite
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heat Zones: 2
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5%
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5%

Property History for 53 Shattuck Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 16, 2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72427019

$1,520,000
Dec 7, 2018

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72427019

Dec 7, 2018

Contingent

MLS PIN #72427019

DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/16/2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72427019

$1,520,000
12/07/2018

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72427019

12/07/2018

Contingent

MLS PIN #72427019

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

Public Records for 53 Shattuck Road

Taxable ValueLand$863,200Additions$1,210,700Total$2,073,900
Tax Record2025$24,223 ($2,019 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt4,271 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,271 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,965 SqFtStories3Lot Size18,002 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1895Year Renovated1895ZoningS-10CountyMIDDLESEXAPNWATE M:1127 B:0007 L:0007

Schools near 53 Shattuck 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: 53 Shattuck Road, Watertown, MA 02472
$1,520,000
7
4,560
18,000
$1
5
3,916
17,999
$1,350,000
8
4,690
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2.5
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6,761
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2.5
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