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$799,900

97 Melendy Ave # 97, Watertown MA 02472
Watertown, MA 02472
Listed by Megan Tolland
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1.5
Living area
1,873 sqft
Year built
1910

About this home

Brand new and beautifully renovated half-duplex with private yard and no condo fee! This home offers the feel of single-family living with the exclusive use of the side yard and your own brand-new two-car driveway. Completely gutted and rebuilt, this 4-level home combines classic character, high ceilings, modern updates, and flexible living space. Three finished levels, plus private basement storage. The main level features a new kitchen with warm cabinetry, quartz counters, stainless appliances, gas range, and extra-deep sink, and opens to a spacious dining room and bright living room with high ceilings and mini-split for year-round comfort. A stylish half bath completes the main level. Upstairs, features you’ll find a spacious primary bedroom, a spa-inspired bath with double vanities, a soaking tub, and a separate shower. Then a second bedroom and a versatile bonus room provide options for a home office, walk-in closet, and exercise space. The third level adds another bedroom with high ceilings plus a flexible bonus room ideal for a guest space, studio, office, etc. Outside, enjoy a fully fenced level yard with an extra-large paver patio, rock wall, perennial gardens, grape trellis, and raised beds. Additional highlights include a brand-new on-demand hot water heater, approximately 10-year-old gas boiler, and 2-year transferable builder's warranty. No HOA or condo fee; each side shares the master insurance policy. Conveniently located minutes from Arsenal Yards, the Charles River Greenway and bike path, Watertown Square, Mass Pike, Storrow Drive, Cambridge, downtown Boston, and public transportation.

Property details

MLS
MLS Property Information Network
MLS #
73566263
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
66
On market date
August 20, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
1.5
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
2
Lot size
0.23 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
Hosmer
0.44 mi away · Grades -1-5
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
668
Student:teacher ratio
10.3:1
District
Watertown
Middle
Bigelow Middle
1.42 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
465
Student:teacher ratio
9.5:1
District
Newton
High
Watertown High
0.95 mi away · Grades 9-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
705
Student:teacher ratio
9.5:1
District
Watertown

Walkability

Blended score for Watertown's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

82
Highly walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
14.0 / 20 -- Above average walkable
Google Places amenity density
100 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores13
Parks20
Schools20
Transit stops20
Pharmacies8

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Watertown, from live MLS data.

On the market 66 days -- 20 fewer days than Watertown's current average of 86 days.
For reference, the median list price across 362 active listings in Watertown right now is $5,475.

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$4,967/mo
$159,980 down
$639,920 loan
Principal & interest$4,151
Property tax (est.)$667
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by MLS Property Information Network via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 5 days ago.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.