$855,900
OPEN THU 11:30AM - 1PM

70 Waltham St Watertown, MA 02472

Estimated payment $5,411/month

Total Views 684
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,808 Sq Ft
$473 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Popular Property
  • Golf Course Community
  • Property is near public transit
  • Marina
  • Medical Services
  • 2-minute walk to Bemis Park

About This Home

Amazing 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath single family home perched on a gorgeous landscaped lot that has been meticulously maintained by the same owner for over 60 years! Perfectly situated in between Watertown Sq and Newton Corner with a large yard and ample driveway parking. The first floor is neat and clean with a bright eat in kitchen, living room, 1 bedroom, 1 full bath and first floor laundry. The spacious second floor is full of natural light that includes 3 bedrooms and primary half bath. All the big ticket items have been done for you, she's looking for her new owner w/ fresh renovation imagination to bring her back to her shiny self. The potential opportunities are endless w/ space for potential expansion that could be large enough for an ADU! The perfect commuter location just blocks away from the Express Bus, Mass Pike, The Charles River, restaurants, parks, playgrounds, and more. Minutes to Cambridge, Boston, Arsenal Yards, and Brighton Landing. This home awaits its next chapter!

Listing Agent

Ann DiMascio

Lamacchia Realty, Inc. Listed on: 08/08/2025

Lamacchia Realty, Inc.

Open House Schedule

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,693

Year Built

  • Built in 1910

Lot Details

  • 6,772 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced Yard
  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Cleared Lot

Home Design

  • Garrison Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Insulated Windows
  • Laundry on main level
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor

Unfinished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Block Basement Construction

Parking

  • 3 Car Parking Spaces
  • Tandem Parking
  • Driveway
  • Paved Parking
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Deck
  • Enclosed patio or porch
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • WHS High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 2 Cooling Zones
  • 2 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 0007 / 0009
  • Assessor Parcel Number 847757

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bemis Subdivision

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops
  • Coin Laundry

Recreation

  • Marina
  • Golf Course Community
  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,693

Year Built

Built in 1910

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Garrison
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Subdivision Name: Bemis
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Special Features: 4353

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Walk-up Attic
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.5
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Basement
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Laundry Features: First Floor
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete, Unfinished
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1808
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 544
  • Living Area: 1808
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • MAIN LO: AN2314
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 473.4
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 473.4
  • Insulation: Unknown

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Covered Patio/Deck, Rain Gutters, Fenced Yard
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Covered
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Oil
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 2
  • COOLING ZONES: 2

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 847757
  • Zoning: res
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Cleared, Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.16
  • Lot Size Area: 0.16
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6772
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 0

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 8693
  • Tax Block: 0009
  • Tax Book Number: 0
  • Tax Lot: 0007
  • Tax Map Number: 0221

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

MLS Schools

  • High School: Whs

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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 $8,693 $744,300 $388,100 $356,200
2024 $7,961 $680,400 $365,100 $315,300
2023 $8,732 $643,000 $358,100 $284,900
2022 $8,309 $627,100 $351,100 $276,000
2021 $7,338 $599,000 $323,000 $276,000
2020 $7,187 $592,000 $316,000 $276,000
2019 $6,636 $515,200 $294,900 $220,300
2018 $6,334 $470,200 $280,900 $189,300
2017 $6,042 $435,000 $245,700 $189,300
2016 $5,707 $417,200 $245,700 $171,500
2015 $5,860 $389,900 $218,400 $171,500
2014 $5,833 $389,900 $218,400 $171,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/08/2025 08/08/25 For Sale $855,900 -- $473 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $350,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $6,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73415471

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: WATE-000221-000009-000007