Spacious 2 Family in East Watertown with classic charm, generous lot size, and off-street parking near the Cambridge line. Ideal turn-key investment with strong income history; perhaps a future condo/single family conversion! Each unit has a living room w/ coat closet, dining room w/ built-in China cabinet, full size kitchen, pantry, 2 BR, full bath, linen closet, high ceilings, hardwood & tile floors, and large covered porch overlooking fenced-in yard. Abundant natural light w/ tree views from most windows. Unfinished basement has a high ceiling, interior & exterior access, 2 built-out storage areas, washer & dryer for each unit. Well maintained separate systems, updated electric, and many other updates since 2017. Stellar location near buses & major routes, Hosmer Elementary, Arsenal Yards, Watertown-Cambridge Greenway, Charles River, Harvard Square, parks, coffee shops, restaurants, groceries and retail. Convenient commute for Tufts, Lesley, Harvard, MIT, BU, and downtown Boston.
Perfectly located two family in east Watertown! Situated on a quiet side street within walking distance to all that makes east Watertown attractive. Recent updates to the kitchens and bathrooms. Hardwood floors throughout with terrific natural light! Current owners are art enthusiasts and love the serene setting, quiet street and location. Walk to Coolidge Sq., public transportation, parks, restaurants, Charles River!. Minutes to Cambridge and Boston!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$11,418 (+7.3%)
$466,000 + $469,900
$935,900
2025
$10,640 (+11.9%)
$466,000 + $445,000
$911,000
2024
$9,510 (−11.8%)
$452,400 + $360,400
$812,800
2023
$10,785 (+8.5%)
$437,800 + $356,400
$794,200
2022
$9,944 (+11.0%)
$394,000 + $356,500
$750,500
2021
$8,958 (+4.0%)
$386,700 + $344,600
$731,300
2020
$8,616 (+5.4%)
$372,100 + $337,600
$709,700
2019
$8,174 (+13.8%)
$357,500 + $277,100
$634,600
2018
$7,181 (−3.0%)
$317,400 + $215,700
$533,100
2017
$7,405 (+8.2%)
$317,400 + $215,700
$533,100
2016
$6,844 (+5.3%)
$284,600 + $215,700
$500,300
2015
$6,500 (+0.5%)
$270,000 + $162,500
$432,500
2014
$6,470 (+1.9%)
$270,000 + $162,500
$432,500
2013
$6,349 (+9.8%)
$270,000 + $162,500
$432,500
2012
$5,782 (+6.9%)
$239,000 + $162,500
$401,500
2011
$5,407 (+1.3%)
$239,000 + $149,400
$388,400
2010
$5,339 (−4.1%)
$251,700 + $149,400
$401,100
2009
$5,567
$275,200 + $179,600
$454,800
Tax history for 7 Oliver Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$11,418 (+7.3%)
$466,000 + $469,900
$935,900
2025
$10,640 (+11.9%)
$466,000 + $445,000
$911,000
2024
$9,510 (−11.8%)
$452,400 + $360,400
$812,800
2023
$10,785 (+8.5%)
$437,800 + $356,400
$794,200
2022
$9,944 (+11.0%)
$394,000 + $356,500
$750,500
2021
$8,958 (+4.0%)
$386,700 + $344,600
$731,300
2020
$8,616 (+5.4%)
$372,100 + $337,600
$709,700
2019
$8,174 (+13.8%)
$357,500 + $277,100
$634,600
2018
$7,181 (−3.0%)
$317,400 + $215,700
$533,100
2017
$7,405 (+8.2%)
$317,400 + $215,700
$533,100
2016
$6,844 (+5.3%)
$284,600 + $215,700
$500,300
2015
$6,500 (+0.5%)
$270,000 + $162,500
$432,500
2014
$6,470 (+1.9%)
$270,000 + $162,500
$432,500
2013
$6,349 (+9.8%)
$270,000 + $162,500
$432,500
2012
$5,782 (+6.9%)
$239,000 + $162,500
$401,500
2011
$5,407 (+1.3%)
$239,000 + $149,400
$388,400
2010
$5,339 (−4.1%)
$251,700 + $149,400
$401,100
2009
$5,567
$275,200 + $179,600
$454,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Window Features: Box/Bay/Bow Window(s)
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Interior Features: Laundry Room, Pantry, Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen
Unit #1 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 1
Lease: N
Unit #2 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 2
Lease: N
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,208
Foundation Details: Stone
Stories (Total): 2
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Renovated Since
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Rubber
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
Property Information
PropertySubType: 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.11
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $10,640.48
Tax Year: 2025
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, Individually Metered
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas, Individual, Unit Control
Heating Units: 2
Cooling Units: 0
Location
Location Information
Directions: Oliver Rd is between Dexter Ave & Adams St and 1 block off Mount Auburn St
UnparsedAddress: 7 Oliver Rd, Watertown MA 02472
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Private School, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,208
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,792 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1910
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2670851S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
Exclusions: Staging Items Excluded.
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Hosmer Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
7/10
Watertown Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
7/10
Watertown High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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