Don’t miss this exceptionally well-maintained and thoughtfully improved 2-bedroom, 1-bath top-floor condo in an ideal Watertown location. Offering generous living space all on one level, the home is surrounded by windows and filled with natural light, creating a bright, airy feel throughout its oversized rooms and flexible floor plan. Original architectural details add warmth and character, including hardwood floors, high ceilings, built-ins, columns, and distinctive bow windows. The spacious eat-in kitchen provides direct access to a private rear porch, while two comfortable bedrooms offer generous closet space. Additional conveniences include central air conditioning, private laundry, abundant basement storage with walk-out access, and parking for up to three vehicles, including one garage space. Ideally positioned near Mount Auburn Street and Belmont Street, the home offers easy access to restaurants, bakeries, parks, neighborhood conveniences, and public transportation toward Harvard Square, along with convenient connections into Cambridge, Boston, and major commuting routes. Part of a two-unit condominium, the property has also benefited from thoughtful improvements including newer laundry and dishwasher, bathroom updates, LED recessed lighting, exterior painting, porch improvements, and roof work . With exceptional natural light, generous room sizes, period character, central air, private outdoor space, substantial storage, and hard-to-find parking, 118 Hillside offers a compelling opportunity to make your home in one of Watertown’s most convenient neighborhoods.
CondoProperty Type
1920Year Built
4,250 sq ftLot Size
$499Price/Sq.Ft.
$288/moHOA Dues
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Eric Walbridge• Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
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Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Hosmer Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
7/10
Watertown Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
7/10
Watertown High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
6/10
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About East
Watertown
East Watertown, located between the Charles River and Mount Auburn Street, is a residential and commercial Watertown neighborhood with riverfront paths and a compact main-street strip. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Arsenal Street corridor near the Arsenal Yards blocks, where sidewalks meet patios, small storefronts, and a steady hum of errands and coffee runs. Brick mill-era buildings and mid-century apartment houses mix with side streets of classic New England homes. The Charles River Greenway frames daily walks and bike commutes with long water views. Watertown Savings Bank Music Hall and the Mosesian Center for the Arts anchor the local calendar with concerts, exhibits, and classes. Sofra Bakery & Cafe adds a destination counter for pastries and spice-forward lunches.
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Market insights
118 Hillside Rd #118 · $649,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 26 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.5%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$649,000
Median sale price in this area is $584,134. (10% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
26% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Recessed lighting
Study
Broadband and high-speed internet available
Storm door
Insulated windows
Bay, bow, or box windows
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms, both on the second floor
Walk-in closet in the primary bedroom
Closet in the second bedroom
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom on the second floor
Kitchen
Gas stove
Range
Oven
Dishwasher
Garbage disposal
Refrigerator
Custom cabinetry
Dining area
Exterior access
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer
Laundry in the basement and building
Flooring
Wood
Tile
Carpet
Engineered hardwood
Heating & cooling
Central steam heating with natural gas
Individually controlled heating
Central air conditioning
Individually controlled cooling
Exterior features
Porch
Home design
Condominium
Two stories
Upper-level unit
Second-floor entry
Parking
Detached garage
1 garage space
2 open parking spaces
Off-street tandem parking
Construction
Built in 2004
Frame construction
Shingle and tar-and-gravel roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Circuit breakers
100-amp electrical service
HOA & community
Pets allowed
Community amenities include public transportation, shopping, tennis courts, parks, walking and jogging trails, medical facilities, a laundromat, and a bike path
Association fee includes water, sewer, and insurance
Electricity and solar
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What a special home with an amazing amount of square footage all on one-level. Over-sized bright rooms offer a flexible floor plan with open living/dining/family room connecting to private study area. Original charming features include rich wood floors, pillars, two built-in china cabinets, bow windows in dining room and high ceilings. Two bedrooms offer generous closets. Spacious fully applianced eat-in kitchen with direct access to private 16' x 5' back porch. Updated bathroom. Central Air plus replacement windows throughout. Huge amount of basement storage with private washer and dryer included in sale.Walk-out basement for easy storage. Recent common area improvements include blown-in insulation, new gutters & painted exterior. 100% owner occupied. WOW- 1 car garage plus driveway parking spaces. Easy access to many conveniences including 1-1/2 blocks to bus stop into Harvard Square. You could be celebrating Thanksgiving in your new home with plenty of room to entertain and cook!
MLS PIN #71790683
Mar 10, 2015
Sold
$465,000
$357/sq ft
Feb 12, 2015
Pending
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Feb 6, 2015
Listed
$425,000
$327/sq ft
+5
Gracious 2 bedroom 1 bath condo...top floor...flooded with light...beautiful fir floors...open design...original detail....a home !Bonus Library & study.Central air...thermopane windows. Porch for am coffee & wine on summer eves. Large eat-in kitchen.W/D. One car garage plus 2 spaces. Bus to Harvard & Express to Boston. Easy access to highways. Restaurants & shops near by....vibrant East Watertown. OPEN HOUSE SAT.2/7 12-2 and Sun. 12-2 weather permitting. Offers if any due Wednesday at 3pm. extented due to weather. Will be presented Wednesday eve.Owner prefers a quick closing.
MLS PIN #30811470
Jun 28, 2004
Sold
$410,000
$315/sq ft
Apr 3, 2004
Listing Removed
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Feb 9, 2004
Listed
$415,777
$320/sq ft
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
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Last updated by owner on Feb 23, 2017.
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