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Listing broker remarks

1890ca Victorian on one of Watertown's finest streets. Located just outside Watertown Square this unique single-family now incorporates the added benefit of a rental unit in the basement. Classic period details feature prominently such as high-ceilings, oversized windows, stained-glass, 3 wood-burning fireplaces, hardwood floors, a hidden powder room and a first floor library with beamed ceiling, wainscotting and French Doors. The vintage mid-century kitchen offers ample cabinets, stone counters and large picture windows overlooking the yard and gardens. The 2nd floor contains 4 well-proportioned bedrooms which includes a master bedroom suite with fireplace. The 3rd floor is fully-finished with flex space for a game room or additional bedrooms and offers another bathroom. The lower-level apartment is vintage 1940's and has been consistently rented for decades.— Real Estate 109

Key details

  • 3,900 sq ft
  • 9,125 lot sq ft
  • 6 beds
  • 4.5 baths
  • 1893 built
  • $474 / sq ft
  • $16,965 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠3⁠8⁠4⁠9⁠5⁠
Last updated
Address
27 Oliver Street
Town
Watertown, MA
ZIP
02472
Deed (Bk/Pg)
47040 / 336

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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.