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Listing broker remarks

Rare multigenerational living located in the most desirable neighborhood of Watertown, this fully renovated and thoughtfully restored five bedroom, four and one half bath home blends charm with modern living. A spacious single-family residence with high ceilings, elegant details, and updated systems throughout. The open, light-filled layout features a stylish kitchen with separate pantry, generous living and dining spaces, and beautifully finished bedrooms, including a serene primary suite with an enclosed sunlit balcony. Standout features include the in-law suite with a separate entrance in the lower level and versatile third-floor teen or guest suite. Enjoy a spacious yard, professionally designed hardscape and landscape with premium curated plantings. With Arsenal Yards at your doorstep, enjoy award-winning dining, cinema, and premium fitness studios. Steps from the scenic Charles River Greenway, this location offers an active lifestyle and 20 minutes from Boston.— Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

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Key details

  • 4,537 sq ft
  • 8,571 lot sq ft
  • 5 beds
  • 4.5 baths
  • 1916 built
  • $600 / sq ft
  • $17,634 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠4⁠7⁠2⁠0⁠3⁠
Last updated
Address
68 Barnard Avenue
Town
Watertown, MA
ZIP
02472
Deed (Bk/Pg)
71076 / 88

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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.