Charming and move-in ready, this single-family home sits on a tree-lined street in a well-loved Watertown neighborhood. Featuring 3 bedrooms and versatile living spaces filled with natural light and charming accents. The inviting living room with fireplace welcomes you in. A separate dining area flows into the modern kitchen with white quartz counters, SS appliances, and breakfast bar - ideal for everyday living and entertaining. A desirable 1st-floor bedroom adds easy options, while a sunny bonus room provides a cozy retreat overlooking the private backyard, ideal flex space for relaxing, home office or a playroom. Upstairs, two bedrooms complete the layout. Highlights include hardwood floors, recessed lights, full basement with potential for expansion, storage shed, irrigation meter and double wide driveway. The fenced yard and patio with TV hookup create a serene outdoor oasis. Close to the Charles River, shopping, and transit, this home is a smart investment for now and the future.
Single-familyProperty Type
1948Year Built
5,197 sq ftLot Size
$774Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Robin Doherty• Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
Bought with Jennifer Guzzi• Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
Picturesque 3-bed cape on beautiful tree-lined, family-friendly street in sought after West Watertown. Beautiful kitchen was updated in 2013 with new cabinets, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. The large dining room with built-in storage flows nicely into the kitchen, providing a great space for entertaining. The sun-drenched room off the kitchen spills out into the private, completely fenced backyard which is perfect for summer barbeques. This sunny home has features such as good sized bedrooms, hardwood floors, newer windows, full size basement and a fireplace. There are multiple playgrounds and the Charles River Walkway/Bike Path within walking distance. This home is a commuter’s dream with 70/70A local bus service at the end of the street and a short drive to the express buses in Watertown Square. Also close to major highways—only a 20-minute trip into Boston. No showings until the first open house on Saturday, 12-1pm, and Sunday, 11-12:30.
MLS PIN #70910486
Jul 31, 2009
Sold
$382,500
$316/sq ft
Jun 9, 2009
Contingent
—
May 28, 2009
Relisted
—
May 28, 2009
Contingent
—
Apr 29, 2009
Listed
$389,900
$322/sq ft
A sunny and bright classic Cape on a quiet street close to the Gore Estate. This well-maintained 7-room home features a large living room with fireplace, dining room with built in cabinets, gleaming hardwood floors, and 3 large bedrooms. First-floor family room is directly heated and has a separate entrance. Outdoors, you'll find a fenced back yard with mature hedges for privacy, irrigation system, a large shed and a double-width driveway.
MLS PIN #70234928
Nov 18, 2005
Sold
$389,000
$322/sq ft
Oct 24, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Aug 2, 2005
Listed
$394,900
$327/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,541 (+5.5%)
$470,600 + $229,500
$700,100
2025
$8,092 (+15.0%)
$470,600 + $222,200
$692,800
2024
$7,039 (−10.0%)
$450,700 + $150,900
$601,600
2023
$7,822 (+6.2%)
$429,300 + $146,700
$576,000
2022
$7,368 (+11.0%)
$407,800 + $148,300
$556,100
2021
$6,637 (+3.9%)
$393,500 + $148,300
$541,800
2020
$6,390 (+6.6%)
$379,200 + $147,200
$526,400
2019
$5,993 (−1.3%)
$364,900 + $100,400
$465,300
2018
$6,071 (+9.1%)
$357,700 + $93,000
$450,700
2017
$5,564 (+5.3%)
$307,600 + $93,000
$400,600
2016
$5,285 (−2.3%)
$293,300 + $93,000
$386,300
2015
$5,408 (+6.9%)
$271,900 + $87,900
$359,800
2014
$5,061 (+1.9%)
$250,400 + $87,900
$338,300
2013
$4,966 (+7.0%)
$250,400 + $87,900
$338,300
2012
$4,640 (+5.8%)
$234,300 + $87,900
$322,200
2011
$4,386
$234,300 + $80,800
$315,100
2010
$4,384 (+5.4%)
$246,800 + $82,600
$329,400
2009
$4,160
$251,500 + $88,400
$339,900
Tax history for 52 Edward Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,541 (+5.5%)
$470,600 + $229,500
$700,100
2025
$8,092 (+15.0%)
$470,600 + $222,200
$692,800
2024
$7,039 (−10.0%)
$450,700 + $150,900
$601,600
2023
$7,822 (+6.2%)
$429,300 + $146,700
$576,000
2022
$7,368 (+11.0%)
$407,800 + $148,300
$556,100
2021
$6,637 (+3.9%)
$393,500 + $148,300
$541,800
2020
$6,390 (+6.6%)
$379,200 + $147,200
$526,400
2019
$5,993 (−1.3%)
$364,900 + $100,400
$465,300
2018
$6,071 (+9.1%)
$357,700 + $93,000
$450,700
2017
$5,564 (+5.3%)
$307,600 + $93,000
$400,600
2016
$5,285 (−2.3%)
$293,300 + $93,000
$386,300
2015
$5,408 (+6.9%)
$271,900 + $87,900
$359,800
2014
$5,061 (+1.9%)
$250,400 + $87,900
$338,300
2013
$4,966 (+7.0%)
$250,400 + $87,900
$338,300
2012
$4,640 (+5.8%)
$234,300 + $87,900
$322,200
2011
$4,386
$234,300 + $80,800
$315,100
2010
$4,384 (+5.4%)
$246,800 + $82,600
$329,400
2009
$4,160
$251,500 + $88,400
$339,900
*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 Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Location
Location Information
Directions: Main Street to Edward Road
UnparsedAddress: 52 Edward Road, Watertown MA 02472
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,152
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,227 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3124603S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
Exclusions: Tvs And All Staging Pieces Are Excluded From Sale.
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Cunniff Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
8/10
Watertown Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
7/10
Watertown High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
6/10
Provided by GreatSchools
Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Local insights from Redfin agents
Watertown's urban-suburban feeling paired with its proximity to Cambridge & Boston have caused it to rapidly transform into a destination for home buyers. Historically a manufacturing city, it has changed into a restaurant, shopping, and biotech hub...
with a completely built-out residential landscape.