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A New Hampshire feel on this hidden quarter acre spread with its very own separate Sauna Hut, mature
trees provide a wooded lot and grounds. Charming old fashioned grandmothers single family house in
the heart of Watertown! 4 equal-size bedroom with large closets. Two Bathrooms. Polished hardwood
floors, private off-street parking for at least two cars. Huge gardeners dream backyard decorated with
various types of trees, flowers, and plants-sunny, sunny! Features attic storage & tool shed. Breezy yard
slopes to the crest of a small hill. Located in the Watertown School district: near Hosmer, Watertown
Middle & Watertown High School. This home's setting offers a warm rural feel with its lush green grounds
and private/quiet yard w/ with easy access to main highways and roads. The street is full of large scale
substantial homes. Exceptional value. Quick access to public transportation, to Harvard Square, shops,
restaurants, the famous Diner is walking distance. Please check OH schedule.
Property Type Single Family Detached
Community The estate section of East
Watertown. The largest intact
single family victorian
neighborhod in area
MLS# 71698589
Style Farmhouse
County Middlesex
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Paul Araujo, The Clarendon Companies
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4
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2
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1,800

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$311 / Sq. Ft.
55 Franklin St
Watertown, MA 02472
Built: 1900 Lot Size: 9,910 Sq. Ft. Cumulative: 10 days On Redfin: 10 days Status: Active
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Property Details for 55 Franklin St, Watertown, MA 02472
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Interior Features
Exterior Features
Property / Lot Details
Parking / Garage, School / Neighborhood, Taxes / Assessments & Financing
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Has Master Bathroom
Basement Information
Has Basement
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 1
Heating & Cooling
Hot Water Baseboard Heating, Gas Heating
Window Air Conditioning
Water & Sewer Information
Water: City/Town Water
Sewer: City/Town Sewer
Building Information
Year Built Is Approximate
Year Built Source: Public Record
Slate Roof, Other Roof (See Remarks)
Concrete Block Foundation
Foundation Size: 30 x 30
Exterior Features
Color: Cream
Lot Information
# of Acres: 0.23
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 9,910
Wooded Lot
Parcel #: M:1019 B:0013 L:0000
Zoning: SC
Property Information
# of Rooms: 7
Sq. Ft.: 1800.00
Sq. Ft. Disclosures: living, dining, kitchen main
level, all bedrms on 2nd, full height attic to
convert, walk out basemt
Sq. Ft. Source: Public Record
Parking Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Off-Street Parking
School Information
Elementary School: Hosmer
Middle School: ALMOST 10K LOT
High School: Watertown High
0.21 mi $630,000 0.25 mi $529,900 0.25 mi $449,000 0.62 mi $599,000 0.78 mi $679,000
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Tax Information
Taxes: $5,953
Tax Year: 2013
Tax ID: 852919
Financial Terms
Assessments: $405,500
Location Information
Neighborhood: The estate section of East
Watertown. The largest intact single family
victorian neighborhod in area
Directions: Mt. Auburn opposite Oakley Country
Club. Off Street Parking (2) Very special quarter
acre wooded lot
Page: 311
Book: 26044
Listing Information
Listing Alert: No
Has Disclosures
Disclosures: Walk-out basement, tool shed.
Peaceful park like setting. Home shares side
easement to parking and out-buildings located
on this property. Dog kennel area, Garden shed
for tools, yard equipment, toy storage. Also, a full
size Sauna Hut (new). Showings start at 1st OH
Sunday 6/22/14 Noon to 2PM
Exclusions: Please see ALL attached documents
in the documents section of MLS. See Limited
Easement Disclosure.
Lender Owned: No
Short Sale Lender Approval Required: No
Buyer Broker Compensation (%): 2.5
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Date Event Price Appreciation Source
Jun 13, 2014 Listed (New) $559,000 MLS PIN #71698589
Feb 12, 1996 Sold (Public Records) $179,100 Public Records
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Basic Info
Beds 3
Baths 1.5
Floors 2
Year Built 1900
Year Renovated

Style Single Family Residential
Finished Sq. Ft. 1,800
Unfinished Sq. Ft. 911
Total Sq. Ft. 2,711
Lot Size 9,910
County Middlesex County APN M1019B0013L0000 County Data Refreshed Aug 9, 2013
Taxable Value
Land $265,100
Additions $140,400
Total $405,500
Taxes
(2013)
$5,953
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Public 6 to 8 0.95 mi
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Public K to 6 1.26 mi
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Public 5 to 8 1.34 mi
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Private 9 to 12
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Schools for 55 Franklin St
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Serving This Home Nearby Elementary Nearby Middle Nearby High
Perkins School For the Blind
Hosmer Elementary School
St. Stephen's Armenian Elementary School
James Russell Lowell
Underwood Elementary School
Perkins School For the Blind
Bigelow Middle School
Watertown Middle School
Mary Lyon K-8 School
Winthrop L Chenery Middle School
Watertown High School
Perkins School For the Blind
Waldorf High School

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Private 9 to 12 1.58 mi
$559,000 6.5
$324 32.1%
100.8% 26
2
Beds
2
Baths
~1,500
Sq. Ft.
4
Beds
2
Baths
~1,750
Sq. Ft.
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Median House Values
Location List Price $ / Sq. Ft. Sale / List
East Watertown $632,450 $310
Watertown Square $630,000 $311
02472 $559,000 $324 100.8%
Watertown $559,000 $324 100.8%
Middlesex County $508,998 $258 99.7%
Houses: $/Sq. Ft. in 02472
Neighborhood Info for 55 Franklin St
Trinity Catholic High School
Mesivta High School of Greater
Map data 2014 Google
Median List Price Avg. # Offers
Median $ / Sq. Ft. Avg. Down Payment
Median Sale / List # Sold Homes
$400k to $425k
gave up the mortgage contingency and capped the
inspection repairs to 2000

$450k to $475k
This was my client's first ever offer. There were 11 offers in
on this place, but they were a bit hesitant to go in strong for
their first ever offer.

About CMAs
Average: $355/Sq. Ft. This home at $355/Sq. Ft.: $640K Range: $449K - $925K
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