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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

    DateEventPrice
    5/22/2025Sold$1,450,000$535/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73354169
    4/10/2025Contingent$1,450,000$535/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73354169
    4/3/2025Listed for sale$1,450,000+126.6%$535/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73354169
    10/18/2005Sold$640,000+48%$236/sqft
    Source: Public Record
    9/18/2002Sold$432,500$160/sqft
    Source: Public Record

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax 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

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