Massive, classic triple decker approx. 1200 sq. ft per floor! Updated kitchens and bathrooms . The 2nd and 3rd floor have maintenance free new rear porches. Newer gas forced hot air heating systems, 1st floor has central air. There is a coin operated washer and dryer in the basement and separate storage area in the basement. Apartments 1 and 3 have leases till 8/31/24 and apartment #2 leased till 5/31/2025 (rents are below market). The driveway which accommodates 3+ tandem cars. Conveniently located off Mount Auburn Street close to restaurants, shopping , bus stop, and Cambridge. Very easy to rent !
Multi-familyProperty Type
1917Year Built
3,746 sq ftLot Size
$392Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Robin Repucci• Compass
Bought with Paul Neavyn• Mathieu Newton Sotheby's International Realty
Legal 3 fam. for investment or owner occupant, or condo conversion. All units move-in condition. Ample driveway parking for all 3 units. Very desirable East end location. Pine floors, updated applianced kitchens. 1st and 2nd floor units have C/A. All units have beautiful pine floors, many new plaster ceilings and walls throughout. Updated heat, electric. Excellent rental history. Units are all leased to 5/2014. Existing rents are below market value. Building has been deleaded, cert. available.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$16,281 (+19.7%)
$455,600 + $878,900
$1,334,500
2025
$13,597 (+24.2%)
$455,600 + $708,500
$1,164,100
2024
$10,949 (−12.5%)
$455,900 + $479,900
$935,800
2023
$12,507 (+8.8%)
$441,100 + $479,900
$921,000
2022
$11,500 (+11.4%)
$397,000 + $470,900
$867,900
2021
$10,323 (+3.2%)
$389,700 + $453,000
$842,700
2020
$10,006 (−0.3%)
$375,000 + $449,200
$824,200
2019
$10,037 (+6.0%)
$360,300 + $419,000
$779,300
2018
$9,469 (+6.2%)
$319,800 + $383,200
$703,000
2017
$8,913 (+7.5%)
$319,800 + $321,900
$641,700
2016
$8,290 (+9.9%)
$286,700 + $319,300
$606,000
2015
$7,544 (+0.5%)
$272,000 + $229,900
$501,900
2014
$7,508 (+1.9%)
$272,000 + $229,900
$501,900
2013
$7,368 (+8.7%)
$272,000 + $229,900
$501,900
2012
$6,778 (+7.7%)
$240,800 + $229,900
$470,700
2011
$6,293 (+1.7%)
$240,800 + $211,300
$452,100
2010
$6,189 (−5.4%)
$253,700 + $211,300
$465,000
2009
$6,539
$282,300 + $251,900
$534,200
Tax history for 4-8 Adams St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$16,281 (+19.7%)
$455,600 + $878,900
$1,334,500
2025
$13,597 (+24.2%)
$455,600 + $708,500
$1,164,100
2024
$10,949 (−12.5%)
$455,900 + $479,900
$935,800
2023
$12,507 (+8.8%)
$441,100 + $479,900
$921,000
2022
$11,500 (+11.4%)
$397,000 + $470,900
$867,900
2021
$10,323 (+3.2%)
$389,700 + $453,000
$842,700
2020
$10,006 (−0.3%)
$375,000 + $449,200
$824,200
2019
$10,037 (+6.0%)
$360,300 + $419,000
$779,300
2018
$9,469 (+6.2%)
$319,800 + $383,200
$703,000
2017
$8,913 (+7.5%)
$319,800 + $321,900
$641,700
2016
$8,290 (+9.9%)
$286,700 + $319,300
$606,000
2015
$7,544 (+0.5%)
$272,000 + $229,900
$501,900
2014
$7,508 (+1.9%)
$272,000 + $229,900
$501,900
2013
$7,368 (+8.7%)
$272,000 + $229,900
$501,900
2012
$6,778 (+7.7%)
$240,800 + $229,900
$470,700
2011
$6,293 (+1.7%)
$240,800 + $211,300
$452,100
2010
$6,189 (−5.4%)
$253,700 + $211,300
$465,000
2009
$6,539
$282,300 + $251,900
$534,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
8
Baths
3
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,920 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,819
Year built
1917
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Middlesex County
APN
2259382S
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: 3
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 16
Flooring: Wood
Interior Features: Living Room, Kitchen, Office/Den, Dining Room
Unit #1 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 1
Lease: N
Unit #2 Information
# of Levels: 2
# of Floors: 2
Lease: Y
Unit #3 Information
# of Levels: 3
# of Floors: 3
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,742
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Stories (Total): 6
Year Built Source: Owner
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: grey
Exterior Features
Roof: Rubber
Patio And Porch Features: Covered
Exterior Features: Garden
Property Information
PropertySubType: 3 Family
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.09
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $11,167.80
Tax Year: 2024
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Heating Units: 3
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Units: 1
Location
Location Information
Directions: OFF MOUNT AUBURN ST 1 ST HOUSE NEXT TO FLOWER SHOP
UnparsedAddress: 4-8 Adams Street, Watertown MA 02472
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 8
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,819
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 3,920 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1917
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2259382S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Hosmer Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
7/10
Watertown Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
7/10
Watertown High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
6/10
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