Great opportunity to own this 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home perfectly situated in a desirable central Watertown neighborhood. Offering a traditional layout, generous outdoor space, and plenty of potential, this property is an ideal opportunity to make it your own and create the home you’ve been looking for. The 1st floor features a welcoming living room w/ a fireplace and hardwood floors, along w/ a spacious dining room w/ hardwood flooring that flows naturally into the kitchen. An additional office provides flexible space for working from home, a study, or a playroom, while a convenient half bath completes the 1st floor. Upstairs, you’ll find 3 bright corner bedrooms, each offering good natural light, along w/ a full bathroom. The lower level provides excellent potential for additional finished living space and includes a walkout to the large backyard, offering plenty of room for outdoor entertaining, gardening, play, or simply enjoying the space. The location is hard to beat just around the corner from the newly renovated Lowell Elementary School and minutes from Watertown’s new net-zero high school. Enjoy easy access to Waverley Square and the commuter rail, Arsenal Yards, Watertown Square, Cambridge, and Boston, w/ convenient access to major transportation routes. A wonderful opportunity to put your own stamp on a home in a highly desirable Watertown location.
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Last Checked: October 3rd, 2026 at 5:53am (Source: MLS PIN #73583476)
Air Conditioning
Waterview
Lead Paint Free
General Information for 138 Forest St, Watertown MA 02472
Listing ID73583476
Property TypeSingle Family / Detached
Price$750,000 ($575.15/SqFt)
StyleColonial
CityWatertown
CountyMiddlesex
Neighborhood(s)
Garage Parking0
ZoningT
Year Built1920
Year Built SourcePublic Records
Year Built DetailsApproximate
Interior Features for 138 Forest St, Watertown MA 02472
Approximate Living Area Total1304
Living Area Includes BasementNo
Rooms8
Bedrooms3
Primary En Suite BathroomNo
BasementFull
Cooling1, Split
Fireplaces
AppliancesRange
FlooringTile
Electric220 Volts
Exterior Features for 138 Forest St, Watertown MA 02472
Approximate Lot Size (Acres)0.11
Approximate Lot Size (Square Feet)4991
Total Parking2
Garage Parking0
WaterPublic
SewerPublic Sewer
Lot Features
Parking Features1
Exterior FeaturesPorch
Foundation Materials
Construction Materials
Road Frontage Type
Patio & PorchCovered
Roof MaterialAsphalt/fiberglass Shingles
Utility Connections
Water ViewsNo
Water Views Features
Waterfront0
Waterfront Features
Pool Features
Horse Permitted0
Horse Amenities
Disclosures for 138 Forest St, Watertown MA 02472
Lead PaintNone
UFFI
Living Area Includes BasementNo
Living Area Disclosure
Building Area SourcePublic Records
Special Listing Conditions
ExclusionsWall Mounted Vac In Garage. Hose Reels. Tv Wall Mounts. Japanese Maple Tree.
Compensation Based On
Financial Information for 138 Forest St, Watertown MA 02472
Association Fee
Association Fee Frequency
Association Fee Includes
Real Estate Tax9016
Tax Year2026
Assessed Value$739,000
Location Information for 138 Forest St, Watertown MA 02472
Elementary SchoolLowell
Middle SchoolWms
High SchoolWhs
Neighborhood(s)
Area AmenitiesWalk/jog Trails
Contact Information for 138 Forest St, Watertown MA 02472