138 Forest St Watertown, MA 02472
West Watertown NeighborhoodEstimated payment $5,018/month
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,304
Sq Ft
$575
Price per Sq Ft
Highlights
- Colonial Architecture
- Wood Flooring
- No HOA
- Property is near public transit
- Mud Room
- Home Office
About This Home
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.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $9,016
Year Built
- Built in 1920
Lot Details
- 4,991 Sq Ft Lot
- Fenced
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Shingle Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 1,304 Sq Ft Home
- Mud Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Home Office
Kitchen
- Range
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Wall to Wall Carpet
- Laminate
- Ceramic Tile
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- Primary bedroom located on second floor
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Unfinished Basement
- Walk-Out Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Laundry in Basement
Parking
- 2 Car Parking Spaces
- Paved Parking
- 2 Open Parking Spaces
- Off-Street Parking
Schools
- Lowell Elementary School
- WMS Middle School
- WHS High School
Utilities
- Central Air
- 1 Cooling Zone
- 1 Heating Zone
- Heating System Uses Oil
- Heating System Uses Steam
Additional Features
- Enclosed Patio or Porch
- Property is near public transit
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number M:0345 B:0004 L:0132,848404
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
- Near Conservation Area
Recreation
- Park
- Jogging Path
- Bike Trail
Map
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Home Values in the Area
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Tax History
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| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,503 | $728,000 | $468,700 | $259,300 |
| 2024 | $7,775 | $664,500 | $441,700 | $222,800 |
| 2023 | $8,551 | $629,700 | $427,400 | $202,300 |
| 2022 | $7,697 | $580,900 | $384,700 | $196,200 |
| 2021 | $7,029 | $573,800 | $377,600 | $196,200 |
| 2020 | $6,792 | $559,500 | $363,300 | $196,200 |
| 2019 | $6,430 | $499,200 | $349,100 | $150,100 |
| 2018 | $5,915 | $439,100 | $309,900 | $129,200 |
| 2017 | $6,099 | $439,100 | $309,900 | $129,200 |
| 2016 | $5,409 | $395,400 | $277,800 | $117,600 |
| 2015 | $5,729 | $381,200 | $263,600 | $117,600 |
| 2014 | $5,703 | $381,200 | $263,600 | $117,600 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/28/2026 09/28/26 | For Sale | $750,000 | -- | $575 / Sq Ft |
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
Purchase History
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| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | -- | -- | |
| Deed | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $772,500 | Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage |
Source: Public Records
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