Perfect blend ---- Location, Value, and Opportunity in one of Watertown's most convenient areas! This inviting Colonial features a Sun-filled front enclosed porch, high ceilings, pine floors, period detail, large built-in China cabinet, country kitchen and half bath. Second level has 3 bedrooms, full bath, plus large walk-up attic. Recent improvements in last 2-3 yrs. are New Roof & Gutters, Bulkhead, Bsmt. Door, and New Heating. Home has been well cared for thru the years---and now it's an opportunity for you to bring your own personal ideas and upgrades. One car garage + yard/garden area add to home's appeal. Ideally located---steps to scenic Charles River with park, jog/bike trails, Wat.Yacht club, less than 1/2 mile to bustling Wat. Square ---with stores, library, numerous bus routes ---minutes to Cambr. and Boston. Enjoy vibrant, recently developed "Arsenal Yards" for restaurants, theater, stores and more. House is being sold "As Is" .* Shown, By Appointmnt.* MASKS REQUIRED
Single-familyProperty Type
1933Year Built
3,755 sq ftLot Size
$705Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Margaret Vogel• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
Bought with Connie Levine• Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
OUTSTANDING COLONIAL-WONDERFULLY RENOVATED GLEAMING FLOORS, FAB KITCHEN, NEW HALF BATH FULL WALK UP ATTIC-EXANSION POTENTIAL-NICE PORCH WALK TO CHARLES RIVER, BIKE PATH AND PUBLIC TRANS. LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION!
MLS PIN #50364261
Mar 31, 1997
Sold
$165,000
$136/sq ft
Feb 23, 1997
Listing Removed
—
Feb 17, 1997
Listed
$179,900
$148/sq ft
WALK TO RIVER FROM THIS 3 BEDROOM COLONIAL HARDWOOD FLOORS CABINET FILLED KITCHEN AND UPDATED SYSTEMS A MUST SEE WALK UP ATTIC SUBJECT TO LICENCE TO SELL
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,744 (+5.8%)
$455,800 + $260,900
$716,700
2025
$8,267 (+5.5%)
$455,800 + $252,000
$707,800
2024
$7,834 (−6.4%)
$430,200 + $239,400
$669,600
2023
$8,368 (+14.9%)
$416,300 + $199,900
$616,200
2022
$7,281 (+9.6%)
$374,700 + $174,800
$549,500
2021
$6,646 (+3.6%)
$367,700 + $174,800
$542,500
2020
$6,418 (+5.4%)
$353,900 + $174,800
$528,700
2019
$6,092 (+5.8%)
$340,000 + $133,000
$473,000
2018
$5,758 (−1.2%)
$301,800 + $125,700
$427,500
2017
$5,828 (+9.7%)
$301,800 + $117,800
$419,600
2016
$5,313 (−5.6%)
$270,600 + $117,800
$388,400
2015
$5,629 (+0.5%)
$256,700 + $117,800
$374,500
2014
$5,603 (+1.9%)
$256,700 + $117,800
$374,500
2013
$5,498 (+10.7%)
$256,700 + $117,800
$374,500
2012
$4,968 (+6.2%)
$227,200 + $117,800
$345,000
2011
$4,680 (+0.9%)
$227,200 + $109,000
$336,200
2010
$4,637 (+2.6%)
$239,400 + $109,000
$348,400
2009
$4,518
$256,700 + $112,400
$369,100
Tax history for 17 Priest Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,744 (+5.8%)
$455,800 + $260,900
$716,700
2025
$8,267 (+5.5%)
$455,800 + $252,000
$707,800
2024
$7,834 (−6.4%)
$430,200 + $239,400
$669,600
2023
$8,368 (+14.9%)
$416,300 + $199,900
$616,200
2022
$7,281 (+9.6%)
$374,700 + $174,800
$549,500
2021
$6,646 (+3.6%)
$367,700 + $174,800
$542,500
2020
$6,418 (+5.4%)
$353,900 + $174,800
$528,700
2019
$6,092 (+5.8%)
$340,000 + $133,000
$473,000
2018
$5,758 (−1.2%)
$301,800 + $125,700
$427,500
2017
$5,828 (+9.7%)
$301,800 + $117,800
$419,600
2016
$5,313 (−5.6%)
$270,600 + $117,800
$388,400
2015
$5,629 (+0.5%)
$256,700 + $117,800
$374,500
2014
$5,603 (+1.9%)
$256,700 + $117,800
$374,500
2013
$5,498 (+10.7%)
$256,700 + $117,800
$374,500
2012
$4,968 (+6.2%)
$227,200 + $117,800
$345,000
2011
$4,680 (+0.9%)
$227,200 + $109,000
$336,200
2010
$4,637 (+2.6%)
$239,400 + $109,000
$348,400
2009
$4,518
$256,700 + $112,400
$369,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Location
Location Information
Directions: Charles River Rd. to Priest Rd.
UnparsedAddress: 17 Priest Road, Watertown MA 02472
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,216
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 3,920 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1933
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2603705S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
Exclusions: None
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Hosmer Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
7/10
Watertown Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
7/10
Watertown High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
6/10
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