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  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 3,135 Sq. Ft.
  • 0.24 Acres
  • Updated 6 hours ago

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23 Columbia Street,Watertown, MA 02472

23 Columbia StreetWatertownMA02472

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Special opportunity in Watertown's iconic Oakley CC neighborhood, this turnkey 1887 Stick Style Victorian blends preserved character with refined modern design. With 4 beds, 3 full baths and over 4000 sf, the home retains original details - slate roof, millwork, butler's pantry - with updated kitchen and baths, custom built-ins, designer window treatments and lighting, lending a distinct European vibe to this American classic. Gracious living flows easily from functional kitchen/mudroom to elegant entertaining rooms with French doors, tiled fireplace, and 9' ceilings. Beautiful central stair leads to spacious and bright corner bedrooms. Flexible third-floor suite offers ideal space for primary retreat, guests, WFH needs. The reimagined lower level offers 1,000+ sf for media, fitness, wine cellar and storage. Curated outdoor living with a brick patio, Ipe deck, landscaped fenced yard, colorful gardens and planting beds, garage for storage, driveway w/EV charging. Not to be missed!

Full Property Details for 23 Columbia St

General

  • Price: $1,995,000
  • Taxes: $14,146 (2026)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • MLS ID: 73506270
  • Updated: Today (4/23/2026)
  • Added to Site: Today

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Bathroom 1: Main, First
  • Bathroom 2: Second
  • Bathroom 3: Third

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Primary Bedroom: Second
  • Bedroom 2: Second
  • Bedroom 3: Second
  • Bedroom 4: Third

Other Rooms

  • Living Room: Main, First
  • Family Room: Main, First
  • Kitchen: Main, First
  • Dining Room: Main, First
  • Office: Third

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Location

  • County: Middlesex

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Victorian
  • Basement: Yes
  • Square Feet: 3,135
  • Year Built: 1887

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.24

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount: $14,146
  • Tax Year: 2026

Disclosures and Reports

  • Disclosures/Rstr.: WhisperKool unit in wine cellar not functioning properly. Windows - a few small cracks, one detached window chain, one fogged. Recent ice dams caused minor leaks.
  • Property ID: 853481

Listed by Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Laura Segal

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  • Laura Segal

    Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

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Schools serving 23 Columbia St

School District:Watertown School District
NameGradesDistance
Hosmer Elementary School
1 Concord Road, Watertown, MA 02472
PK-50.5 mi
J.R. Lowell Elementary School
175 Orchard Street, Watertown, MA 02472
K-50.6 mi
Watertown Middle School
68 Waverley Avenue, Watertown, MA 02472
6-80.7 mi
Watertown High School
50 Columbia Street, Watertown, MA 02472
9-120 mi
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Price & Sales History for 23 Columbia St Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
Source
4/23/2026
Listed
$1,995,000
162.5%
MLS
8/30/2004
Sold
$760,000
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Tax History for 23 Columbia St

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$17,070
12%
$1,461,500
12%
2024
$15,233
-4%
$1,302,000
11%
2023
$15,867
7%
$1,168,400
4%
2022
$14,817
12%
$1,118,300
3%
2021
$13,241
3%
$1,080,900
2%
2020
$12,830
2%
$1,056,800
8%
2019
$12,559
1%
$975,100
5%
2018
$12,453
-1%
$924,500
2%
2017
$12,633
7%
$909,500
5%
2016
$11,829
-4%
$864,700
5%
2015
$12,377
2%
$823,500
2%
2014
$12,095
2%
$808,500
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2013
$11,869
—
$808,500
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23 Columbia Street, Watertown, MA 02472 (MLS# 73506270) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 23 Columbia Street is currently listed for $1,995,000 and was received on April 23, 2026. Want to learn more about 23 Columbia Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in East Watertown? You can browse all East Watertown real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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