8 Watson St, Unit 8

1,514 Sq. Ft.
$793 / Sq. Ft.
1,514
Sq. Ft.
$793
per Sq. Ft.

Description

OPEN HOUSE 1/4 CANCELLED | Townhouse that lives like a single family in prime Cambridgeport location, nestled on a quiet residential street just moments to Central/Kendall/MIT! Three-level living with nobody above or below! Many recent updates throughout. Fully renovated kitchen w/ Quartz counters, Bosch appliances and open layout into large living and dining rooms w/ high ceilings and newly refinished hardwood floors. Second story features two large bedrooms w/ cathedral ceilings and a renovated...OPEN HOUSE 1/4 CANCELLED | Townhouse that lives like a single family in prime Cambridgeport location, nestled on a quiet residential street just moments to Central/Kendall/MIT! Three-level living with nobody above or below! Many recent updates throughout. Fully renovated kitchen w/ Quartz counters, Bosch appliances and open layout into large living and dining rooms w/ high ceilings and newly refinished hardwood floors. Second story features two large bedrooms w/ cathedral ceilings and a renovated full bathroom. The primary suite feels perched in the treetops with large skylight & cozy private deck. The lower level has been completely finished to include a third bedroom/den, another full bath, a laundry room and storage room. Exterior offers professionally landscaped yard, one off-street parking space (tandem, shared), and a large additional storage area. Exceptional location near world-class universities and top companies.
  1. Listed by Tim McDonald • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Property Details for 8 Watson Street, Unit 8

Town
Cambridge
MLS Area
Cambridgeport
Area
MA-Cambridge-Cambridgeport, MA-Cambridge
Style
Townhouse
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
1.00
Parking Spaces Total
1
LISTING UPDATED: 01/13/2026 10:37 AM

Property Details for 8 Watson Street, Unit 8

StatusContingent
MLS #73427614
Days on Market124
Taxes$6,460 / year
HOA Fees$153 / month
Compass TypeCondo
MLS TypeCondominium/Co-Op / Condo
Year Built1873
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate, Tim McDonald
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Building Information for 8 Watson Street, Unit 8

Building/Complex8 Watson StFloor1Stories3Residences2Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy DetailsPets AllowedYear Built1873

Payment Calculator

$6,539 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$5,848

Property Taxes

$538

HOA Dues

$153

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Property Information for 8 Watson Street, Unit 8

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Park, Highway Access, T-Station, University
  • Living Area: 1514.0
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Total Units: 2
  • Type of Condo: Condo
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Y
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Hardwood
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, In Unit
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Deck - Wood, Fenced Yard
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Porch, Deck - Wood
  • Fencing: Security, Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck - Wood
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Structure Type: Townhouse
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Off-Street, Tandem, Deeded
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Tandem, Deeded
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Tandem, Deeded
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air, Unit Control
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Level: Basement
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Level: Basement
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: City of Cambridge lists as a two bedroom and shows 1,328 sq ft. Floor plan for marketing purposes shows 1,514 sq ft. Third bedroom is in basement and closet is in hallway.
Tax Information
  • Assessments: $1,017,300
  • Book: 0
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: RES
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
  • Total Living Levels: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Insurance
  • Complex Complete: Yes
  • Units Owner Occupied: 2
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: 8
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 1.0

Property History for 8 Watson Street, Unit 8

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 9, 2026

Contingent

MLS PIN #73427614

—
Nov 6, 2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73427614

$1,225,000—
Oct 15, 2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73427614

$1,249,900—
Sep 8, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73427614

$1,299,000—
Apr 16, 2004

Sold

MLS PIN #30810588

$459,000—
Mar 6, 2004

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #30810588

—
Mar 6, 2004

Contingent

MLS PIN #30810588

—
Feb 5, 2004

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30810588

$479,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/09/2026

Contingent

MLS PIN #73427614

—
11/06/2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73427614

$1,225,000
10/15/2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73427614

$1,249,900
09/08/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73427614

$1,299,000
04/16/2004

Sold

MLS PIN #30810588

$459,000
03/06/2004

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #30810588

—
03/06/2004

Contingent

MLS PIN #30810588

—
02/05/2004

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30810588

$479,000

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Schools near 8 Watson Street, Unit 8

This home is within Cambridge School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 5
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
The Amigos School
PublicPK to 8

Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
Public9 to 12

Fletcher/Maynard Academy
PublicPK to 5

Martin Luther King, Jr. School
PublicPK to 5

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Listing Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate, Tim McDonald

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