What a LOCATION! An Incredible OPPORTUNITY for an investment or owner occupied multi-family! Owned for more than 60+ years, Impeccably maintained with some thoughtful updates, large sundrenched rooms, and conveniently located in the heart of Watertown, this 2 family home is just waiting for its new owner! Come inside through the enclosed porch to Unit#1 offering 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, an updated eat in kitchen with stainless steel appliances, recessed lighting and a oversized combination living and dining area! Access to the upstairs via 2 stairwells invites you into Unit#2, with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, porch, sizable pantry/storage area, updated kitchen and the same inviting layout as unit 1 on the main living level. On the third floor, your two additional spacious bedrooms await, with marvelous built-ins and offering ample closet space! Each unit offers separate utilities and separate entrances. An unfinished basement with walkout to the level lot has all your storage needs covered!
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Bathroom with Shower Stall, Remodeled, Pantry, Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Kitchen, Living RM/Dining RM Combo, Sunroom
Unit #1 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 1
Lease: N
Unit #2 Information
# of Levels: 2
# of Floors: 2
Lease: N
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,985
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Stories (Total): 3
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: BLUE
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle, Rubber
Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed
Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
Property Information
PropertySubType: 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.11
Lot Features: Cleared, Level
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $10,905
Tax Year: 2022
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, Individually Metered
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Location
Location Information
Directions: North Beacon Street to Mount Auburn Street to Spruce Street
UnparsedAddress: 166 Spruce Street, Watertown MA 02472
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,985
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 4,792 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1880
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3783088S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
Exclusions: Unit #1: Washer, Gas Dryer (Basement)
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Hosmer Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
7/10
Watertown Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
7/10
Watertown High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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