Sold for $1,450,000 on 05/22/25
$1,450,000
52 Hillside Rd, Watertown, MA 02472
4beds
2,710sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
9,500 Square Feet Lot
$1,431,000 Zestimate®
$535/sqft
$3,915 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,431,000
$1.33M - $1.55M
$3,915/mo
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What's special
Beautiful 1920 East Watertown single-family on residential side street close to Cambridge, Mass Pike, Storrow Drive. 1ST FL: Gracious entry hall, large living room with 2 exposures, handsome fireplace. Hardwood floors. High ceilings. Generous dining room. Butler's pantry. Dramatic light-filled professional kitchen with cathedral-ceiling & skylights, 2 ceiling fans, Bertazzoni 5-burner stove, vent, Bosch jumbo fridge, granite dining bar. Stainless steel, granite, & butcher-block countertops. Five distinct & delightful indoor & outdoor dining areas. Half-bath. 2 decks, large light-filled sun-porch/family room. 2ND FL: principal suite with walk-in closet. Spa bath, jacuzzi tub, stall shower. 2nd bedroom. 3RD FL: 2 more bedrooms & full bath. Radiant heat in 2 baths. Abundant light through large windows & skylights. Full basement. Lots of newer wiring. On-demand hot water. Expansive, beautiful gardens with red-leaf cherry & linden trees, specimen plantings. Off-street parking. Rare offering
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: May 27, 2025 at 05:27am
Listed by:
The Petrowsky Jones Group 617-504-6330,
Compass 617-303-0067,
John Petrowsky 617-504-6330
Bought with:
Nellie Aikenhead
Aikenhead Real Estate, Inc.
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73354169
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Closet
- Level: Second
- Area: 198.92
- Dimensions: 12.83 x 15.5
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet
- Level: Second
- Area: 156.19
- Dimensions: 12.75 x 12.25
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet
- Level: Third
- Area: 147.58
- Dimensions: 12.83 x 11.5
Bedroom 4
- Features: Closet
- Level: Third
- Area: 202.5
- Dimensions: 13.5 x 15
Primary bathroom
- Features: No
Bathroom 1
- Level: Second
- Area: 129.31
- Dimensions: 11.08 x 11.67
Bathroom 2
- Level: Third
- Area: 90.22
- Dimensions: 9.67 x 9.33
Dining room
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 193.96
- Dimensions: 15.83 x 12.25
Family room
- Features: Flooring - Laminate, French Doors, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Remodeled
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 218.75
- Dimensions: 14.58 x 15
Kitchen
- Features: Skylight, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Vinyl, Dining Area, Pantry, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded, French Doors, Kitchen Island, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Cabinets - Upgraded, Country Kitchen, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove, Peninsula, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 179.61
- Dimensions: 17.67 x 10.17
Living room
- Features: Beamed Ceilings, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 237.42
- Dimensions: 12.83 x 18.5
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s), 3 or More
Appliances
- Laundry: Washer Hookup
Features
- Dining Area, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s), Closet, Foyer
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Storm Window(s), Screens
- Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry,Concrete,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,710
- Total interior livable area: 2,710 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Deeded, Paved
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Patio & porch: Porch, Deck, Deck - Wood
- Exterior features: Porch, Deck, Deck - Wood, Screens, Fenced Yard, Fruit Trees, Garden
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Scenic View(s)
Lot
- Size: 9,500 sqft
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: M:1136 B:0023 L:0028,854073
- Zoning: S-6
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, Washer Hookup
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, Sidewalks
Location
- Region: Watertown
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/22/2025 | Sold | $1,450,000$535/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73354169 | ||
| 4/10/2025 | Contingent | $1,450,000$535/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73354169 | ||
| 4/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,450,000+126.6%$535/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73354169 | ||
| 10/18/2005 | Sold | $640,000+48%$236/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||
| 9/18/2002 | Sold | $432,500$160/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,861 +7.1% | $1,101,100 +7.3% |
| 2024 | $12,011 -6% | $1,026,600 +9.2% |
| 2023 | $12,771 +12.5% | $940,400 +9.7% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 02472
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Hosmer Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 7/10Watertown Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 5/10Watertown High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
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