Highly sought on Charles River Rd, set on Watertown's Riverfront Park w/magnificent views, this 3-story, 1931 Craftsman-style w/4 beds and 2 baths is filled w/historic charm, natural woodwork, and hand-crafted elements. At the center, a foyer w/dramatic columns that flank the entrance to the LR and DR, a wide ½ landing staircase to the 2nd fl, an archway to the kitchen and a step down to the 4 season porch. LR w/frplc and bay window opens to a formal DR w/a 10'x2' built-in bench overlooking the yard. Custom Kraftmaid KIT w/L-shaped peninsula accented by granite, stone, wood beam ceiling, recessed lights, packed w/nooks, pull-outs w/built-in desk! Handy 1st flr bath w/laundry! 2nd fl w/3 gracious beds, an office and a full bath. Walk-up finished attic, 9' ceilings, massive w/panoramic views of the Charles! W/O fin LL w/fresh paint, plank flrs. Gas heat/cooking, large closets and hdwd thruout. Oversized 1 car gar! Parking! Prof landscaped, brick patio offers quiet retreat! Commuter Dream
Off market
$1,127,600
78 Charles River Rd, Watertown, MA 02472
4beds
2,245sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1931
5,662 sqft lot
$1,127,600 Zestimate®
$502/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric, Gas
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Garbage disposal, Microwave
Features
- Cable Available, Walk-Up Attic
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Linoleum / Vinyl
- Basement: Partially finished
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,245 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage - Detached
Features
- Exterior features: Stone, Vinyl
Lot
- Size: 5,662 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: WATEM0917B0011L0017
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
Materials
- Frame
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1931
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Watertown
Other
Other facts
- Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Golf Course, Highway Access, Marina, Private School, Public School, Other (see Remarks), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area
- Construction: Frame, Stone/Concrete
- Electric Feature: Circuit Breakers, 150 Amps
- Energy Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Windows, Insulated Doors, Prog. Thermostat
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Vinyl
- Roof Material: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles, Rubber
- Utility Connections: Washer Hookup, For Gas Range, For Gas Dryer, Icemaker Connection
- Year Round: Yes
- Hot Water: Natural Gas, Tank
- Exterior: Vinyl, Shake
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave
- Bed2 Dscrp: Flooring - Hardwood, Ceiling Fan(s), Cable Hookup, Remodeled, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Closet - Double, Crown Molding
- Bed2 Level: Second Floor
- Bed3 Level: Second Floor
- Bed4 Level: Second Floor
- Bth1 Level: First Floor
- Heating: Hot Water Baseboard, Gas, Hot Water Radiators, Electric Baseboard
- Interior Features: Cable Available, Walk-Up Attic
- Kit Dscrp: Pantry, Main Level, Dining Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Cabinets - Upgraded, Closet, Open Floor Plan, Recessed Lighting, Ceiling - Beamed, Remodeled, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Pot Filler Faucet, Exterior Access, Cable Hookup, Gas Stove, Peninsula, Crown Molding, Decorative Molding
- Kit Level: First Floor
- Mbr Dscrp: Flooring - Hardwood, Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Attic Access, Cable Hookup, Dressing Room, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Remodeled, Skylight, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Window(s) - Picture, Closet - Double, Lighting - Overhead, Ceiling - Half-Vaulted
- Din Level: First Floor
- Bth2 Level: Second Floor
- Style: Colonial, Craftsman
- Bed3 Dscrp: Flooring - Hardwood, Ceiling Fan(s), Cable Hookup, Closet - Walk-In, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Remodeled, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Lighting - Overhead, Closet - Double
- Bth1 Dscrp: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Closet - Linen, Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup - Gas, Bathroom - 3/4, Low Flow Toilet, Main Level, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Ceiling Fan(s), Enclosed Shower - Fiberglass, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Pedestal Sink, Decorative Molding
- Bth2 Dscrp: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Low Flow Toilet, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Remodeled, Cabinets - Upgraded, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Cable Hookup, Lighting - Sconce, Decorative Molding
- Garage Parking: Detached, Storage, Work Area
- Bed4 Dscrp: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
- Din Dscrp: Flooring - Hardwood, Main Level, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Open Floor Plan, Remodeled, Handicap Accessible, Bathroom - Full, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding, Decorative Molding
- Fam Level: Basement
- Fam Dscrp: Cable Hookup, Closet, Open Floor Plan, Exterior Access, Remodeled, Flooring - Vinyl, Lighting - Overhead
- Mbr Level: Third Floor
- Cooling: 2 Units, Ductless Mini-Split System
- Basement Feature: Full, Walk Out, Interior Access, Finished, Exterior Access
- Lead Paint: Unknown
- Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Decorative Lighting, Screens, Garden Area, Stone Wall, Fenced Yard, Storage Shed
- Laundry Level: First Floor
- Laundry Dscrp: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup - Gas, Bathroom - 3/4, Laundry Sink
- Liv Dscrp: Cable Hookup, Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood, Main Level, Open Floor Plan, Ceiling Fan(s), Window(s) - Picture, Remodeled, Handicap Equipped, Crown Molding, Lighting - Overhead, Decorative Molding
- Road Type: Public, Paved, Publicly Maint., Sidewalk
- Liv Level: First Floor
- Lot Description: Paved Drive, Scenic View(s), Level, Fenced/Enclosed
- Sf Type: Detached
- Foundation: Concrete Block
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