NOT LISTED FOR SALE

20 Palfrey St Watertown, MA 02472

Estimated Value: $934,000 - $1,021,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,100 Sq Ft
$467/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 30, 2022

Last sale price $825,000 $393 Per Sq Ft

Est. 19% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,384/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Marina
  • Medical Services
  • Wood Flooring
  • Golf Course Community
  • Property is near public transit
  • Community Pool

About This Home

As of March 2022

Welcome! This historic and charming 3 bedroom, 2 full bath home is located in the heart of Watertown. This stand alone condo has the best of both old and new. This is a single free standing unit with three floors of living, a full basement, and has been completely modernized and well maintained. On the first floor, a chef's gallery kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances, large living and dining room that are bright and airy with hardwood floors. Second floor has three bedrooms, with custom closets and also a bonus office room. The third floor is a massive great room. This space is perfect to use as a family room, home office or other flexible space. This location is ideally located with easy access to Harvard Square, Cambridge and Arsenal Yards. Steps to express bus to Downtown, Mass Pike, Storrow and Memorial Drive. Walk to a wealth of restaurants, cafes, ice cream shops and Charles River bike path. Pets welcome! Come enjoy coffee on farmers porch.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John Lawn

J. Lawn Realty Group Listed on: 02/17/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

John Lawn

J. Lawn Realty Group Listed on: 02/17/2022

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,100

Year Built

  • Built in 1850

Lot Details

  • Near Conservation Area
  • Property is zoned HIST

HOA Fees

  • $220 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Frame Construction
  • Slate Roof
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 2,100 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Insulated Windows
  • Home Office

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Pine Flooring
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Parking Spaces
  • Tandem Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • 2 Cooling Zones
  • 3 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Baseboard Heating
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:1009 B:0016 L:0020A,4536572

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include insurance, road maintenance, snow removal

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops
  • Coin Laundry

Recreation

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,100

Year Built

Built in 1850

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$220 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1850
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Entry Level: 20
  • Transaction Broker: 0
  • Transaction Broker Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Actual,Certified Historic
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Hardwood, Pine, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Home Office
  • Entry Location: Unit Placement(Street)
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Dishwasher,Disposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Oven, Utility Connections for Gas Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 80
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 182
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 169
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 224
  • Room Family Room Level: Third
  • Room Family Room Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Room Family Room Area: 651
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Kitchen Area: 144
  • Laundry Features: In Building
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Area: 196
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Office Level: Second
  • Room Office Area: 49
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Living Area: 2100
  • Stories Total: 3
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • MAIN LO: AN1141
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 361.43
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 392.86
  • MAIN SO: AN1141

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Frame, Stone
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Roof: Slate
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Tandem
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 3
  • COOLING ZONES: 2

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 220
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association YN: Yes
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • UNIT BUILDING: 20
  • MANAGEMENT: Owner Association
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Insurance, Road Maintenance, Snow Removal

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:1009 B:0016 L:0020A,4536572
  • Zoning: HIST
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 558
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Private

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7100
  • Tax Book Number: 62666

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 5

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed Hoyt Shawn S $25,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/30/2022 03/30/22 Sold $825,000 +8.7% $393 / Sq Ft
02/17/2022 02/17/22 For Sale $759,000 +43.2% $361 / Sq Ft
09/20/2013 09/20/13 Sold $530,000 -1.7% $250 / Sq Ft
08/16/2013 08/16/13 Pending -- -- --
07/12/2013 07/12/13 Price Changed $539,000 -1.8% $254 / Sq Ft
06/10/2013 06/10/13 Price Changed $549,000 -1.8% $259 / Sq Ft
06/01/2013 06/01/13 Price Changed $559,000 -3.5% $264 / Sq Ft
05/14/2013 05/14/13 Price Changed $579,000 -3.3% $273 / Sq Ft
04/10/2013 04/10/13 For Sale $599,000 -- $283 / 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 $9,901 $847,700 $0 $847,700
2024 $9,348 $799,000 $0 $799,000
2023 $10,451 $769,600 $0 $769,600
2022 $9,378 $707,800 $0 $707,800
2021 $8,396 $685,400 $0 $685,400
2020 $8,321 $685,400 $0 $685,400
2019 $7,853 $609,700 $0 $609,700
2018 $7,837 $581,800 $0 $581,800
2017 $7,751 $558,000 $0 $558,000
2016 $7,111 $519,800 $0 $519,800
2015 $7,455 $496,000 $0 $496,000
2014 $7,134 $476,900 $0 $476,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72943798

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: WATE-1009 16 0