Last Sold Price
6 beds3,024 sqft$314/sqft
7 Gay Rd, Watertown, MA 02472

Description

This 1925 Federal two family is located on a corner lot in the Oakely area of Watertown. Meticulously maintained, solidly built and renovated, this large sunny home offers original woodwork which includes wainscotting, crown moldings, hardwood floors and built in china cabinets as well as 2 large working brick fireplaces. The first and second floors have generous living area with 2+ BDs, BA, LR, DR, full light study/office and first floor kitchen still has original butler pantry. Seller recently...This 1925 Federal two family is located on a corner lot in the Oakely area of Watertown. Meticulously maintained, solidly built and renovated, this large sunny home offers original woodwork which includes wainscotting, crown moldings, hardwood floors and built in china cabinets as well as 2 large working brick fireplaces. The first and second floors have generous living area with 2+ BDs, BA, LR, DR, full light study/office and first floor kitchen still has original butler pantry. Seller recently renovated third floor which can be used as either an extension of the second floor or poss in-law apartment. The dormer features a skylight,one bedroom with private bath, walk in closet, office and large conference room with bar area and additional bath. Views of the Boston skyline can be had from the bedroom. Of the many improvements made are windows, insulation, roof on both house and garage, installed stainless steel chimney linings and painted exterior. Property can be delivered vacant
LISTING CLOSED: 09/07/2017 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Colleen Godfrey • VRG Massachusetts LLC

Property Details for 7 Gay Road

Status
MLS #
72168001
Days on Market
73
Taxes
$11,450 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Multi-family / 2 Family
Year Built
1925
Town
Watertown
Area
MA-Watertown
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces Total
6

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,141,000

Avg days on market

29

Sale-to-list ratio

102.1%

[Watertown, MA]

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Location

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Building Information for 7 Gay Road

Stories3Residences2Year Built1925Building Size-Lot Size0.14 AC / 6,034 SF

Payment Calculator

$5,783 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,829

Property Taxes

$954

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 7 Gay Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Golf Course
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 3024.0
  • Color: blue
  • Total Units: 2
  • Property Condition: Unit 2 Remodeled
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Unit 2(Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator), Gas Water Heater
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Walk Out
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 4
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • FireplaceFeatures: Unit 2(Fireplace - Wood burning)
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Hardwood Floors, Unit 2(Tile Floor, Wall to Wall Carpet, Stone/Ceramic Tile Floor)
  • Interior Features: Living Room, Unit 1 Rooms(Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen), Unit 2 Rooms(Living Room, Kitchen, Living RM/Dining RM Combo)
  • Interior Features: Window AC
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Porch - Screened
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Screened
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC, Unit 1(Window AC), Unit 2(Window AC)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Forced Air, Unit 1(Hot Water Baseboard, Oil), Unit 2(Hot Water Baseboard
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Disclosures: There is no Seller disclosure. City of Watertown gave square footage of third floor renovation which added 175 to interior square footage totaling 3199. Buyer to do due diligence regarding addtional square footage not included.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 853832
  • Assessments: $824,300
  • Block: 0005
  • Book: 62985
  • Lot: 0018
  • Map: 1128
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Zoning: T
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 6
  • Total Living Levels: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Heat Units: 2
  • Heat Zones: 2
Income / Expenses
  • GOI: $96,000.00
  • NOI: $96,000.00
Unit Information
Unit 1 Description
  • Floor U1: 1
  • Lease U1: N
  • Levels U1: 1
Unit 2 Description
  • Floor U2: 2
  • Lease U2: N
  • Levels U2: 2
Rental Info
Rental Info
  • Total Actual Rent: $5,680.00
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.0
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0

Property History for 7 Gay Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 7, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #605333592

$950,000

+9.0% / yr

Sep 7, 2017

Sold

MLS PIN #72168001

$950,000
Jul 19, 2017

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72168001

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/07/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #605333592

$950,000

+9.0% / yr

09/07/2017

Sold

MLS PIN #72168001

$950,000
07/19/2017

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72168001

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

Public Records for 7 Gay Road

Taxable ValueLand$607,700Additions$647,200Total$1,254,900
Tax Record2025$14,657 ($1,221 / month)
Home Facts
Baths4Total Finished SqFt3,199 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,199 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,296 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,034 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1925ZoningTCountyMIDDLESEXAPNWATE M:1128 B:0005 L:0018Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 7 Gay 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: 7 Gay Road, Watertown, MA 02472
$950,000
6
3,024
6,034
$680,000
5
3,024
6,034
2
2,692
6,034
4
2
1,489
$631,000
4
1,441
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2
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