NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $2,073,000 - $2,542,000

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,804 Sq Ft
$631/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 16, 2022

Last sale price $2,400,000 $631 Per Sq Ft

Current estimated payment $14,820/month

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Marina
  • Medical Services
  • Open Floorplan
  • Golf Course Community
  • 0.36 Acre Lot
  • Custom Closet System

About This Home

As of August 2022

Offered for the 1st time in 33 years, welcome to 2 Brigham Street: a Victorian home with luxuriant gardens on an expansive .36 acre corner lot minutes from Harvard Square & Boston. In 1893 renowned architect Charles Brigham designed this home in a quiet garden community--a tradition that carries on today. The main living areas maximize the glorious light of southern exposures & breathtaking garden views. The grounds expertly cultivated by a 25-year editor of Horticulture Magazine to create private, dynamic landscapes through all seasons. A covered porch & stone terrace provide 755SF of outdoor living area. Cozy, refinished LL family room w/B-DRY system. The sunny, spacious kitchen features a Viking range & SubZero refrigerator. 5 beautiful bedrooms with large windows including 2 options for primary suites w/ full baths. A treasured neighborhood located near BBN, Shady Hill, Harvard, Arsenal Yards innovation hub, in the cultural & intellectual vibrancy of Watertown.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sarah Reddick Shimoff

Compass Listed on: 06/20/2022

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Last Buyer's Agent

Eve Dougherty

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,739

Year Built

  • Built in 1893 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 0.36 Acre Lot
  • Near Conservation Area
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Fruit Trees
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned S-10

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Slate Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 3,804 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wainscoting
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Light Fixtures
  • Bay Window
  • Picture Window
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Attic Access Panel
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Parquet
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Concrete
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Custom Closet System
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Laundry in Bathroom
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump

Outdoor Features

  • Bulkhead
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Rain Gutters
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Hosmer Elementary School
  • Watertown Middle School
  • Watertown High School

Utilities

  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • 4 Cooling Zones
  • 3 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:1106 B:0010D L:0000,853436

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Brigham Subdivision

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Marina
  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool
  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,739

Year Built

Built in 1893 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Victorian
  • Year Built: 1893
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Subdivision Name: Brigham
  • Transaction Broker Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Renovated Since,Unknown/Mixed
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Concrete, Hardwood, Parquet
  • Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Appliances: Range,Dishwasher,Disposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Gas Oven, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Third
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Window(s) - Picture, Attic Access, High Speed Internet Hookup, Remodeled
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Bedroom5 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom5 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Lighting - Overhead
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Hardwood, High Speed Internet Hookup
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Third
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Wainscoting
  • Room Dining Room Level: Main
  • Room Family Room Level: Basement
  • Room Family Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
  • Room Kitchen Level: Main
  • Room Kitchen Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Hardwood, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, High Speed Internet Hookup, Recessed Lighting, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove
  • Laundry Features: Bathroom - Half, Main Level, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor
  • Room Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Living Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Exterior Access, High Speed Internet Hookup, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
  • Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Sump Pump
  • Living Area: 3804
  • MAIN LO: AN2383
  • MAIN SO: AN2383

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fruit Trees, Garden
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Roof: Slate
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage YN: No
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: Ductless
  • Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas, Ductless
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 3
  • COOLING ZONES: 4

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:1106 B:0010D L:0000,853436
  • Zoning: S-10
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.36
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 15516
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Annual Amount: 16739

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: Yes

MLS Schools

  • High School: Watertown Hs
  • Elementary School: Hosmer
  • Middle Or Junior School: Watertown Ms

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 21, 2012
Sold by
Cooper Thomas C and Bateson Emily M
Bought by
Bateson Emily M and Bateson Emily M
Current Estimated Value
$2,399,863

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 30, 1989
Sold by
Lie Henry W
Bought by
Cooper Thomas C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$187,600
Interest Rate
9.7%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Bateson Emily M -- --
Cooper Thomas C -- --
Bateson Emily M -- --
Bateson Emily M -- --
Cooper Thomas C $470,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Cooper Thomas C $237,000
Previous Owner Cooper Thomas C $214,600
Previous Owner Cooper Thomas C $187,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/16/2022 08/16/22 Sold $2,400,000 0.0% $631 / Sq Ft
07/01/2022 07/01/22 Pending -- -- --
06/20/2022 06/20/22 For Sale $2,400,000 -- $631 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

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 $27,112 $2,321,200 $860,600 $1,460,600
2024 $24,469 $2,091,400 $834,300 $1,257,100
2023 $17,955 $1,322,200 $680,800 $641,400
2022 $16,739 $1,263,300 $621,900 $641,400
2021 $14,318 $1,168,800 $527,400 $641,400
2020 $13,672 $1,126,200 $511,600 $614,600
2019 $13,158 $1,021,600 $488,000 $533,600
2018 $13,086 $971,500 $488,000 $483,500
2017 $12,947 $932,100 $448,600 $483,500
2016 $12,751 $932,100 $448,600 $483,500
2015 $13,608 $905,400 $417,100 $488,300
2014 $13,545 $905,400 $417,100 $488,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73000620

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: WATE-001106-000010D