78 Chestnut St, Watertown, MA 02472

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78 Chestnut St,Watertown, MA 02472
$799,900
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,551 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by:heather murphy & team
Office:keller williams realty boston northwest
MLS#:73429580
Source:MLSPIN

Price summary

  • Price:$799,900
  • Price per sq. ft.:$515.73

About this home

After over 60 years of ownership, this home is ready for a new chapter. Situated in a prime & convenient location off a side street just outside Watertown Square, w/ access to the Mass Pike (under 2 miles away) & 1/2 a mile from the MBTA bus station. Zoned for two-family use, this property presents many opportunities. Whether you're a handyman, developer, or someone eager to invest sweat equity into updating this home, you will not be disappointed. The house is currently set up with an attached in-law apartment on the 1st floor w/ its own entrance, living room, full bath & bedroom. The main house features a family room, a formal dining room with a built-in china cabinet and beautiful hardwood floors hidden beneath the carpet, along with a kitchen & convenient 1st fl laundry. Upstairs, you'll find 3 bedrooms, with great closet space & a full bathroom. Special features: off-street parking, water heater 2013, updated heating system/oil tank in 2009, blown-in insulation in 2012.

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Home facts

  • Year built:1925
  • Listing ID #:73429580
  • Updated:September 17, 2025 at 03:53 PM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:4
  • Total bathrooms:2
  • Full bathrooms:2
  • Living area:1,551 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Heating:Forced Air, Oil

Structure and exterior

  • Year built:1925
  • Building area:1,551 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.13 Acres

Schools

  • High school:Watertown Hs
  • Middle school:Watertown Ms
  • Elementary school:Lowell Elem.

Utilities

  • Water:Public
  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$799,900
  • Price per sq. ft.:$515.73
  • Tax amount:$9,241 (2025)
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