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.
Sold for $830,000 on 10/17/25
$830,000
78 Chestnut St, Watertown, MA 02472
4beds
1,551sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
5,488 Square Feet Lot
$833,700 Zestimate®
$535/sqft
$4,085 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 21, 2025 at 05:51am
Listed by:
Heather Murphy & Team,
Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
Bought with:
Anne Fantasia
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73429580
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 176
- Dimensions: 16 x 11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Level: Second
- Area: 90
- Dimensions: 10 x 9
Bedroom 3
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 165
- Dimensions: 15 x 11
Primary bathroom
- Features: No
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Lighting - Pendant
- Level: First
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Vinyl, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: First
- Area: 234
- Dimensions: 18 x 13
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Level: First
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13 x 12
Heating
- Forced Air, Oil
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Laundry: Main Level, First Floor
Features
- Lighting - Overhead, Closet, Bathroom - Full, Accessory Apt., Bedroom, Bathroom
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Vinyl
- Basement: Partial,Interior Entry,Bulkhead,Concrete
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,551
- Total interior livable area: 1,551 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,551
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch - Enclosed
- Exterior features: Porch - Enclosed
Lot
- Size: 5,488 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: M:0208 B:0005E L:0000,847613
- Zoning: T
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Block, Stone
Condition
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Location
- Region: Watertown
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Estimated market value
$833,700