55 Franklin Street

Watertown, MA 02472

$555,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,800 Sq. Ft.
$308 / Sq. Ft.
1,800
Sq. Ft.
$308
per Sq. Ft.

Description

A New Hampshire feel on this hidden quarter acre spread full of mature trees provide wooded lot and grounds. Charming traditional single family house in the heart of Watertown! 4 equal-size bedroom with large closets. Two Bathrooms. Polished hardwood floors, private off-street parking for at least two cars. Huge gardeners dream backyard decorated with various types of trees, flowers, and plants-sunny, sunny! Features attic basement workshop. Breezy yard slopes to the crest of a small hill. Located...A New Hampshire feel on this hidden quarter acre spread full of mature trees provide wooded lot and grounds. Charming traditional single family house in the heart of Watertown! 4 equal-size bedroom with large closets. Two Bathrooms. Polished hardwood floors, private off-street parking for at least two cars. Huge gardeners dream backyard decorated with various types of trees, flowers, and plants-sunny, sunny! Features attic basement workshop. Breezy yard slopes to the crest of a small hill. Located in the Watertown School district: near Hosmer, Watertown Middle & Watertown High School. This home's setting offers a warm rural feel with its lush green grounds and private/quiet yard w/with easy access to main highways and roads. The street is full of large scale substantial homes. Exceptional value. Quick access to public transportation, to Harvard Square, shops, restaurants, the famous Diner is walking distance.
  1. Listed by Paul Araujo • The Clarendon Companies

Property Details for 55 Franklin Street

Town
Watertown
MLS Area
Mount Auburn
Area
MA-Watertown-Mount Auburn, MA-Watertown
Architectural Style
Farmhouse
Style
Farmhouse
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
2.00
Parking Spaces Total
2

Location

Listing Courtesy of The Clarendon Companies, Paul Araujo

Sold By The Clarendon Companies, Paul Araujo

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LISTING UPDATED: 08/05/2022 06:39 AM

Property Details for 55 Franklin Street

StatusSold
MLS #71698589
Days on Market66
Taxes$5,953 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1900
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of The Clarendon Companies, Paul Araujo

Sold By The Clarendon Companies, Paul Araujo

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Building Information for 55 Franklin Street

Stories-Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size0.23 AC / 9,910 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,525 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,029

Property Taxes

$496

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 55 Franklin Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1800.0
  • Color: Cream
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Hosmer
  • High School: Watertown High
  • Middle School: Almost 10k Lot
  • Neighborhood: The estate section of East Watertown. The largest intact single family victorian neighborhod in area
Features
Interior Features
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Features: Window AC
  • Primary Bath: Yes
Exterior Features
  • Lot Description: Wooded
  • Roof Material: Slate, Other
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: Walk-out basement,from tool work shop. Peaceful park like setting. Home shares side easement to parking,great for a Dog kennel area,massive yard.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:1019 B:0013 L:0000,852919
  • Assessments: $405,500
  • Book: 26044
  • Tax Year: 2013
  • Zoning: SC
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Block
  • Foundation Area: 900.0
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0

Property History for 55 Franklin Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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Public Records for 55 Franklin Street

Taxable ValueLand$492,900Additions$276,300Total$769,200
Tax Record2023$10,446 ($870 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,800 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,800 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt911 SqFtStories2Lot Size9,910 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900ZoningSCCountyMIDDLESEXAPNWATE M:1019 B:0013 L:0000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 55 Franklin 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

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Listing Courtesy of The Clarendon Companies, Paul Araujo

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