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8 Riverside St APT 3, Watertown, MA, 02472

1beds
1baths
672sqft
$399,000
$594price/sqft
$2,855/moest. monthly cost
$114,200/yrincome needed

About This Home

Welcome home to this bright and inviting one bed, one bath condo at 8 Riverside Street, Unit 3-3. Perfectly positioned just steps from the Charles River and Watertown Square, this 672 square foot residence offers an ideal blend of comfort, modern design, and an exceptional commuter location. The heart of this home is a beautifully appointed kitchen designed for style and functionality, featuring sleek stainless-steel appliances and excellent storage space. The layout flows seamlessly into a bright living space equipped with a wall A/C unit and beautiful hardwood floors that run throughout the main living areas. The bathroom features crisp tile flooring and custom tile bath surround. Additional building perks include an extra storage locker, on-site laundry facilities, and a monthly fee that conveniently includes heat and hot water This property is truly a commuter’s dream. Leave your car in your assigned off-street parking space and take advantage of transit options right at your doorstep. Catch express and local MBTA buses across the street with direct routes to Harvard Square, Kenmore Square, and downtown Boston. For drivers, the Massachusetts Turnpike is just minutes away for quick access into the city or out west, while active commuters will love immediate access to the scenic Charles River bike paths and walking trails.

Getting Around

93
WalkingWalker's Paradise
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
86
BikeVery Bikeable

Schools

7/10
Hosmer Elementary SchoolGrades PK-50.8 mi
7/10
Watertown Middle SchoolGrades 6-80.7 mi
6/10
Watertown High SchoolGrades 9-120.7 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1962

Materials

  • Construction materials: Brick

Type & Style

  • Home type: Condo
  • Property subType: Condominium

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Range,Dishwasher,Microwave,Refrigerator
  • Laundry features: In Building

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full bathrooms: 1

Features

  • Flooring: Tile,Hardwood
  • Finished area above ground: 672
  • Common walls with other units/homes: No One Above

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Baseboard
  • Cooling features: Wall Unit(s)

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 672
  • Total interior livable area: 672 sqft

Kitchen

  • Features: Stainless Steel Appliances

Master Bathroom

  • Features: No

Property

Accessibility

  • Accessibility features: No

Details

  • Parcel number: 852201
  • Zoning: R.75
  • Other equipment: Intercom

Parking

  • Total spaces: 1
  • Parking features: Off Street,Assigned
  • Uncovered spaces: 1

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

  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Massachusetts Counties

Hurricane

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

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $2,017$24,204
Home Insurance *$94$1,128
Property Taxes $390$4,680
Electricity $354$4,259
Total$2,855$34,260
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$97,885/yr
40% on housing$85,650/yr
45% on housing$76,133/yr

Massachusetts FAIR Plan Programs

Massachusetts Property Insurance Underwriting Association

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HailHail
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Current Policies
Residential: 213,928Commercial: 230
Total Premiums$400.85M
Total Exposure$115.57B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 7.6%
7.6%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 7.9%
7.9%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 0.5%
0.5%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$594This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 02472$445
Middlesex County$437

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 02472$480
Middlesex County$413

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)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-08-14Pending sale$399,000
2026-08-06Contingent$399,000
2026-07-30Listed for sale$399,000
2026-03-19Listing removed$2,175
2026-03-16Price change$2,175
2026-03-04Listed for rent$1,994
2021-06-10Sold$385,000
1987-02-04Sold$100,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentDanielle Schubert
BrokerageMichelle Lane Real Estate

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