69 Garfield St

4,446 Sq. Ft.
$522 / Sq. Ft.
4,446
Sq. Ft.
$522
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Thought to be Designed by Charles Brigham on a .3 acre corner lot in 1891, 69 Garfield Street is a Colonial Revival Victorian masterpiece. Friends are received in the distinctive central entry hall w/ walnut inlaid floors. This space hosts musicians during lively gatherings & sets the stage for comfortable everyday living in the five surrounding living & dining rooms marked by 9.5' ceilings, intricate moldings, arches & millwork. The bright spacious kitchen enjoys southern sun & features St. Charles...Thought to be Designed by Charles Brigham on a .3 acre corner lot in 1891, 69 Garfield Street is a Colonial Revival Victorian masterpiece. Friends are received in the distinctive central entry hall w/ walnut inlaid floors. This space hosts musicians during lively gatherings & sets the stage for comfortable everyday living in the five surrounding living & dining rooms marked by 9.5' ceilings, intricate moldings, arches & millwork. The bright spacious kitchen enjoys southern sun & features St. Charles custom cabinetry, an architectural status symbol for decades. 2 walk-in pantries, ample laundry room, 1/2bath & mudroom complete the main level. 5 fireplaces grace the home, 1 w/working gas insert, others decorative with original tile. The top two floors offer 6 options for bedrooms, studies, dressing rooms or offices & 3 bathrooms. A rare offering in a treasured hamlet near Harvard Sq, BB&N & Arsenal Yards innovation hub, in the cultural & intellectual vibrancy of Watertown. Offers 5/1@5pm

Listing Agent

  1. Sarah Shimoff

    Sarah Shimoff

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    sarah.shimoff@compass.com

    P: (617)-501-3015

Property Details for 69 Garfield Street

Town
Watertown
Area
MA-Watertown
Architectural Style
Victorian, Colonial Revival
Style
Victorian, Colonial Revival
Garage Spaces
2
Open Parking Spaces
3.00
Parking Spaces Total
3
LISTING UPDATED: 06/01/2023 03:47 PM

Property Details for 69 Garfield Street

StatusSold
MLS #73102999
Days on Market7
Taxes$19,881 / year
HOA Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1891
CountyMiddlesex County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.5%

Location

Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont, Lynn Findlay

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Building Information for 69 Garfield Street

Stories-Year Built1891Building Size-Lot Size0.30 AC / 13,260 SF

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$13,339 per month

30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

Principal and Interest

$11,682

Property Taxes

$1,657

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Property Information for 69 Garfield Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Cash
  • Living Area: 4446.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Unknown/Mixed
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Hosmer
  • High School: Watertown
  • Middle School: Watertown
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, Range Hood, Electric Water Heater, Tank Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Gas Oven, Utility Connections for Gas Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Access, Bulkhead, Sump Pump
  • 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
  • FireplaceFeatures: Dining Room, Living Room, Bedroom
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 5
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Cedar Closet(s), Bathroom - 3/4, Double Vanity, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Recessed Lighting, Closet, Archway, Bedroom, 3/4 Bath, Library, Center Hall
  • Interior Features: French Doors
  • Laundry Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Main Level, Electric Dryer Hookup, Exterior Access, First Floor, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Window(s) - Picture, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping
  • Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping, Porch, Patio
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle, Rubber, Metal
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Generator, 200+ Amp Service, Generator Connection
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Fireplace
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup, Generator Connection
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 224.75
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 15.5
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 14.5
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 224.75
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Sconce
  • Bedroom2 Length: 15.5
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 14.5
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 155.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom3 Length: 10.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 15.5
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 203.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
  • Bedroom4 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 14.5
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 162.0
  • Bedroom5 Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Sconce
  • Bedroom5 Length: 13.5
  • Bedroom5 Level: Second
  • Bedroom5 Width: 12.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 40.5
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
  • Bathroom2 Length: 9.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 4.5
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 45.5
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Pedestal Sink
  • Bathroom3 Length: 7.0
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
  • Bathroom3 Width: 6.5
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 227.5
  • Dining Room Features: Beamed Ceilings,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Picture,Wainscoting,Lighting - Overhead,Archway
  • Dining Room Length: 13.0
  • Dining Room Level: Main,First
  • Dining Room Width: 17.5
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 216.0
  • Kitchen Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Hardwood,Pantry,Exterior Access,Lighting - Overhead,Archway
  • Kitchen Length: 18.0
  • Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Kitchen Width: 12.0
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 8X11
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 208.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Living Room Width: 16.0
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
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Unfinished floor under the dining room carpet. 1 working gas fireplace. 2 heating/cooling systems. Working generator. EV charger in garage.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:1106 B:0008 L:0007,853435
  • Assessments: $1,464,000
  • Book: 24320
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Zoning: S-10
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 6
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heat Zones: 2
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 69 Garfield Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 1, 2023

Sold

MLS PIN #73102999

$2,320,000—
May 2, 2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73102999

—
May 2, 2023

Contingent

MLS PIN #73102999

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/01/2023

Sold

MLS PIN #73102999

$2,320,000
05/02/2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73102999

—
05/02/2023

Contingent

MLS PIN #73102999

—

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Public Records for 69 Garfield Street

Taxable ValueLand$780,600Additions$1,519,800Total$2,300,400
Tax Record2025$26,869 ($2,239 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt4,857 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,857 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,759 SqFtStories3Lot Size13,258 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1891ZoningS-10CountyMIDDLESEXAPNWATE M:1106 B:0008 L:0007Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 69 Garfield 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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