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Cape home at 559 Main St, Watertown — 3 bed, 2.5 bath — photo 11 / 25

$899,000

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559 Main St

Watertown, MA 02472

3Beds
2.5Baths
1,344Sq Ft
$669$/Sq Ft
5,294 sqftLot
1945Built
4Days on Market

Listed by Frank Mcmanus at Coldwell Banker Realty - Waltham

Listing courtesy of Frank Mcmanus, Coldwell Banker Realty - Waltham

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WHAT IF YOUR NEXT HOME CAME WITH LOWER MORTGAGE PAYMENTS FOR YOUR FIRST TWO YEARS? Welcome to 559 Main Street, Watertown, MA'a move-in-ready single-family home combining flexible living space, outdoor enjoyment, a convenient location, and a SELLER OFFERED 2/1 mortgage rate BUYDOWN!Offering 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and just over 1,900 square feet of total living space, this home puts you within close proximity of local restaurants, shops, and public transportation connecting you to Boston, Cambridge, and Waltham. Inside, a spacious living room, full bathroom, and open kitchen and dining area create a welcoming main level, flowing into a versatile three-season sunroom. Upstairs, three bedrooms and another full bathroom provide comfortable everyday living. Need more room? The finished walk-out basement with half bath offers flexible space for a home office, playroom, guest area, or additional living space. Love the outdoors? Open the sunroom on three sides to connect with the deck and backyard'ideal for entertaining, relaxing, or enjoying time with family and friends. The fully fenced yard features white vinyl fencing and professionally installed sod, both added in 2020, plus beautifully maintained gardens. Enjoy privacy, room to play, and space for kids and dogs to enjoy the outdoors. With a SELLER-OFFERED 2/1 mortgage rate BUYDOWN, your effective mortgage rate is reduced by 2 percentage points in year 1, reduced by 1 percentage point in year 2, and in year 3 onward: payments return to the amount based on your original note rate. This incentive can mean lower initial monthly principal-and-interest payments, giving you more breathing room for moving costs, furniture, and rebuilding your savings. Move-in-ready comfort. Flexible living space. A fenced backyard. Convenient Watertown living. And a mortgage incentive designed to help ease the transition into homeownership.Don't just look at the asking price'consider the opportunity! Actual savings depend on loan amount, note rate, loan program, lender approval, and buydown terms. Seller is offering a 2/1 seller paid temporary buydown through our Preferred lender, Kathleen Caddell, of Fairway Home Mortgage NMLS ID #39620

Property Details

Key Facts

Property Type

Single Family

Style

Cape

Year Built

1945

Living Area

1,344 sqft

Lot Size

5,294 sqft

Rooms

6

Bedrooms

3

Bathrooms

2.5 (2 full, 1 half)

Construction

Basement

Full Basement

Parking Spaces

4

Garage Spaces

1

Systems & Utilities

Heating

Steam

Cooling

Other

Water

City/Town Water

Sewer

City/Town Sewer

Financial

Taxes (2026)

$9,543/yr

Price / Sqft

$669/sqft

MLS #

73596416

Days on Market

4

Price History

Listed

Oct 29, 2026

$899,000

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

Frank Mcmanus · Coldwell Banker Realty - Waltham
(781) 893-0808

MLS #73596416

Listing information provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. (MLS PIN). Data last updated November 2, 2026. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. © 2026 Steinmetz Real Estate Professionals at William Raveis Real Estate. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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