Enchanting Gambrel Colonial on delightful Katherine Road, centrally located near Watertown Sq and right next to Victory Field. Enjoying fabulous natural light throughout the day, this home will capture your heart as you enter through French doors to open expanse of living and dining, punctuated by numerous windows, fireplace, elegant moulding. Large dining room is ideal for entertaining and convenient pass-through door leads to charming, cheerful kitchen with half bath and adjoining pantry, offering terrific storage and direct access to patio for grilling and outdoor dining. Upstairs generous hallway is ideal WFH space, 3 lovely bedrooms share full bath and there is additional storage in attic. Spacious basement has separate heat, laundry, storage and nice opportunity to expand flexible living space. Beautiful grounds with perennial plantings, fruit trees, 2022 roof, 2 car garage + paved driveway and friendly front porch! Well-loved, well-maintained and ready for its next adoring owner
Single-familyProperty Type
1924Year Built
5,985 sq ftLot Size
$770Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Laura Segal• Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Located on a sweet little side st between the Oakley Country Club area & Watertown Sq. Conven'nt to public transp. & shopping; pretty setting with a 2 car garage & plenty of sunshine; the main floor is open & airy, with french doors & archways opening from room to room; 2nd floor has a large landing area, that works as a sewing or study space; basement has very high ceilings, some heat, and would make a great play room, ad hoc den or hobby space; in move-in condition with period charm
MLS PIN #30636292
Dec 9, 2002
Sold
$485,000
$330/sq ft
Oct 27, 2002
Listing Removed
—
Aug 15, 2002
Listed
$499,000
$339/sq ft
CLASSIC 1930'S DUTCH COLONIAL OVERLOOKING VICTORY FIELD ON ONE OF WATERTOWN'S FINEST STREETS. PERIOD DETAILS THROUGHOUT W/BEAMED CEILINGS,FRENCH DOORS,FIREPLACE,SUNROOM AND ROBUST MILLWORK. 2-CAR GARAGE,GREAT YARD, VERY WELL MAINTAINED!
Public Records
Mar 31, 1987
Sold
$203,000
$138/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$11,677 (+6.0%)
$607,100 + $350,000
$957,100
2025
$11,013 (+11.3%)
$607,100 + $335,800
$942,900
2024
$9,899 (−7.2%)
$581,800 + $264,300
$846,100
2023
$10,668 (+9.8%)
$545,500 + $240,100
$785,600
2022
$9,712 (+13.8%)
$501,800 + $231,200
$733,000
2021
$8,535 (+0.9%)
$465,500 + $231,200
$696,700
2020
$8,458 (+1.6%)
$465,500 + $231,200
$696,700
2019
$8,327 (−0.9%)
$465,500 + $181,000
$646,500
2018
$8,401 (−0.7%)
$465,500 + $158,200
$623,700
2017
$8,460 (+12.0%)
$450,900 + $158,200
$609,100
2016
$7,551 (−1.9%)
$407,300 + $144,700
$552,000
2015
$7,697 (+3.4%)
$367,300 + $144,800
$512,100
2014
$7,443 (+1.9%)
$352,700 + $144,800
$497,500
2013
$7,303 (+5.8%)
$352,700 + $144,800
$497,500
2012
$6,903 (+7.8%)
$334,600 + $144,800
$479,400
2011
$6,402 (+13.2%)
$301,800 + $158,100
$459,900
2010
$5,653 (−2.2%)
$301,800 + $122,900
$424,700
2009
$5,781
$336,400 + $135,900
$472,300
Tax history for 54 Katherine Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$11,677 (+6.0%)
$607,100 + $350,000
$957,100
2025
$11,013 (+11.3%)
$607,100 + $335,800
$942,900
2024
$9,899 (−7.2%)
$581,800 + $264,300
$846,100
2023
$10,668 (+9.8%)
$545,500 + $240,100
$785,600
2022
$9,712 (+13.8%)
$501,800 + $231,200
$733,000
2021
$8,535 (+0.9%)
$465,500 + $231,200
$696,700
2020
$8,458 (+1.6%)
$465,500 + $231,200
$696,700
2019
$8,327 (−0.9%)
$465,500 + $181,000
$646,500
2018
$8,401 (−0.7%)
$465,500 + $158,200
$623,700
2017
$8,460 (+12.0%)
$450,900 + $158,200
$609,100
2016
$7,551 (−1.9%)
$407,300 + $144,700
$552,000
2015
$7,697 (+3.4%)
$367,300 + $144,800
$512,100
2014
$7,443 (+1.9%)
$352,700 + $144,800
$497,500
2013
$7,303 (+5.8%)
$352,700 + $144,800
$497,500
2012
$6,903 (+7.8%)
$334,600 + $144,800
$479,400
2011
$6,402 (+13.2%)
$301,800 + $158,100
$459,900
2010
$5,653 (−2.2%)
$301,800 + $122,900
$424,700
2009
$5,781
$336,400 + $135,900
$472,300
*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
1.5
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,098 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,471
Year built
1924
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
1714107S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Door Features: French Doors
Window Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Wood
Interior Features: Lighting - Sconce, Sun Room
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,471
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: white
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Rain Gutters, Fruit Trees, Garden
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.14
Lot Features: Level
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $10,668
Tax Year: 2023
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Fuses, Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
Location
Location Information
Directions: Church Street to Katherine Road
UnparsedAddress: 54 Katherine Road, Watertown MA 02472
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Bike Path, Highway Access, Public School, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,471
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1924
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1714107S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
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Schools
J.R. Lowell Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
8/10
Watertown Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
7/10
Watertown High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
6/10
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