Classic 1925 two-family in East Watertown, on a quiet block between Mount Auburn Street and Belmont Street, with hardwood through both floors under high ceilings, deep moldings and built-in china cabinets, and enclosed sunporches stacked front and back that keep every room bright. The first floor has eight rooms, two bedrooms, a full bath, formal dining with a corner built-in, an eat-in kitchen with a butler's pantry. The second floor has three bedrooms, a renovated bath, living and dining opening through original French doors, a sunroom, and a walk-up attic above. The full basement runs the length of the house, partially finished, with laundry, workshop and a walkout to a level lawn, flagstone patio and storage shed, plus two off-street spaces on a paved drive. Separate entries and separate heating systems. Walk to the Mount Auburn Street bus into Harvard Square, minutes to Star Market, Arsenal Yards and the Charles River paths, quick to Route 2 and the Pike. Sold as-is. Live on one floor and rent the other, or take the whole building. Both units delivered vacant at closing, with the seller requesting some flexibility on the closing date.
| Units | 2 |
| Living area | 2,240 sqft |
| Lot size | 4,500 sqft |
| Year built | 1925 |
| Price / sqft | $402 |
| County | Middlesex |
| MLS # | 73587698 |
| Days on market | 0 days |
| Listed on | October 7, 2026 |
| Annual property tax | $12,476 |
| Tax year | 2026 |
| Assessed value | $1,022,600 |
| Zoning | T |
| Total actual rent | $0/mo |
| Stories | 3 |
| Total rooms | 16 |
| Lot size | 0.1 acres |
| Garage spaces | 0 |
| Parking spaces | 2 |
| Parking | Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved |
| Basement | Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry |
| Foundation | Block |
| Roof | Shingle |
| Construction | Frame |
| Flooring | Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood |
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Water | Public |
| Utilities | for Gas Range, Washer Hookup |
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It is a 2-unit multi-family property with 2,240 sqft of living area, built in 1925.
51-53 Prentiss St, Watertown MA 02472 has been listed for 0 days (since October 7, 2026).
At a list price of $900,000 across 2 units, that works out to roughly $450,000 per unit.
Annual property taxes are $12,476 (2026), on an assessed value of $1,022,600.
At $900,000 for 2,240 sqft, that's about $402 per square foot.
2 total parking spaces (paved drive, off street, paved).
51-53 Prentiss St, 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.