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Perched at the top of Hillside Road, this corner-lot home offers a wonderful combination of sunlight, privacy, mature trees, and comfortable city living in East Watertown. The open floor-plan unit features hardwood floors, built-in bookcases, ample closet space and abundant windows. You'll enjoy cooking in the well-designed kitchen with its wood cabinets, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, and a bay window for year-round herb growing. The main level also includes two bedrooms, a full bath, a gas fireplace, and a wonderful sunroom currently used as an office. Upstairs, the airy primary bedroom features a large double closet, an en suite bathroom with a sauna and access to the attic. From the kitchen step onto the back porch to enjoy views of the side and front gardens, trees, and a friendly cul-de-sac neighborhood. The basement is spacious enough for storage, gym equipment or a play space. Near the many restaurants and shops on Belmont, Mount Auburn and Arsenal Streets, you’ll also be able to walk to several parks and playgrounds, and reach Storrow Drive or the Mass Pike by car in minutes. Two nearby bus lines take you to Harvard Square, Watertown Square, or Waverley Square (with a commuter rail connection). Updated HVAC system and tankless water heater.
CondoProperty Type
1925Year Built
$421Price/Sq.Ft.
$285/moHOA Dues
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Laurie Crane• Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
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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Offer insights
129 Hillside Rd #2 · $800,000
$813K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $813K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 42 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.8%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Home office
Bay, bow, or box windows
Recessed lighting
Ceiling fans
Fireplace in the living room
Basement
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms: one on the second floor and two on the first floor
Hardwood flooring
Walk-in closet and double closet in the second-floor bedroom
Closets in both first-floor bedrooms, including custom-built closet cabinetry in one
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms, one on each floor
Second-floor bathroom with tiled shower stall, double vanity, stone or granite countertops, linen closet, and steam or sauna
Kitchen
Gas range, dishwasher, and refrigerator
Stainless steel appliances
Stone or granite countertops
Hardwood flooring
Bay, bow, or box window
Laundry & utility
In-unit laundry
Washer and dryer
Washer hookup and electric dryer hookup
Laundry in the basement
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating & cooling
Forced-air, natural gas heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Porch
Home design
Condominium
Two stories
Upper-level entry
Parking
Detached garage
Off-street parking
Three parking spaces, including one covered space and two open spaces
Construction
Built in 2005
Block construction
Shingle roof
Lead paint certified treated
Utilities
Public water and sewer
100-amp electric service
Gas range hookup
Electric dryer hookup
HOA & community
Monthly association fee includes water, sewer, and insurance
Pets allowed
Community amenities include public transportation, shopping, parks, walking and jogging trails, golf, medical facilities, a laundromat, bike paths, conservation areas, highway access, places of worship, and public and private schools and a university
Electricity and solar
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AMAZING TH style Condo w 1900+ ft on private corner lot w 7rooms,3bdrms + lge office/study and 2full bathrms. Open style lvg with lovely gas f/place,formal diningrm,kitchen with custom cab'ts, & granite & SS appliances.Beaut H/W flrs thru-out,central AC .3rd flr LG MBR with bth and a SAUNA! Gorgeous moldings thru-out.Open floor plan,perfect for entertaining! Lots of sunlight throughout.Landscaped yard with lovely stonework,walk to buses, 10 mins to Harvard Sq & all major routes. Don't miss out!
MLS PIN #70308907
Apr 27, 2006
Sold
$520,000
$273/sq ft
Mar 28, 2006
Listing Removed
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Jan 3, 2006
Listed
$539,000
$283/sq ft
"HUGE PRICE REDUCTION"Ready to move into this fabulous'totally' renovated TH condo on corner lot.7rms,3-4bedrooms,2full bathrooms-one with jacuzzi.Livingroom with lovely gas f/place,formal diningroom,kitchen with custom cabinets, granite and SS appliances.SAUNA in MBR. Beaut new H/W flrs,windows,doors,central C/A.Gorgeous moldings thru-out.Open floor plan,perfect for entertaining!2 Beaut Decks.Lge basement that could be finished.4 pkg,1 in garge.Nice yard,On Bel/Camb line.Pets ok.Oh 3/26 12-2pm
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,874 (+8.7%)
$759,800
2024
$8,163 (−8.9%)
$697,700
2023
$8,964 (+12.0%)
$660,100
2022
$8,000 (+10.0%)
$603,800
2021
$7,273 (+5.3%)
$593,700
2020
$6,904 (+5.7%)
$568,700
2019
$6,533 (+3.9%)
$507,200
2018
$6,285 (−3.0%)
$466,600
2017
$6,481 (+1.5%)
$466,600
2016
$6,383 (−9.0%)
$466,600
2015
$7,013 (+18.1%)
$466,600
2014
$5,938 (+1.9%)
$396,900
2013
$5,826 (+1.9%)
$396,900
2012
$5,715 (+3.4%)
$396,900
2011
$5,525 (−0.6%)
$396,900
2010
$5,556 (+5.5%)
$417,400
2009
$5,268
$430,400
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
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Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,902
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,902
Year built
1925
Style
Condo/Co-op
County
Middlesex County
APN
4610325
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.
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