Welcome home to this bright and inviting one bed, one bath condo at 8 Riverside Street, Unit 3-3. Perfectly positioned just steps from the Charles River and Watertown Square, this 672 square foot residence offers an ideal blend of comfort, modern design, and an exceptional commuter location. The heart of this home is a beautifully appointed kitchen designed for style and functionality, featuring sleek stainless-steel appliances and excellent storage space. The layout flows seamlessly into a bright living space equipped with a wall A/C unit and beautiful hardwood floors that run throughout the main living areas. The bathroom features crisp tile flooring and custom tile bath surround. Additional building perks include an extra storage locker, on-site laundry facilities, and a monthly fee that conveniently includes heat and hot water This property is truly a commuter’s dream. Leave your car in your assigned off-street parking space and take advantage of transit options right at your doorstep. Catch express and local MBTA buses across the street with direct routes to Harvard Square, Kenmore Square, and downtown Boston. For drivers, the Massachusetts Turnpike is just minutes away for quick access into the city or out west, while active commuters will love immediate access to the scenic Charles River bike paths and walking trails.
CondoProperty Type
1962Year Built
$594Price/Sq.Ft.
$449/moHOA Dues
1 spaceParking
Listed by Danielle Schubert• Michelle Lane Real Estate
Downtown Watertown, located between Watertown Square and the Charles River, is a commercial and civic Watertown neighborhood with a walkable main street and a river-edge backdrop. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Watertown Square at Main Street and Mount Auburn Street, where cafés, longtime eateries, small shops, and bus stops keep the sidewalks in motion. Community pillars include the Majestic 7 movie theater, the Watertown Free Public Library, and the Armenian Museum of America. Brick storefronts and compact mixed-use blocks give the streets a classic New England center feel. Pocket greens and the river paths add breathing room between errands and evenings out.
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Market insights
8 Riverside St Unit 3-3 · $399,000
DAYS ON MARKET
15 days
The average home goes pending in 22 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.3%
Most homes are selling 0% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$399,000
Median sale price in this area is $632,103. (58% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
21% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Intercom
4 total rooms
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
Kitchen
Stainless steel appliances
Range
Dishwasher
Microwave
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Laundry in building
Flooring
Tile
Hardwood
Heating & cooling
Baseboard heating
Wall cooling unit(s)
Exterior features
Public transportation, shopping, parks, walk/jog trails, bike path, highway access, T‑station nearby
Home design
Condominium
Low-rise building
Entry at level 3
No one above
Parking
1 assigned off-street parking space
Security
Intercom
Construction
Brick construction
Built as listed in public records
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electric with circuit breakers
Electric for range
HOA & community
Monthly association fee of $449
HOA covers heat, water, sewer, insurance, building and grounds maintenance, and snow removal
Pets allowed with restrictions
Not a senior community
Other
Building name: Riverside Condominium
Approximately 672 above-grade finished area
Community amenities include medical facility access
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Gorgeous condo in Watertown Square across the street from the Charles River. First time on the market in 34 years for this 1BR/1bath unit where pride of ownership shines throughout. Recently remodeled eat-in kitchen with solid surface counters and stainless appliances, sun-filled living room with Smith & Noble motorized window blind & hardwood floors throughout. Full bath with tile floor recently renovated. Professionally managed building with heat, hot water and one parking space included in the condo fee. Laundry and locked storage in the building. Just steps to the T for a quick commute. Grab your bike and go for a ride on the trails along the river. LIVE smart and start building equity while enjoying this maintenance free, pet friendly condo!
Public Records
Feb 4, 1987
Sold
$100,000
$149/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,736 (+4.5%)
$388,200
2025
$4,534 (+9.2%)
$388,200
2024
$4,152 (−12.5%)
$354,900
2023
$4,746 (+5.0%)
$349,500
2022
$4,520 (+9.8%)
$341,100
2021
$4,115 (+0.9%)
$335,900
2020
$4,078 (+10.8%)
$335,900
2019
$3,680 (+2.4%)
$285,700
2018
$3,594 (+3.5%)
$266,800
2017
$3,474 (+21.8%)
$250,100
2016
$2,852 (+5.5%)
$208,500
2015
$2,704 (+0.5%)
$179,900
2014
$2,691 (+1.9%)
$179,900
2013
$2,641 (−9.6%)
$179,900
2012
$2,920 (+3.4%)
$202,800
2011
$2,823 (+1.6%)
$202,800
2010
$2,778 (+8.1%)
$208,700
2009
$2,569
$209,900
Public record
Beds
1
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
—
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
672
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
672
Year built
1962
Style
Condo/Co-op
County
Middlesex County
APN
2352909S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
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