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Antique home at 138 Forest St, Watertown — 3 bed, 1.5 bath — photo 11 / 13

$750,000

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138 Forest St

Watertown, MA 02472

3Beds
1.5Baths
1,304Sq Ft
$575$/Sq Ft
4,991 sqftLot
1920Built
9Days on Market

Listed by Bob Airasian at Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont

Listing courtesy of Bob Airasian, Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont

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About This Property

Great opportunity to own this 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home perfectly situated in a desirable central Watertown neighborhood. Offering a traditional layout, generous outdoor space, and plenty of potential, this property is an ideal opportunity to make it your own and create the home you've been looking for. The 1st floor features a welcoming living room w/ a fireplace and hardwood floors, along w/ a spacious dining room w/ hardwood flooring that flows naturally into the kitchen. An additional office provides flexible space for working from home, a study, or a playroom, while a convenient half bath completes the 1st floor. Upstairs, you'll find 3 bright corner bedrooms, each offering good natural light, along w/ a full bathroom. The lower level provides excellent potential for additional finished living space and includes a walkout to the large backyard, offering plenty of room for outdoor entertaining, gardening, play, or simply enjoying the space. The location is hard to beat just around the corner from the newly renovated Lowell Elementary School and minutes from Watertown's new net-zero high school. Enjoy easy access to Waverley Square and the commuter rail, Arsenal Yards, Watertown Square, Cambridge, and Boston, w/ convenient access to major transportation routes. A wonderful opportunity to put your own stamp on a home in a highly desirable Watertown location.

Property Details

Key Facts

Property Type

Single Family

Style

Antique

Year Built

1920

Living Area

1,304 sqft

Lot Size

4,991 sqft

Rooms

8

Bedrooms

3

Bathrooms

1.5 (1 full, 1 half)

Construction

Basement

Full Basement

Parking Spaces

2

Systems & Utilities

Heating

Wood Stove, Solar

Cooling

Central Air

Water

City/Town Water

Sewer

City/Town Sewer

Financial

Taxes (2026)

$9,016/yr

Price / Sqft

$575/sqft

MLS #

73583476

Days on Market

9

Price History

Listed

Sep 28, 2026

$750,000

No price changes recorded.

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Schools Nearby

Watertown Public Schools

5 schools · 10:1 student-teacher ratio

B+6/10

Elementary Schools

Hosmer Elementary School (PK-5)7/10
James Russell Lowell Elementary School (K-5)7/10
Cunniff Elementary School (K-5)5/10

Middle Schools

Watertown Middle School (6-8)5/10

High Schools

Watertown High School (9-12)7/10
Low student-teacher ratios across all schools (10:1 district average)Active arts and music programsGrowing STEM initiativesComprehensive athletics at the high school level

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Listing Courtesy Of

Bob Airasian · Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont
(617) 484-5300

MLS #73583476

Listing information provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. (MLS PIN). Data last updated October 3, 2026. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. © 2026 Steinmetz Real Estate Professionals at William Raveis Real Estate. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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