Lived in by the same family for over 50 years. A spectacular location, short walk to public transportation a quick ride to Watertown Square and close to parks and stores! Cape style house with back room addition in desirable west Watertown neighborhood. House will need some updating as the style hasnt been touched much in the last couple decades but this is your opportunity to make it your own with your style and decorating ideas. This warm and inviting cape style offers a fireplace in living room, formal dining room, a primary bedroom, and a full bath on the first level . The kitchen has access to the back living room addition. The 2nd floor features two bedrooms and a closet. Great storage throughout. A beautiful large partially fenced-in backyard. Just minutes to Watertown Square, Arsenal Yard, Newton Corner and Waltham Center. Conveniently located to supermarkets & shops, with close proximity to MBTA buses, commuter rail, the Mass Turnpike and Routes 2 & 128.
Single-familyProperty Type
1946Year Built
5,271 sq ftLot Size
$670Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Daniel Gardner• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
Bought with Karen Nickel• Hammond Residential Real Estate
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Laminate
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,374
Foundation Details: Block
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: white
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.12
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,460
Tax Year: 2024
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Location
Location Information
Directions: Please use GPS
UnparsedAddress: 16 Edward Rd, Watertown MA 02472
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,700
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,227 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1946
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 557783S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Cunniff Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
8/10
Watertown Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
7/10
Watertown High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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