Spacious 7 Room 4 Bedroom 1.5 bath full dormered Cape located in a well established neighborhood near Waverley Square. This home has been in the same family for over 50 years and is ready for a new owner. Perfectly situated on a nice flat lot with a nice backyard and great curb appeal. Sunny large living room, formal dining room, eat-in kitchen, & first floor bedroom. Second floor with 3 additional bedrooms with full bath. Finished lower level family room perfect for extended family. Just a short walk to Waverley Square for shopping, restaurants, & the commuter rail & transportation to Harvard & Central Square. This home is a perfect affordable opportunity to be part of a wonderful booming community. Welcome to Watertown!!!
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,792 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,912
Year built
1965
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2496470S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 5
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Bedroom #2 Information
Level: First
Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Bedroom #4 Information
Level: Second
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half
Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full
Living Room Information
Level: First
Family Room Information
Level: Basement
Dining Room Information
Level: First
Kitchen Information
Level: First
Basement Information
Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,712
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.11
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,158
Tax Year: 2020
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Fuses
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Location
Location Information
Directions: Sycamore St to Perry
UnparsedAddress: 17 Perry St, Watertown MA 02472
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Bike Path, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,912
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,792 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1965
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2496470S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
J.R. Lowell Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
8/10
Watertown Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
7/10
Watertown High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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