Rare East Watertown cottage with south-facing front porch, fenced yard, and gardens. Nestled at the end of a private way, yet just steps to the 71 bus and the shops and conveniences of Coolidge Square, this charming two-bedroom features an expanded open living/dining room with wood-burning stove and built-in shelving. The kitchen offers white cabinetry, granite counters, a gas stove, and shelved pantry. Completing the main living level are a tiled full bath and laundry closet. Upstairs, there is another tiled full bath, the primary bedroom with two closets, and a second bedroom. There are oak floors throughout, recessed lighting, central air conditioning, and solar panels. The unfinished basement has both a bulkhead and interior access, and the flexible-use paved area can accommodate up to four cars or serve as a patio or play space. A sweet retreat within easy reach of Arsenal Yards, Harvard Square, and all that East Watertown has to offer.

Property Details

GROSS LIVING AREA

• 1,294 +/- square feet measured; the Assessor’s report indicates a living area of 1,137sf, which does not include the living/dining room expansion

LOT SIZE

• 3,789 square feet according to public record 

ROOMS

• 5 rooms / 2 bedrooms / 2 full bathrooms
• 1st floor: living room, dining room, kitchen, and full bath with laundry
• 2nd floor: primary bedroom, second bedroom, hallway bath with tub/shower

SYSTEMS

• Forced hot air by gas with central air conditioning; furnace and condenser pre-date the sellers’ 2009 purchase
• Nest thermostat
• Hot water heater fueled by gas (2018)
• Circuit breakers

SOLAR PANELS

• 5.6kW system installed in 2016 with 25-year warranty
• Owned by sellers, will transfer ownership to buyers
• Since installation, the system has generated 44,000 kWh of electricity
• Over the past 5 years, monthly production has ranged between 128 and 764 kWh
• The system owner receives SREC credits for solar generation, typically about $1,150 to $1,450 per year

EXTERIOR & WINDOWS 

• Aluminum and vinyl siding
• Asphalt shingled roof predates sellers’ purchase in 2009
• Vinyl replacement windows predate the sellers’ ownership
• Fieldstone and brick foundation

LAUNDRY

• Full-sized washer and dryer in main level bathroom closet will remain with the property

STORAGE

• Unfinished basement with interior and bulkhead access

PARKING

• The paved driveway area accommodates 4 cars (side-by-side tandem)

OUTDOOR SPACE

• Wide front porch
• Side lawn and garden areas

YEAR BUILT

• Built 1896 according to public record

PROPERTY TAXES

• FY2025 assessed value $710,400

• FY2025 taxes with residential exemption $4,681

More Information:

Robin Kelly, Realtor®

Team Principal | ABR | MBA

The TEAM - Real Estate Advisors

C: 617.852.3776

[email protected]

1000 Massachusetts Avenue

Cambridge, MA 02138