Nestled on a quiet, leafy side street, 20 Hawthorne is a rare find: an updated single-fam with both curb appeal and character in a tranquil yet convenient neighborhood! With a smart layout (incl a primary suite), a 2-car garage, central AC, and a private, fenced-in yard, this home has it all. A gracious entry welcomes you to spacious living and dining areas. Oversized windows provide plentiful natural light. The modern kitchen, with nearby powder room, opens to a rear patio—perfect for al-fresco dining and entertaining. Upstairs are five bedrooms and two full baths, including an expansive top-floor primary suite with a cozy reading nook, a gas fireplace, two closets, and a generous ensuite. The finished lower level features a flexible playroom or fitness space and a tidy laundry room. Just a few blocks from Watertown Square, schools, and the Charles River and 1.5 miles from Arsenal Yards, 20 Hawthorne offers the perfect blend of serene comfort and historical charm in a choice location.
Sold for $1,730,000 on 08/01/25
$1,730,000
20 Hawthorne St, Watertown, MA 02472
5beds
3,272sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1895
6,120 Square Feet Lot
$1,635,600 Zestimate®
$529/sqft
$5,099 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 01, 2025 at 02:32pm
Listed by:
The Denman Group,
Compass
Bought with:
The Samantha Eisenberg Group
Compass
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73387960
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Skylight, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Dressing Room, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Third
- Area: 225
- Dimensions: 16.67 x 13.5
Bedroom 2
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding
- Level: Second
- Area: 235
- Dimensions: 15.67 x 15
Bedroom 3
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 171.5
- Dimensions: 12.25 x 14
Bedroom 4
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 135.11
- Dimensions: 12.67 x 10.67
Bedroom 5
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 130.89
- Dimensions: 12.67 x 10.33
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Bathroom - With Tub, Skylight, Closet - Linen, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Remodeled, Lighting - Sconce, Pedestal Sink, Half Vaulted Ceiling(s), Soaking Tub
- Level: Third
- Area: 107.85
- Dimensions: 7.75 x 13.92
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Sconce
- Level: Second
- Area: 51.19
- Dimensions: 8.08 x 6.33
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: First
- Area: 30
- Dimensions: 5 x 6
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Lighting - Pendant, Crown Molding
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 235
- Dimensions: 15.67 x 15
Kitchen
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Chair Rail, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Slider, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove, Lighting - Pendant
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 220.61
- Dimensions: 12.67 x 17.42
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Crown Molding
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 209.25
- Dimensions: 13.5 x 15.5
Heating
- Steam, Radiant, Natural Gas, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Wall Unit(s), Dual
Appliances
- Laundry: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Electric Dryer Hookup, Recessed Lighting, Washer Hookup, Sink, In Basement
Features
- Closet, Lighting - Overhead, Decorative Molding, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Recessed Lighting, Entrance Foyer, Study, Bonus Room
- Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Concrete
- Windows: Insulated Windows, Screens
- Basement: Full,Finished,Partially Finished,Interior Entry,Bulkhead,Sump Pump,Concrete
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Dining Room, Master Bedroom
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,272
- Total interior livable area: 3,272 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,629
- Finished area below ground: 643
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Deck - Composite, Patio, Covered
- Exterior features: Porch, Deck - Composite, Patio, Covered Patio/Deck, Rain Gutters, Screens, Fenced Yard, Garden
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 6,120 sqft
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: M:0324 B:0004 L:0013,848092
- Zoning: T
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1895
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks
Location
- Region: Watertown
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved
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