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$699,000
↓ $51K (6.8%)
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138 Forest St

Watertown, MA 02472
bedrooms
3 Beds
bathrooms
1 Bath, 1 Half Bath
square feet
1,304 Ft²
$4,184
Est. Monthly

About This Property

Great opportunity to own this 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home perfectly situated in a desirable central Watertown neighborhood. Offering a traditional layout, generous outdoor space, and plenty of potential, this property is an ideal opportunity to make it your own and create the home you've been looking for. The 1st floor features a welcoming living room w/ a fireplace and hardwood floors, along w/ a spacious dining room w/ hardwood flooring that flows naturally into the kitchen. An additional office provides flexible space for working from home, a study, or a playroom, while a convenient half bath completes the 1st floor. Upstairs, you'll find 3 bright corner bedrooms, each offering good natural light, along w/ a full bathroom. The lower level provides excellent potential for additional finished living space and includes a walkout to the large backyard, offering plenty of room for outdoor entertaining, gardening, play, or simply enjoying the space. The location is hard to beat just around the corner from the newly renovated Lowell Elementary School and minutes from Watertown's new net-zero high school. Enjoy easy access to Waverley Square and the commuter rail, Arsenal Yards, Watertown Square, Cambridge, and Boston, w/ convenient access to major transportation routes. A wonderful opportunity to put your own stamp on a home in a highly desirable Watertown location.
Unit Size
1,304 Ft²
Days on Market
-
Land Size
0.11 acres
Price per sqft
$536
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
$751
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1920

Listed By

Bob Airasian
Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont

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Last updated: 7 days ago (MLSPIN #73583476)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Nov 6, 2026 Price Decreased $699,000
↓ $51K (6.8%)
Price Decreased
Sep 28, 2026 Listed by Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont $750,000
Listed by Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont

Property Highlights

Parking Available
Air Conditioning
Fireplace
Parking Details
Has Open Parking
Parking Features: Off Street, Paved
Open Parking Spaces: 2
Interior Details
Half Bathrooms: 1
Full Bathrooms: 1
Interior Features: Home Office, Mud Room
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Flooring Type: Laminate, Flooring - Hardwood
Laundry Features: In Basement
Rooms: 8
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Fireplaces: 1
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Unfinished
Exterior Details
Square Footage: 1304
Architectural Style: Colonial
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built: 1920
Building Area Total: 1304
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Patio and Porch Features: Enclosed
Lot Size Area: 0.11
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.11
Lot Size Square Feet: 4991
Water Source: Public
Financial Details
Tax Assessed Value: $739,000
Tax Annual Amount: $9,016
Utilities Details
Cooling Type: Central Air
Heating Type: Steam, Oil
Sewer : Public Sewer

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1920
  • Effective Year Built: 1920
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 7
  • Bedroom Count: 3
  • Bathroom Count: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bathrooms: 2
  • Building Condition: 6
  • Building Quality: 0
  • Construction Type: 6
  • Building Style: 5
  • Exterior Walls Type: 19
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 8
  • Roof Cover Type: 15
  • Floor Count: 200
  • Living Units: 1
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 7
  • Basement Area: 624
  • Garage Type: 0
  • Parking Space Count: 0
  • Patio Type: 0
  • Porch Type: 0
  • Pool Type: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 4,992
  • Total Building Area: 1,304
  • Gross Building Area: 2,104
  • Building Area: 1,304
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Fireplace Count: 1
  • Air Conditioning: 13
  • Heating: 16
  • Heated Square Feet: 1,304
  • Heating Fuel Type: 6

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 0
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Land Acres: 0000000115
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: 101

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Watertown School District
  • School Tax School District: WATERTOWN SD
  • Census Tract: 370202

Zoning

  • Zoning: T

Geography

  • Account Number: 9110-30
  • Parcel: WATE M:0345 B:0004 L:0132
  • Block: 4
  • Lot: 132
  • Municipality: WATERTOWN
  • Latitude: 42.3744
  • Longitude: -71.1877

    Address

  • Full Address: 138 Forest St
  • Address - House Number: 138
  • Address - Street Name: Forest
  • Address - Suffix Type: St
  • State: MA
  • City Name: Watertown
  • Carrier Code: C014
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 1897
  • Zip Code: 02472

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Amount: $855,100

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.1727
  • Valuation Date: Jan 17, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 77
  • Final Value: 788,670
  • High Value: 924,895
  • Low Value: 652,445

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2023
  • Assessed Total Value: $629,700
  • Assessed Land Value: $427,400
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $202,300
Data used for valuation calculations is provided by RealtyHop, and other third party sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 138 Forest Street built and last sold?
The property at 138 Forest Street was built in 1920 and last sold on Jan 1, 1970 for $0.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 138 Forest Street is $707,425.
What are some comparable homes to 138 Forest Street?
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