78 Chestnut St, Watertown, MA 02472 - Photo 1

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$830,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
4 Beds
2 Full Baths
1,551 Sq. Ft.
0.13 Acres

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Property Description

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.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 78 Chestnut St

General

Sold For: $830,000
Taxes: $9,241 (2025)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
MLS ID: 73429580
Added to Site: 127 day(s) ago

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 2
Bathroom 1: Second

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 4
Primary Bedroom: 16.00 x 11.00, Second
Bedroom 2: 10.00 x 9.00, Second
Bedroom 3: 15.00 x 11.00, Second

Other Rooms

Living Room: 13.00 x 12.00, First
Kitchen: 18.00 x 13.00, First
Dining Room: 12.00 x 11.00, First

Parking

Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street

Location

County: Middlesex

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Colonial
Basement: Yes
Square Feet: 1,551
Year Built: 1925

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.13

Financial Considerations

Tax Amount: $9,241
Tax Year: 2025

Disclosures and Reports

Disclosures/Rstr.: Estate sale. The seller has not lived in the house for a long time. Property is being sold as is. Measurements are approx.
Property ID: M:0208 B:0005E L:0000, 847613

Listed by Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest, Heather Murphy & Team
Sold by Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Anne Fantasia

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Schools

Schools serving 78 Chestnut St

School District:Watertown School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Watertown High School 50 Columbia Street, Watertown, MA 02472	9-12	0.7 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 78 Chestnut St

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

10/17/2025

Sold

$830,000

3.76%

MLS

9/11/2025

Listed

$799,900

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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2
Beds
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Total Bath
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Sq. Ft.

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Active
Updated 1 day ago

4
Beds
2
Total Baths
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Sq. Ft.

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Total Baths
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Active
Updated 16 hours ago

4
Beds
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Total Baths
3,384
Sq. Ft.

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Active
Updated 16 hours ago

4
Beds
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Total Baths
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Sq. Ft.

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Price Reduced

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Active
Updated 1 day ago

2
Units
4
Total Beds
0.28
Acres

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$799,000

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Closed
Updated 13 hours ago

3
Beds
2
Total Baths
1,568
Sq. Ft.

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Beds
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Total Baths
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Beds
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Total Baths
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3
Beds
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Total Baths
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Sq. Ft.

78 Chestnut St, Watertown, MA 02472 (MLS# 73429580) is a Single Family property that was sold at $830,000 on October 17, 2025. Want to learn more about 78 Chestnut St? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Watertown? You can browse all Watertown real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

78 Chestnut St Watertown, MA 02472