Located in a highly desirable Watertown neighborhood, this lovely Colonial home has been beautifully rebuilt in 2011 and sits on a gigantic fenced corner lot. This spacious home features 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and central air conditioning. Main floor consists of living room w/ fireplace, a 4th bedroom, a ½ bath, an open kitchen with stainless-steel appliances, and a dining area that leads to a 210+ sq ft wooden deck and a large yard. 2nd floor has 3 BRs with ample closet space, incl. 2 custom-built walk-ins, and a full bath. Fully renovated walk-out basement has a private entrance, mudroom, new full bath, bar and living area. Enjoy a stunning outdoor space for relaxing and entertaining including beautiful garden with hundreds of roses, a 650+ sqft. bluestone patio with a built-in grille and deck. Two private driveways and solar lights around the property. Conveniently located near great schools, public transportation, restaurants, parks!
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
6,255 sq ftLot Size
$573Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Steven Cohen Team• Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
This total gut renovation side-entranced Colonial is a good as NEW! This very beautiful home has everything you need and more! Home features new walls, ceilings, most floors, roof, siding, doors, plumbing, two C/A units, 200 amp electrical, internet ready, Anderson windows, water main, gas line, deck, lawn, and so much more!!!! Renovated with a very high level of quality workmanship and materials. This energy efficient home also boasts a large newly sodded open corner lot. Nice neighborhood too.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$14,408 (+6.7%)
$533,700 + $647,300
$1,181,000
2025
$13,509 (+28.7%)
$533,700 + $622,900
$1,156,600
2024
$10,496 (−8.3%)
$504,600 + $392,500
$897,100
2023
$11,448 (+9.7%)
$482,700 + $360,300
$843,000
2022
$10,432 (+10.2%)
$438,800 + $348,500
$787,300
2021
$9,466 (+2.9%)
$424,200 + $348,500
$772,700
2020
$9,202 (+6.1%)
$409,500 + $348,500
$758,000
2019
$8,676 (+5.7%)
$409,500 + $264,100
$673,600
2018
$8,207 (+5.2%)
$380,300 + $229,000
$609,300
2017
$7,802 (+8.6%)
$332,700 + $229,000
$561,700
2016
$7,187 (−2.2%)
$314,500 + $210,900
$525,400
2015
$7,347 (+4.4%)
$277,900 + $210,900
$488,800
2014
$7,039 (+1.9%)
$259,600 + $210,900
$470,500
2013
$6,907 (+5.2%)
$259,600 + $210,900
$470,500
2012
$6,565 (+29.0%)
$245,000 + $210,900
$455,900
2011
$5,091 (−9.7%)
$239,500 + $126,200
$365,700
2010
$5,639 (+4.5%)
$252,300 + $171,400
$423,700
2009
$5,397
$270,600 + $170,300
$440,900
Tax history for 70 Springfield St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$14,408 (+6.7%)
$533,700 + $647,300
$1,181,000
2025
$13,509 (+28.7%)
$533,700 + $622,900
$1,156,600
2024
$10,496 (−8.3%)
$504,600 + $392,500
$897,100
2023
$11,448 (+9.7%)
$482,700 + $360,300
$843,000
2022
$10,432 (+10.2%)
$438,800 + $348,500
$787,300
2021
$9,466 (+2.9%)
$424,200 + $348,500
$772,700
2020
$9,202 (+6.1%)
$409,500 + $348,500
$758,000
2019
$8,676 (+5.7%)
$409,500 + $264,100
$673,600
2018
$8,207 (+5.2%)
$380,300 + $229,000
$609,300
2017
$7,802 (+8.6%)
$332,700 + $229,000
$561,700
2016
$7,187 (−2.2%)
$314,500 + $210,900
$525,400
2015
$7,347 (+4.4%)
$277,900 + $210,900
$488,800
2014
$7,039 (+1.9%)
$259,600 + $210,900
$470,500
2013
$6,907 (+5.2%)
$259,600 + $210,900
$470,500
2012
$6,565 (+29.0%)
$245,000 + $210,900
$455,900
2011
$5,091 (−9.7%)
$239,500 + $126,200
$365,700
2010
$5,639 (+4.5%)
$252,300 + $171,400
$423,700
2009
$5,397
$270,600 + $170,300
$440,900
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,098 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,532
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
1677104S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Pendant
Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Decorative Lighting, Fenced Yard, Garden, Stone Wall
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.14
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $11,448
Tax Year: 2023
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: GPS
UnparsedAddress: 70 Springfield Street, Watertown MA 02472
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Golf, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, University
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,532
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1677104S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
J.R. Lowell Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
8/10
Watertown Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
7/10
Watertown High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
54% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Watertown, MA • 02472
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9 hrs
4.4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$1.43M – $1.73M
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