149-153 Palfrey Street, Watertown, MA

$1,999,900

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7

Beds

Baths

5,410

Square feet

0.36

Acres

Open House

Saturday, September 12th, 2026 (11:00 AM - 1:00 PM)
Sunday, September 13th, 2026 (12:00 PM - 2:00 PM)

About 149-153 Palfrey Street

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.

Open House

Sat, Sep 12th, 2026 @ 11am - 1pm
Sun, Sep 13th, 2026 @ 12pm - 2pm

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Features of 149-153 Palfrey Street

MLS® # 73573995
Price $1,999,900
Bedrooms 7
Bathrooms 5.5
Full Baths 5
Half Baths 1
Square Footage 5,410
Acres 0.36
Year Built 1880
Type Residential Income
Sub-Type 5-9 Family
Status Active

Community Information

Address 149-153 Palfrey Street
City Watertown
County Middlesex
State MA
Zip Code 02472

Amenities

Utilities for Gas Range, for Electric Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Varies per Unit
Parking Spaces 9
Parking Paved Drive, Shared Driveway, Off Street, Assigned
# of Garages 1
Is Waterfront No
Has Pool No

Interior

Interior Features Storage, Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Studio, Bathroom with Shower Stall, Bathroom With Tub, Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Remodeled, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Laundry Room, Office/Den, Sunroom, Living RM/Dining RM Combo, Mudroom
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Freezer, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Heating Hot Water, Oil, Baseboard, Steam
Cooling Central Air, Window Unit(s)
Fireplace Yes
# of Fireplaces 2
# of Stories 4
Stories 4
Has Basement Yes
Basement Full, Partial, Finished, Interior Entry, Garage Access, Unfinished

Exterior

Exterior Features Balcony/Deck, Rain Gutters, Stone Wall
Lot Description Wooded, Easements, Cleared
Roof Shingle, Rubber
Construction Frame, Brick, Stone, Block
Foundation Concrete Perimeter, Block, Brick/Mortar

School Information

Elementary Lowell Elementary
Middle Watertown Middle
High Watertown High

Additional Information

Zoning S-6

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