Delightful Victorian Era Colonial Home (circa 1896) situated on a quiet side street in the sought after South Side between Vibrant Watertown Square & Newton Corner. This 2.5 story 8 room 5 bedroom 1.5 bath home features lots of period detailing; including hardwood floors, fireplace, built-ins & bay window. The 1st floor features a 13x12 living room, formal 14x14 dining room w/ built in hutch, large eat in kitchen with picture window, & 1/2 bath. 2nd floor features master bdrm, 2 add bedrooms & full bath. 3rd floor has 2 add bedrooms. Can be converted to master suite. Utilities are updated; forced hot water by oil heat, tankless hot water & 100 amp electric on breakers. Exterior features vinyl siding & replacement windows. Commuters Delight! Easy access to Boston, Cambridge, Mass Pike, Routes 128/95/495. Near Harvard Sq, Central Sq, Kenmore Sq & Express Buses to Boston Financial District & Prudential Center. Ideally located Close to restaurants, shopping, & the Charles River Bike Path.
Single-familyProperty Type
1896Year Built
4,750 sq ftLot Size
$620Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Michael Savas• Century 21 Adams Lawndale
Bought with Brian Fitzpatrick• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Waltham
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Hot Water, Oil
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Location
Location Information
Directions: Watertown Sq or Newton Corner to Galen St To Capitol St.
UnparsedAddress: 25 Capitol St, Watertown MA 02472
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Marina, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,707
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 4,792 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1896
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1819460S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 11, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Hosmer Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi
7/10
Watertown Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
7/10
Watertown High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
6/10
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