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Listing broker remarks

Character and quality meet major recent upgrades in this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home, ideally located in one of Watertown's most sought-after neighborhoods. This inviting property offers spacious living areas, flexible bonus spaces, and numerous improvements. The updated kitchen features SS appliances, quartz countertops, a coordinating backsplash, and decorative wood wall trim. The adjoining family room boasts a cathedral ceiling and opens directly to the elevated deck, both offering wonderful views over the lush garden, perfect for spending quality time with friends and loved ones. The fireplaced living room showcases hardwood floors and opens into an oversized sunroom, ideal for a home office, den, or playroom. The dining room features hardwood floors, decorative molding, and a classic chair rail. The spacious primary bedroom includes 2 closets and a newly built private bath with natural light, a double-sink vanity, and enclosed glass walk-in shower. 2 additional good-sized bedrooms round out the second floor, while the main tiled bathroom is also bright and sunny, with a tub and shower. Another room on the 2nd floor offers a second home office option. The walk-up unfinished attic (with new skylights) and the basement, with its great ceiling height, both offer excellent expansion potential. There is also a one-car garage. Major updates include the kitchen, primary bathroom, windows, whole-house insulation, Navien hot water, 200-amp electrical, and main drainpipe replacement. Located just down the street from the brand-new net-zero Watertown High School and renovated Lowell Elementary School, and moments from Victory Field/Park. Enjoy easy access to Watertown Square, the Charles River, Arsenal Yards, Cambridge, and Boston — a rare opportunity to own a move-in-ready home in a highly desirable location.— Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont

Key details

  • 2,160 sq ft
  • 6,000 lot sq ft
  • 3 beds
  • 2.5 baths
  • 1930 built
  • $645 / sq ft
  • $14,745 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠8⁠1⁠1⁠1⁠5⁠
Last updated
Address
25 Lovell Rd
Town
Watertown, MA
ZIP
02472
Deed (Bk/Pg)
1588 / 96

Historic designations

MACRIS Inventory
Doherty, George F. and Catherine M. House · includes WAT.X

What this means for buyers →

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Neighborhood: Watertown

National Historic Landmark

Federally designated as nationally significant — the highest U.S. historic recognition. Section 106 review applies to federal undertakings affecting the property.

National Register

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Owners may qualify for the 20% federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit on certified rehabilitation work.

State Register

Listed on the Massachusetts State Register of Historic Places.

Local Historic District

Inside a Local Historic District. Exterior changes visible from a public way require approval from the local historic district commission.

Local Landmark

Individually designated by the town as a local landmark. Exterior alterations require commission approval.

MACRIS Inventory

Documented in MACRIS, the state historic inventory. Informational only — no regulatory constraints.

Article 85 (Boston)

Subject to Boston Article 85 demolition-delay review, which can pause demolition of buildings 50+ years old for up to 90 days.

Ch. 91 Waterways License

An active MassDEP permit for a dock, pier, seawall, or other structure on or over a Massachusetts waterway. Many older licenses are not digitized; this record is provided for reference only.

Massachusetts Great Pond

A Great Pond under M.G.L. Ch. 91 — the Commonwealth retains public rights to fish and navigate these state-designated waters. Private docks and other waterfront structures require a Waterways License from MassDEP.

Likely Great Pond

The MLS listing describes this property as being on a Great Pond, which would be a state-designated water body under M.G.L. Ch. 91. GIS data did not independently confirm the pond name — verification needed.