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$2,990,000

Est. $18,405/mo —

•

4,800

sq ft

44 Adams Ave, Watertown, MA 02472

About this home

Perched on a coveted Watertown knoll, this stately 1920 Georgian Revival offers a rare combination of timeless elegance, ultimate privacy, and modern luxury—perfectly tailored for both sophisticated entertaining and comfortable everyday living. Nestled on an extraordinary 19,300 sqft lot, this sprawling 4BR/4.5BA estate boasts 4800 sqft of meticulously renovated interior space with striking Boston views. The light-filled main level features high ceilings, rich quarter-sawn hardwoods, crisp architectural millwork, and two inviting fireplaces, creating a warm, inviting atmosphere for gatherings. At the heart of the home is a professional-grade chef's kitchen, complete with a massive over-sized island for casual dining, custom Plato cabinetry, and premium Sub-Zero/Wolf appliances. The upper levels offer incredible flexibility, featuring a stunning primary suite oasis with a private dressing room and secluded deck, alongside a charming 3rd-floor bonus suite—ideal for a casual lounge, home office, or guest retreat. Downstairs, an expansive, fully finished basement provides the perfect footprint for a media room or home gym. Outside, a complete transformation of the grounds has created a private, resort-style backyard paradise. The expanded bluestone terrace connects seamlessly to a custom outdoor kitchen featuring a Blaze natural-gas grill, Big Green Egg, and a cozy natural-gas fireplace. The flat yard features premium engineered turf for year-round recreation, extensive landscape lighting, and a 7-zone irrigation system, all framed by over 30 new trees and beautiful retaining walls for absolute privacy. Complete with two separate driveways and a garage, this complete indoor-outdoor residence offers an unparalleled lifestyle within easy reach of Cambridge and Boston.

Single-familyProperty Type

1920Year Built

0.44 acresLot Size

$623Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Cort LaBonte Coldren Coopersmith Gr • Compass

Listed by Colleen Coopersmith • Compass

Listing updated: Sep 8, 2026 at 10:37am

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #73572961

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$18,405 per month

Principal and interest$15,714

Property taxes

$2,293

HOA dues

Home insurance

$399

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Hosmer Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi

7/10

Watertown Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi

7/10

Watertown High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi

6/10

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About

Brigham

Brigham, located between Mount Auburn Street and Arsenal Street, is a residential and commercial Watertown neighborhood with a river-edge greenway and a walkable retail corridor. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Arsenal Yards district off Arsenal Street, where patios, small storefronts, and cinema crowds set a steady, social pace. Landmark homes and compact apartment buildings line side streets, while larger brick-and-glass redevelopments cluster near the former armory grounds. The Charles River paths and nearby parks shape daily routines with water views and long, flat routes. Local pillars such as the Majestic 7, Not Your Average Joe’s, and Deluxe Town Diner give the area a recognizable rhythm. Transit-heavy arterials frame the edges, keeping the neighborhood connected to Cambridge and downtown Watertown.

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Market insights

44 Adams Ave · $2,990,000

DAYS ON MARKET

The average home goes pending in 20 days.

SALE-TO-LIST

Most homes are selling 3% above list price.

LIST PRICE

Median sale price in this area is $917,465. (69% lower than this home)

PRICE DROP

19% 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
Seven total rooms
French doors
Insulated doors
Insulated windows with screens
Closets including custom built cabinets
Chair rail and wainscoting
Crown molding and recessed lighting
Overhead lighting and sconce lighting
Entrance foyer and mud room
Media room and game room
Countertops are stone/granite/solid
Finished cement plaster interior
Broadband and DSL internet available
Two fireplaces

Bedrooms
Primary bedroom on the second level with walk-in closet, hardwood flooring, balcony/deck, exterior access, sconce lighting and crown molding
Second bedroom on the second level with custom built closets, hardwood flooring, overhead lighting and crown molding
Third bedroom on the second level with hardwood flooring, cable hookup, overhead lighting and crown molding
Fourth bedroom on the third level with full bathroom access, skylight, coffered ceiling, hardwood flooring and sconce lighting

Bathrooms
Four full bathrooms and one half bathroom
Master bathroom present
Bathrooms feature double vanities, stone/granite countertops, marble or stone/ceramic tile flooring, linen closets and low-flow toilets
One bathroom includes a tiled tub and shower combination
Recessed lighting in some bathrooms; electric dryer and washer hookups available in a bathroom area

Kitchen
Hardwood flooring
Upgraded stone/granite countertops
Kitchen island
Stainless steel appliances
Gas stove
Wine chiller
Range hood
Pendant and recessed lighting
Plumbed for ice maker

Laundry & utility
Laundry in basement with washer and electric dryer hookups
Washer hookup and dryer hookup provided
Tankless and standard water heaters
Plumbed for icemaker

Flooring
Hardwood
Tile
Stone/ceramic tile
Marble
Concrete

Heating & cooling
Radiant heating including hydronic floor heat (radiant)
Natural gas heating with extra flue and hydro air
Central air conditioning

Sale and tax history for 44 Adams Ave

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73572961

Sep 8, 2026

Listed

$2,990,000

$623/sq ft

MLS PIN #72594017

Feb 14, 2020

Sold

$2,400,000

$500/sq ft

Dec 28, 2019

Pending

—

Dec 14, 2019

Contingent

—

Nov 19, 2019

Listed

$2,400,000

$500/sq ft

+12

Georgian Revival located on one of the finest streets in town. Sited on an extraordinary lot on a lovely knoll, this gracious property affords privacy, serenity, elegance and Boston views while offering high-end modern amenities. Thoughtfully-renovated, with an eye towards preservation and restoration, period features abound such as crisp architectural millwork, French Doors, hidden built-ins, 2 fireplaces, quarter-sawn hardwood floors, front and rear mudrooms and a proper New England foyer. Fully-updated with new systems throughout including electrical, plumbing and state-of-the-art 6-zone hydronic & hydro-air heating. Other features include Marvin architectural windows, Iycenene insulation, 4 1/2 bathrooms, 3-zones of air-conditioning, professional-grade kitchen w/custom inset cabinets by Plato and appliances by Sub Zero and Wolf. Oversized finished basement, 2 separate driveways w/garage, bluestone patio & walkways, 2 decks and a secret garden

MLS PIN #72414612

Feb 11, 2019

Sold

$1,075,000

$224/sq ft

Jan 2, 2019

Pending

—

Nov 29, 2018

Price Changed

$1,200,000

$250/sq ft

Oct 23, 2018

Listed

$1,300,000

$271/sq ft

+13

Magnificent center entrance Colonial perched on large lot where Adams Ave meets Shattuck Rd at the back of the Oakley Country Club. The William and Elizabeth Duncan House built in 1920 has been filled by a loving family and great memories for decades. The space is immense with high ceilings and large rooms. Ideal layout with three levels of finished and flexible living area. Off the inviting foyer to the left is the living room and sun room combination w/ double sided fireplace. Off the foyer to the right is the dining room with french doors opening to a covered porch. The kitchen opens to a full pantry and breakfast room. The 2nd floor includes the master bedroom w/ full bath, access to private deck, and walk in closet/dressing room. 3rd floor is family room or master suite w/ full bath. The new owner is left with the opportunity to customize this special home to their liking. Located 8 miles from Boston, 3 miles from Harvard Sq. Walk to Coolidge Sq, Arsenal Yards, Athena and Tufts!

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$27,513 (+11.4%)

$786,800 + $1,468,400

$2,255,200

2025

$24,702 (−1.5%)

$786,800 + $1,328,100

$2,114,900

2024

$25,087 (−3.3%)

$761,600 + $1,382,600

$2,144,200

2023

$25,935 (+8.3%)

$682,900 + $1,226,900

$1,909,800

2022

$23,939 (+14.1%)

$623,300 + $1,183,400

$1,806,700

2021

$20,974 (+53.4%)

$528,800 + $1,183,400

$1,712,200

2020

$13,677 (+6.8%)

$513,000 + $613,600

$1,126,600

2019

$12,807 (+2.8%)

$489,400 + $504,900

$994,300

2018

$12,453 (+1.3%)

$489,400 + $435,100

$924,500

2017

$12,294 (+6.3%)

$450,000 + $435,100

$885,100

2016

$11,560 (−5.5%)

$450,000 + $395,000

$845,000

2015

$12,227 (+0.5%)

$418,500 + $395,000

$813,500

2014

$12,170 (+1.9%)

$418,500 + $395,000

$813,500

2013

$11,942 (+5.0%)

$418,500 + $395,000

$813,500

2012

$11,375 (+10.0%)

$394,900 + $395,000

$789,900

2011

$10,344 (−11.6%)

$394,900 + $348,200

$743,100

2010

$11,699 (+5.3%)

$415,300 + $463,700

$879,000

2009

$11,111

$501,100 + $406,700

$907,800

Public record

Beds

Baths

4.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.44 Acres

Year renovated

2010

Finished Sq. Ft.

3,601

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

3,601

Year built

1920

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

959666S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

2/10 Fire Factor

0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

59% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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Redfin Estimate for 44 Adams Ave

$3,034,826

$45K over list price of $2.99M

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