28 Appleton St, Watertown, MA, 02472
About This Home
Exceptional opportunity to own this spacious 13-room, 6-bedroom, 2-bath multi-family home on a prominent corner lot in desirable East Watertown. Offering the perfect blend of size, location, and future potential, this classic property is filled w/ character, featuring a welcoming farmer's porch, high ceilings, oversized rooms, in-lead windows, and abundant natural light. The 1st floor unit offers 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, hardwood floors, generous living/dining area, and a convenient pantry. The upper unit spans 2 levels w/ 4 bedrooms, 1 bath, expansive living space, and endless possibilities for customization. The grounds are well manicured w/ mature plantings, paver walkway, patio, stone retaining wall, and 3 car wide paver driveway. Ideal for owner-occupants, investors, multi-generational living. Conveniently located steps from Coolidge Square, restaurants, shopping, parks, and public transit, w/ easy access to Arsenal Yards, Cambridge, Boston. A rare opportunity in a great neighborhood.
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Very Limited Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1910
Materials
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Type & Style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subType: 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Interior
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Features
- Finished area above ground: 2,889
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,889
- Total interior livable area: 2,889 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: M:1137 B:0029 L:0005,854115
- Zoning: T
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch,Patio
Lot
- Lot size: 4,518 sqft
- Features: Corner Lot
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Paved Drive,Off Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Uncovered spaces: 3
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
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 | $6,826 | $81,912 |
| Home Insurance * | $318 | $3,816 |
| Property Taxes | $1,304 | $15,648 |
| Electricity | $569 | $6,836 |
| Total | $9,017 | $108,204 |
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
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Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-14 | Listed for sale | $1,350,000 |
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