28 Appleton St, Watertown, MA 02472
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FOR SALE

$1,299,000

Original price: $1,350,000
  • 6 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2,889 sqft

28 Appleton St, Watertown, MA 02472

Est. Mortgage $8,110/mo*
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Home Highlights

Multi-Family
Built in 1910
$450/sqft
3 Open Spaces

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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About this House

Exceptional opportunity to own this spacious 13-room, 6-bedroom, 2-bath multi-family home on a prominent corner lot in desirable East Watertown. Offering the perfect blend of size, location, and future potential, this classic property is filled w/ character, featuring a welcoming farmer's porch, high ceilings, oversized rooms, in-lead windows, and abundant natural light. The 1st floor unit offers 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, hardwood floors, generous living/dining area, and a convenient pantry. The upper unit spans 2 levels w/ 4 bedrooms, 1 bath, expansive living space, and endless possibilities for customization. The grounds are well manicured w/ mature plantings, paver walkway, patio, stone retaining wall, and 3 car wide paver driveway. Ideal for owner-occupants, investors, multi-generational living. Conveniently located steps from Coolidge Square, restaurants, shopping, parks, and public transit, w/ easy access to Arsenal Yards, Cambridge, Boston. A rare opportunity in a great neighborhood.
Last check for updates: 1 day ago
Listing courtesy of Bob Airasian, (617) 515-1560
Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont, (617) 484-5300
Source: MLS PIN, MLS#73549206
Also Listed on MLS PIN.

Home Details for 28 Appleton St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full,UnfinishedNumber of Rooms: 13
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 6Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2889 Square Feet
Fireplace & Spa
No FireplaceNo Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Number of Stories: 3

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShinglePatio / Porch: Porch, PatioFoundation: Stone
Parking & Garage
Open Parking Spaces: 3No GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 3Parking: Paved Drive,Off Street
Frontage
Road Frontage: PublicNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 2889

Days on Market

Days on Market: 69

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1910
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Residential IncomeProperty Subtype: 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Building
Does Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: M:1137 B:0029 L:0005, 854115

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,299,000Price Per Sqft: $450

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Location

Direction & Address
City: Watertown
School Information
Elementary School: HosmerJr High / Middle School: WmsHigh School: Whs

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 73549206

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2889 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, House of Worship, Private School, Public SchoolNot Senior Community

Lot Information

Lot Area: 4518 sqft

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 73549206Above Grade Unfinished Area: 2889

Additional Information

Public TransportationShoppingParkMedical FacilityLaundromatBike PathHouse of WorshipPrivate SchoolPublic School

Around this home

What Locals Say about Watertown

At least 398 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 91 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 88 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 81 % Say parking is easy

  • 77 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 76 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 74 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 69 % Say car is needed

  • 69 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 65 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 61 % Say kids play outside

  • 59 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 56 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 56 % Say it's quiet

  • 49 % Say there's wildlife

  • 46 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 29 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Joetacheck
    "Everyone is in bed by 9pm. It’s eerily quiet at night. I hardly ever see my neighbors. Not even the ones that live in my apartment. "
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  • Tirson.pena
    "Watertown is a good town to live in , very safe and clean a friendly community. There a lot of activities and events that happen every year "
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  • Trisha Timpug
    "I’ve lived in Watertown for four years on and off. I absolutely love it! The neighborhood is clean, friendly, and safe. Lots of hidden gems in the neighborhood for restaurants. The biking trail is perfect for my dogs. Watertown will always have a special place in my heart."
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  • Maryam Akbari
    "I live in this area for more than 20 years and I am and my family safe, and Watertown is Multicultural and the all restaurants from different culture are here, you can meet people from all unique backgrounds and cultures, these are all the reasons "
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    "It’s a beautiful area full of seasonal activities and nice people. I love all the businesses and eateries. "
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    "Lots of local shops, arsenal yards is a nice area to go and the paths along the river are nice spaces to visit. "
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  • Mike S
    "We live near great walking paths so it’s convenient for dog owners. There are no dog parks in this neighborhood. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I hardly have a hall mile to drive to work and most days it takes 15-20 minutes. Most days I could walk quicker, but I’m super lazy so I don’t."
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  • Trulia User
    "there are a lot of parks and a couple dog parks nearby. there are also lots of rabbits to chase. there's great night life for dogs and plenty of options for coffee. lots of good workspaces for dogs that telecommute "
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  • Trulia User
    "I don't have a dog but there are large yards and lots of parks for dog walkers. and bunnies which i think dogs probably like"
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  • Alicia B.
    "plenty of parks and sidewalks to walkand play with your dog. plenty of other dogs in the neighborhood and people are friendly with your dogs"
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  • Donna C.
    "Sense of community and safety old town feel I’m most neighborhoods, small businesses still airing the area "
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  • Michelle D.
    "I’ve grown up here and love it. Easy proximity to the city but with kore space! Lots of families and dogs!"
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  • Kenia M.
    "Loved this place, looking for apartment, quiet city, lovely peoples, just love and live here for many years "
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  • Alicia B.
    "lots of dogs, common areas and walking paths. many dog owners in the neighborhood who pick up after their dogs"
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  • Annette
    "This neighborhood is great. We watch out for each other like a little family. Everyone is super friendly and easy to talk to. "
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  • Taylorcassamas F.
    "nice parks getting to be a little crowded. sleepy little town turning into Cambridge. increase in local traffic as results."
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  • Alia B.
    "Great community. Safe area for families and children. Many public transportation routes including express busses to boston."
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  • Annetta J. W.
    "I've lived in this neighborhood for a handful of months, it's quiet, and people are kind. We feel safe, people have been helpful as well as kind. "
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  • Natalia
    "Neighbors helping each other with snow removal. People are respectful and quiet for the most part. A lot of people walking their dogs or out with their kids....great place to live!"
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  • Aliza P.
    "It’s great, tons of nice and friendly people! Good schools. I think it’s perfect for a new family. There are places to show within half mile, walking distance."
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  • Tina P.
    "Love the feel of the neighborhood. Close to Boston. Also close to plenty of stores and restaurants and shops, but far enough away from downtown to still have a neighborhood feel. very safe feel. definitely love all of the older homes"
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  • Ilana Z.
    "easy access to downtown Boston and other parts of the city and surrounding areas. weekend buses can be scarce sometimes so plan ahead."
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  • AnaH
    "It’s a great place to live , family environment, clean neighborhood and several parks and good restaurants around. "
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  • Joe E.
    "Springer and summer time events like fairs and things like that on the Weekends are very attractive. I used to live on Arlington street Watertown where there are many things to do: go to gym, ride a bike, playing soccer, walk around the park, and many other things. "
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  • Monica
    "Lots of public transit and family friendly. There are many young families which make this a good place to raise young children. "
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  • Paul p.
    "The dog park , dogs walking around the neighborhood with out being leashed not going out too when it can jump the gates Or the fences themselves m going after other dogs or other people in the neighborhood "
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  • Flomostudio
    "Beautiful homes. Great stores. Cafes and bakeries. Quiet, safe, perfect and close to Harvard square and T line "
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  • Katie B.
    "Greek festival every summer, Armenian festival, all the food festivals are great and highlight all this great neighborhood has to offer "
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  • Yudith0214
    "my neighborhood has very good access to public transportation is a very nice, clean and quite and very good for you to walk your dog, friendly neighbors."
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  • David S.
    "East watertown is centrally located between two bus lines, easy to get to Harvard, lots of shopping, parks, and good family neighborhood "
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Market trends in Watertown

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$770K
$3KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
—
Price per sq ft
$526
$10MoM
Available listings
59
7MoM

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.27M
Since last month
Decreased$41K (-3.1%)
Since last year
Increased$99K (+8.4%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +66% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$1.27M
August 2026$1.31M
July 2026$1.35M
June 2026$1.23M
May 2026$1.23M
April 2026$1.23M
March 2026$1.2M
February 2026$1.16M
January 2026$1.15M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

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Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
9 Appleton St #9, Watertown, MA 02472
0.02
-
4
2
2,060
Off Market
1-3-15 Appleton St, Watertown, MA 02472
0.02
-
6
2.5
2,851
Off Market
27 Appleton St, Watertown, MA 02472
0.03
$1,281,200
5
3.5
2,738
Off Market
6 Appleton St #2, Watertown, MA 02472
0.05
$1,040,000
5
2.5
2,617
Recently Sold
7 Appleton St, Watertown, MA 02472
0.05
$736,100
2
1.5
1,109
Off Market
39 Upland Rd, Watertown, MA 02472
0.06
$1,751,600
3
3
2,934
Off Market
1 Clayton St #1, Watertown, MA 02472
0.06
$530,000
2
1
953
Recently Sold
52 Hillside Rd, Watertown, MA 02472
0.06
$1,462,300
4
2.5
2,710
Off Market
34 Irma Ave, Watertown, MA 02472
0.08
$1,349,000
6
3
3,643
For Sale
18 Upland Rd #1, Cambridge, MA 02140
0.09
$570,000
1
1
541
Recently Sold
28 Hillside Rd #28, Watertown, MA 02472
0.08
$938,100
3
2.5
1,476
Off Market

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 9, 2026
Source: MLS PIN #73549206
PriceChange
$1,299,000
Price decreased by 4%
Jul 14, 2026
Source: MLS PIN #73549206
Listed For Sale
$1,350,000

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Bob Airasian, Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont, (617) 484-5300
Agent Phone: (617) 515-1560
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Frequently asked questions about 28 Appleton St

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 28 Appleton St?
    Based on a $1,299,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 28 Appleton St in Watertown, MA is approximately $8,252 (about $7,084 principal & interest, $1,093 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 28 Appleton St compare to homes in Watertown?
    28 Appleton St in Watertown, MA is listed at $1,299,000, about 69% above the $770K median sale price in Watertown.
  • What do residents say about Watertown?
    Residents describe Watertown, MA as pedestrian-friendly, dog-friendly, and easy to park in. See homes for sale in Watertown, MA.
  • What are the closest schools to 28 Appleton St?
    The closest schools to 28 Appleton St in Watertown, MA are Hosmer Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 7/10), Watertown High School (rated 6/10), Watertown Middle School (rated 7/10).
  • Does 28 Appleton St have parking?
    Yes, 28 Appleton St in Watertown, MA has on-site parking.
28 Appleton St, Watertown, MA 02472 is a 6 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,889 sqft multi-family built in 1910. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by MLS PIN on Jul 14, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 73549206.