Attention investors- don't miss this great opportunity in one of the top neighborhoods in East Watertown with a highly desirable location! Solid two family on a spacious lot with a large rear yard- both units have remodeled kitchens and baths done in 2017, new roof in 2017, resurfaced driveway in 2019, new back entrance done in 2021 (railing, stairs, and door) and replaced supports and beams for decks. There is possible expansion potential in the attic, gas systems, and a two car garage. This property is a stone's throw from Bus 71 to Harvard Sq, short distance to Watertown Sq and Cushing Sq, Belmont, plus I-90, and Storrow Drive. Easy access to shops and restaurants.
| Units | 2 |
| Living area | 2,200 sqft |
| Lot size | 5,286 sqft |
| Year built | 1959 |
| Price / sqft | $568 |
| County | Middlesex |
| MLS # | 73568445 |
| Days on market | 0 days |
| Listed on | August 26, 2026 |
| Annual property tax | $13,501 |
| Tax year | 2026 |
| Assessed value | $1,106,600 |
| Zoning | SC |
| Gross income (actual) | $67,800/yr |
| Net operating income (actual) | $67,800/yr |
| Total actual rent | $5,650/mo |
| Insurance expense | $2,545/yr |
| Stories | 2 |
| Total rooms | 10 |
| Lot size | 0.12 acres |
| Garage spaces | 2 |
| Parking spaces | 6 |
| Parking | Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved |
| Basement | Partial, Interior Entry, Garage Access, Concrete |
| Foundation | Concrete Perimeter |
| Roof | Shingle |
| Construction | Frame |
| Flooring | Tile, Hardwood, Wood |
| Heating | Natural Gas |
| Cooling | Window Unit(s) |
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Water | Public |
| Utilities | for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup |
| Appliances | Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator |
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It is a 2-unit multi-family property with 2,200 sqft of living area, built in 1959.
6 Bates Rd E, Watertown MA 02472 has been listed for 0 days (since August 26, 2026).
At a list price of $1,250,000 across 2 units, that works out to roughly $625,000 per unit.
Annual property taxes are $13,501 (2026), on an assessed value of $1,106,600.
At $1,250,000 for 2,200 sqft, that's about $568 per square foot.
2 garage spaces and 6 total parking spaces (paved drive, off street, paved).
6 Bates Rd E, Watertown MA 02472 is in Watertown, Middlesex County, MA 02472.

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.