This stately Victorian makes an immediate impression—bold in color, rich in character, and full of historic detail that’s increasingly hard to find. Crown molding, French doors, a secondary butler’s staircase, and incredible original built-ins speak to its 19th-century craftsmanship, carried throughout an expansive three-level layout with five bedrooms. A dining room anchored by a wood-burning fireplace and bay window with built-in seating defines the main living spaces, while the spacious kitchen, centered around an island, opens directly to the backyard and garage. Upstairs, the home continues to unfold with period fireplaces, a private covered deck off the primary, and upper-level rooms lined with built-ins that offer flexibility for bedrooms, work, or creative use. Set near Watertown center and Harvard Square, with easy access to I-90 and public transportation, this historic single-family home is move-in ready, steeped in history, and ready for its next chapter.
For sale
$1,550,000
40 Marion Rd, Watertown, MA 02472
5beds
2,429sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1895
7,415 Square Feet Lot
$1,513,400 Zestimate®
$638/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Incredible original built-insFive bedroomsFrench doorsCrown moldingPeriod fireplacesBold in colorExpansive three-level layout
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 26, 2026 at 07:33am
Listed by:
Currier, Lane & Young 617-593-3166,
Compass 617-303-0067
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73491704
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Level: Third
Bedroom 5
- Level: Third
Primary bathroom
- Features: No
Bathroom 1
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Forced Air, Electric Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- 3/4 Bath
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,429
- Total interior livable area: 2,429 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,429
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Covered
- Exterior features: Porch, Covered Patio/Deck, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard, Garden
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
Lot
- Size: 7,415 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 847937
- Zoning: res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Slate
Condition
- Year built: 1895
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Public School
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Watertown
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $638/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,150,900
- Annual tax amount: $10,079
- Date on market: 3/25/2026
Estimated market value
$1,513,400
$1.44M - $1.59M
$5,064/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,550,000+100%$638/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73491704 Report a problem | ||
| 8/24/2007 | Sold | $775,000+5.6%$319/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 12/19/2005 | Sold | $734,000+144.7%$302/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/16/1995 | Sold | $300,000$124/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,443 +5% | $1,150,900 +5.2% |
| 2024 | $12,799 -4.2% | $1,093,900 +11.1% |
| 2023 | $13,365 +7.8% | $984,200 +5.2% |
| 2022 | $12,401 +12.7% | $935,900 +4.2% |
| 2021 | $11,007 +2.8% | $898,500 +1.8% |
| 2020 | $10,710 +0.9% | $882,200 +7% |
| 2019 | $10,616 -0.2% | $824,200 +4.4% |
| 2018 | $10,635 -1.1% | $789,500 +1.9% |
| 2017 | $10,758 +7.8% | $774,500 +6.2% |
| 2016 | $9,981 -3.5% | $729,600 +6% |
| 2015 | $10,347 +2.7% | $688,400 +2.2% |
| 2014 | $10,074 +1.9% | $673,400 |
| 2013 | $9,886 +4.9% | $673,400 +2.9% |
| 2012 | $9,428 +6.8% | $654,700 +3.2% |
| 2011 | $8,829 +2.3% | $634,300 -2.2% |
| 2010 | $8,629 +7.2% | $648,300 -1.4% |
| 2009 | $8,051 +6% | $657,800 -1.4% |
| 2008 | $7,598 +5.4% | $667,100 -3.3% |
| 2007 | $7,212 -2.3% | $690,100 +4.4% |
| 2006 | $7,382 +14.7% | $660,900 +12% |
| 2005 | $6,437 +10.6% | $590,000 +4.9% |
| 2004 | $5,821 +8.8% | $562,400 +33% |
| 2003 | $5,350 +6.2% | $422,900 +5% |
| 2002 | $5,039 +16.3% | $402,800 +24.4% |
| 2000 | $4,334 +5.2% | $323,700 +11.7% |
| 1999 | $4,119 | $289,900 |
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Est. payment
$9,245/mo
Principal & interest
$7940
Property taxes
$1305
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Neighborhood: 02472
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- 8/10J.R. Lowell Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 6/10Watertown Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 6/10Watertown High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.2 mi
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