55-57 York Ave, Watertown, MA, 02472
About This Home
Hard-to-find brick two-family duplex with a 2-car garage in the highly sought-after Lowell School district. Each spacious apartment offers a bright first-floor living room, dining area, and kitchen, plus two bedrooms and a full bath upstairs. Hardwood floors run throughout both units. A full, separate basement provides excellent storage and offers potential for additional living space with the right vision and sweat equity. This property is ideal for a first-time homeowner, investor, or condo converter looking for long-term value. Enjoy a private rear yard perfect for grilling, outdoor activities, and gatherings with friends and family. Opportunities like this don’t come often — act now and move into your new home this summer.
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Very Limited Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1938
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: Brick
Type & Style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subType: Multi Family
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Range,Dishwasher,Refrigerator
- Laundry features: Electric Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full,Bulkhead,Unfinished
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Features
- Bathroom With Tub & Shower,Living Room,Dining Room,Kitchen,Laundry Room
- Window features: Insulated Windows
- Flooring: Wood,Hardwood
- Finished area above ground: 1,800
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Steam,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: None
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,800
- Total interior livable area: 1,800 sqft
Property
Details
- Zoning: T
- Foundation area: 900
Features
- Frontage length: 55.00
Lot
- Lot size: 5,225 sqft
- Features: Level
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Paved Drive,Off Street,Paved
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Ice Storm
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Massachusetts Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $4,550 | $54,600 |
| Home Insurance * | $212 | $2,544 |
| Property Taxes | $757 | $9,084 |
| Electricity | $354 | $4,259 |
| Total | $5,873 | $70,476 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Massachusetts FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
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Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-05 | Contingent | $899,900 |
| 2026-07-22 | Price change | $899,900 |
| 2026-06-17 | Listed for sale | $975,000 |
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