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$1,999,900

149-153 Palfrey Street, Watertown MA 02472
Watertown, MA 02472
Listed by Patrick Arone
Bedrooms
7
Bathrooms
5.5
Living area
5,410 sqft
Year built
1880

About this home

PACKAGE SALE ONLY: 149 and 153 Palfrey Street are offered together for $1,999,900 and will not be sold separately.A rare opportunity to acquire two adjacent, family-held properties offering a compelling combination of private single-family living, established rental income and meaningful value-add potential.Originally purchased by the same family in 1958, the property was later subdivided, and the single-family residence at 149 Palfrey Street was constructed in 1963. Both properties have remained in the same family for nearly seven decades and are now being offered as one coordinated package.149 Palfrey Street is a well-maintained three-bedroom ranch featuring a fireplaced living room, dining room, den, eat-in kitchen, hardwood floors, central air and an attached garage. The substantial lower level offers a recreation room with a second fireplace, half bath, laundry and utility areas, workshop space and abundant storage. With approximately 2,500 square feet of living space across two levels, the home is comfortable and move-in ready while offering an opportunity to modernize over time.Next door, 153 Palfrey Street is an established four-unit property with approximately 3,000 square feet of living space. Units 2, 3 and 4 are occupied by tenants at will, providing immediate rental income. Unit 1 is vacant and requires renovation, creating an opportunity to improve the space, establish a new market rent and increase the property’s overall income potential. Unit 4 has been recently updated.Tenants are at will. Seller can delivery with the existing tenancies in place or vacant with required notice. No specific vacancy date is represented. An investor may preserve the current income while completing due diligence, planning improvements, obtaining estimates and arranging financing.For an owner-occupant, this package offers the privacy of a detached single-family home with income from four neighboring apartments, without sharing walls with tenants. For an investor, it presents five residences across two adjacent parcels, existing cash flow and immediate value-add potential.Two buildings. Five residences. Nearly seven decades of family ownership. One remarkable Watertown opportunity. Cross-reference companion MLS Listing IDs 73573985 and 73573993.

Highlights

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Property details

MLS #
73573995
Property type
5-9 Family
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
15
On market date
September 9, 2026
Stories
4
Total bathrooms
5.5
Garage spaces
1
Parking spaces
9
Lot size
0.36 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)

Elementary
James Russell Lowell
0.37 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
0.37 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
0.34 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).

79
Walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
12.8 / 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 15 days -- 60 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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Est. monthly payment
$12,194/mo
$399,980 down
$1,599,920 loan
Principal & interest$10,377
Property tax (est.)$1,667
Home insurance (est.)$150

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