Home Homes for Sale 138 Forest St, Watertown MA 02472
$750,000
$575/sqft · Watertown, MA
3Beds
1.5Baths
1,304Sqft
0.11 acresLot Size
138 Forest St, Watertown MA 02472
Active Listed 1 day ago
Single Family Residence Built in 1920 0.11 Acre Lot 2 Parking Spaces

What's Special

Single Family ResidenceBuilt in 19201 Fireplace2 Parking Spaces

Great opportunity to own this 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home perfectly situated in a desirable central Watertown neighborhood. Offering a traditional layout, generous outdoor space, and plenty of potential, this property is an ideal opportunity to make it your own and create the home you’ve been looking for. The 1st floor features a welcoming living room w/ a fireplace and hardwood floors, along w/ a spacious dining room w/ hardwood flooring that flows naturally into the kitchen. An additional office provides flexible space for working from home, a study, or a playroom, while a convenient half bath completes the 1st floor. Upstairs, you’ll find 3 bright corner bedrooms, each offering good natural light, along w/ a full bathroom. The lower level provides excellent potential for additional finished living space and includes a walkout to the large backyard, offering plenty of room for outdoor entertaining, gardening, play, or simply enjoying the space. The location is hard to beat just around the corner from the newly renovated Lowell Elementary School and minutes from Watertown’s new net-zero high school. Enjoy easy access to Waverley Square and the commuter rail, Arsenal Yards, Watertown Square, Cambridge, and Boston, w/ convenient access to major transportation routes. A wonderful opportunity to put your own stamp on a home in a highly desirable Watertown location.

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Property Details

Core Details

Property TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1920
Architectural StyleColonial
Parcel NumberM:0345 B:0004 L:0132,848404
ZoningT
MLS #73583476

Space & Sizing

Living Area1,304 sqft
Above Grade1,304 sqft
Total Rooms8
Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1.5
Lot Size0.11 acres

Room Dimensions

Bathroom120 sqft · First
Bathroom249 sqft · Second
Bedroom2117 sqft · Second
Bedroom399 sqft · Second
Dining Room132 sqft · First
Kitchen143 sqft · First
Living Room187 sqft · First
Master BathroomNo
Master Bedroom132 sqft · Second
Office36 sqft · First

Features & Systems

Parking2 Parking Spaces
Open Parking2
Cooling1 Zone
Heating1 Zone
Fireplaces1
FoundationConcrete Perimeter
RoofShingle
CoolingCentral Air
ElectricCircuit Breakers
HeatingOil, Steam
SewerPublic Sewer
Water SourcePublic

Features & Amenities

1 Fireplace
Appliances
Dishwasher Dryer Range Refrigerator Washer
Community Features
Bike Path Conservation Area Park Public Transportation Walk/Jog Trails
Exterior Features
Porch - Enclosed
Fencing
Fenced/Enclosed
Fireplace Features
Living Room
Flooring
Flooring - Hardwood Laminate
Interior Features
Home Office Mud Room
Laundry Features
In Basement
Lead Paint
Unknown
Parking Features
Off Street Paved
Patio And Porch Features
Porch - Enclosed

Additional Information

Disclosures: As-Is sale. House is zoned T (2 family). Plot plan attached shows 5, 000 sq ft lot but public record states 4, 991 sq ft. Buyer to do all due diligence. Seller needs time to vacate. Listing states 2 parking spaces assuming the handicap ramp is removed to expose entire driveway.

Directions: Palfrey to Forest St.

Financial Details

Annual Taxes$9,016 (2026)
Assessed Value$739,000
Tax Book Number42164
Listed on Sep 28, 2026 Updated Sep 29, 2026 10:13 PM Middlesex County

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Colonial Realty Associates
(617) 977-6025
MLS #73583476

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