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$1,999,900
149-153 Palfrey Street, Watertown MA 02472
2 units · 7 bd · 6 ba · 5,410 sqft · $999,950/unit
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PACKAGE SALE ONLY: 149 and 153 Palfrey Street are offered together for $1,999,900 and will not be sold separately.A rare opportunity to acquire two adjacent, family-held properties offering a compelling combination of private single-family living, established rental income and meaningful value-add potential.Originally purchased by the same family in 1958, the property was later subdivided, and the single-family residence at 149 Palfrey Street was constructed in 1963. Both properties have remained in the same family for nearly seven decades and are now being offered as one coordinated package.149 Palfrey Street is a well-maintained three-bedroom ranch featuring a fireplaced living room, dining room, den, eat-in kitchen, hardwood floors, central air and an attached garage. The substantial lower level offers a recreation room with a second fireplace, half bath, laundry and utility areas, workshop space and abundant storage. With approximately 2,500 square feet of living space across two levels, the home is comfortable and move-in ready while offering an opportunity to modernize over time.Next door, 153 Palfrey Street is an established four-unit property with approximately 3,000 square feet of living space. Units 2, 3 and 4 are occupied by tenants at will, providing immediate rental income. Unit 1 is vacant and requires renovation, creating an opportunity to improve the space, establish a new market rent and increase the property’s overall income potential. Unit 4 has been recently updated.Tenants are at will. Seller can delivery with the existing tenancies in place or vacant with required notice. No specific vacancy date is represented. An investor may preserve the current income while completing due diligence, planning improvements, obtaining estimates and arranging financing.For an owner-occupant, this package offers the privacy of a detached single-family home with income from four neighboring apartments—without sharing walls with tenants. For an investor, it presents five residences across two adjacent parcels, existing cash flow and immediate value-add potential.Two buildings. Five residences. Nearly seven decades of family ownership. One remarkable Watertown opportunity. Cross-reference companion MLS Listing IDs 73573985 and 73573993.

Property details

Units2
Living area5,410 sqft
Lot size15,635 sqft
Year built1880
Price / sqft$370
CountyMiddlesex
MLS #73573995

Listing status

Days on market0 days
Listed onSeptember 9, 2026

Taxes & financials

Annual property tax$26,566
Tax year2026
Assessed value$2,177,500
ZoningS-6
Gross income (actual)$63,540/yr
Net operating income (actual)$63,540/yr
Total actual rent$5,295/mo

Building & lot

Stories4
Total rooms16
Lot size0.36 acres
Garage spaces1
Parking spaces9
ParkingPaved Drive, Shared Driveway, Off Street, Assigned
BasementFull, Partial, Finished, Interior Entry, Garage Access, Unfinished
FoundationConcrete Perimeter, Block, Brick/Mortar
RoofShingle, Rubber
ConstructionFrame, Brick, Stone, Block
FlooringTile, Vinyl, Concrete, Varies, Hardwood, Wood

Utilities & systems

HeatingHot Water, Oil, Baseboard, Steam
CoolingCentral Air, Window Unit(s)
SewerPublic Sewer
WaterPublic
Utilitiesfor Gas Range, for Electric Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Varies per Unit
AppliancesRange, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Freezer, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Location

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Questions & answers

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How many units does 149-153 Palfrey Street, Watertown MA 02472 have?

It is a 2-unit multi-family property with 5,410 sqft of living area, built in 1880.

How long has 149-153 Palfrey Street, Watertown MA 02472 been on the market?

149-153 Palfrey Street, Watertown MA 02472 has been listed for 0 days (since September 9, 2026).

What is the price per unit?

At a list price of $1,999,900 across 2 units, that works out to roughly $999,950 per unit.

What are the property taxes on 149-153 Palfrey Street, Watertown MA 02472?

Annual property taxes are $26,566 (2026), on an assessed value of $2,177,500.

What is the price per square foot?

At $1,999,900 for 5,410 sqft, that's about $370 per square foot.

Is there parking?

1 garage space and 9 total parking spaces (paved drive, shared driveway, off street, assigned).

Where is this property located?

149-153 Palfrey Street, Watertown MA 02472 is in Watertown, Middlesex County, MA 02472.

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Justin Rollo, Broker Associate at Signal Real Estate
Justin RolloBroker Associate, Signal Real Estate · MA Lic. #9534264

Justin Rollo is a Broker Associate with Signal Real Estate (MA Lic. #9534264) and a lifelong Massachusetts resident. Over 14 years and hundreds of transactions, he has worked investment properties — multi-families and house-hacking — across Greater Boston full-time. Away from real estate, Justin is a proud dad, youth coach and local school-committee member — and a former professional poker player who still loves golf and following local sports.

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