Single Family Residence at 70 Hovey St, Watertown MA 02472, Watertown
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$900,000

70 Hovey St, Watertown MA 02472
Watertown, MA 02472
Listed by Frank Mcmanus
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Living area
2,201 sqft
Year built
1916

About this home

Where Morning Coffee Meets Afternoon AdventuresPicture waving goodbye from your front door as the kids walk one block to school — no rush, no traffic, just an easy start to the day. That's life in this 2,200-square-foot home, offering three bedrooms and two full baths in a layout that balances togetherness with privacy.Out back, a private yard invites quiet mornings, weekend gatherings, and room for kids and pets to roam — all within a neighborhood peaceful enough to hear the birds.The elementary, middle and high schools sit within a half-mile, local shops and restaurants are just minutes away, and public transit puts Cambridge and downtown Boston within easy reach — trade the commute for a good book and still be home for dinner.This is a home that gives you back your time and peace of mind. Schedule your private showing today — homes like this don't last.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS #
73578712
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
7
On market date
September 17, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
3
Lot size
0.12 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)

Elementary
James Russell Lowell
0.21 mi away · Grades 0-5
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
359
Student:teacher ratio
8.3:1
District
Watertown
Middle
Watertown Middle
0.54 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
531
Student:teacher ratio
9.8:1
District
Watertown
High
Watertown High
0.76 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: EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) combined with nearby-amenity density. 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

80
Walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
13.2 / 20 -- Above average walkable
Nearby-amenity density
100 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores7
Parks20
Schools20
Transit stops20
Pharmacies8

Market position

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

On the market 7 days -- 68 fewer days than Watertown's current average of 75 days.
For reference, the median list price across 313 active listings in Watertown right now is $4,800.

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$180,000 down
$720,000 loan
Principal & interest$4,670
Property tax (est.)$750
Home insurance (est.)$150

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