44 Adams Avenue
Watertown, MA 02472
$2,875,000 - East Watertown
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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 ...
+ Read More| Listing ID: | 73572961 |
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| List Price: | $2,875,000 |
| Property Type: | Residential |
| Property Sub Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Status: | Active |
| Bedrooms Total: | 4 |
| Bathrooms Full: | 4 |
| Bathrooms Half: | 1 |
| Living Area: | 4,800 |
| Tax Annual Amount: | $27,513 |
| Lot Size Square Feet: | 19,300 |
| Lot Size Acres: | 0.44 |
| Architectural Style: | Georgian |
| City: | Watertown |
| MLS Area Major: | East Watertown |
| County Or Parish: | Middlesex |
| Postal Code: | 02472 |
| Year Built: | 1920 |
| Appliances: | Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood, Plumbed For Ice Maker |
| Cooling: | Central Air |
| Flooring: | Tile, Concrete, Marble, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile |
| Heating: | Radiant, Natural Gas, Extra Flue, Hydro Air, Hydronic Floor Heat(Radiant) |
| Lot Features: | Corner Lot, Gentle Sloping |
| Parking Features: | Attached, Off Street, Paved |
| Status: | Active |
| State Or Province: | MA |
| Water Source: | Public |
| Roof: | Slate, Rubber |
| Window Features: | Insulated Windows, Screens |
| Laundry Features: | In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup |
| Foundation Details: | Concrete Perimeter |
| Postal Code Plus4: | 1391 |
| Electric: | Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service |
| Construction Materials: | Frame, Brick, Stone |
| Listing Contract Date: | 2026-09-08 |
| Cooling?: | Yes |
| Fireplace?: | Yes |
| Garage?: | Yes |
| Heating?: | Yes |
| Lot Size Area: | 0.44 |
| Fireplaces Total: | 2 |
| Rooms Total: | 7 |
| Bathrooms Total Integer: | 5 |
| Attached Garage?: | Yes |
| Basement: | true |
| Basement: | Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete |
| Building Area Source: | Measured |
| Community Features: | Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Golf, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University |
| Door Features: | French Doors, Insulated Doors |
| Exterior Features: | Porch, Deck, Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Screens, City View(s), Fruit Trees, Garden, Stone Wall, ET Irrigation Controller |
| Interior Features: | Closet, Chair Rail, Wainscoting, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding, Recessed Lighting, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Entrance Foyer, Mud Room, Media Room, Game Room, Bathroom, Finish - Cement Plaster, Internet Available - Broadband, Internet Available - DSL |
| Living Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Lot Size Units: | Acres |
| Open Parking?: | Yes |
| Parcel Number: | M:1125 B:0003 L:0012, 853773 |
| Patio And Porch Features: | Porch, Deck, Patio |
| Sewer: | Public Sewer |
| Utilities: | for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection |
| Zoning: | S-10 |
| Covered Spaces: | 1 |
| Elementary School: | Hosmer |
| Garage Spaces: | 1 |
| Green Energy Efficient: | Thermostat |
| Green Water Conservation: | Low Flow Toilet, ET Irrigation Controller |
| High School: | Watertown Hs |
| Middle Or Junior School: | Watertown Middle |
| View: | City |
| Year Built Source: | Public Records |
| Farm Land Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Certificate Number: | 000000120806 |
| Mh:Cooling Zones, Cc:Cooling Zones, Mf:Cooling Zones, Sf:Cooling Zones: | 3 |
| Disclosure: | No |
| Dpr Flag: | No |
| Heat Zones: | 6 |
| Lead Paint: | Unknown |
| Listing Alert: | No |
| List Price Per Sqft: | $598.96 |
| Page: | 409 |
| Price Per Sqft: | $598.96 |
| Square Feet Incl Base: | No |
| Year Round: | Yes |
| Original List Price: | $2,990,000 |
| Parking Total: | 6 |
| Room Bathroom1 Area: | 125.416666666 |
| Room Bathroom1 Features: | Bathroom - Half, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Low Flow Toilet, Lighting - Overhead |
| Room Bathroom1 Length: | 10.75 |
| Room Bathroom1 Level: | First |
| Room Bathroom1 Width: | 11.666666666 |
| Room Bathroom2 Area: | 87.125 |
| Room Bathroom2 Features: | Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Closet - Linen, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Marble, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Low Flow Toilet, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead |
| Room Bathroom2 Length: | 8.5 |
| Room Bathroom2 Level: | Second |
| Room Bathroom2 Width: | 10.25 |
| Room Bathroom3 Area: | 57.527777777 |
| Room Bathroom3 Features: | Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Closet - Linen, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Low Flow Toilet, Dryer Hookup - Electric, Recessed Lighting, Washer Hookup, Lighting - Sconce |
| Room Bathroom3 Length: | 9.083333333 |
| Room Bathroom3 Level: | Third |
| Room Bathroom3 Width: | 6.333333333 |
| Room Bedroom2 Area: | 189 |
| Room Bedroom2 Features: | Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding |
| Room Bedroom2 Length: | 13.5 |
| Room Bedroom2 Level: | Second |
| Room Bedroom2 Width: | 14 |
| Room Bedroom3 Area: | 175.5 |
| Room Bedroom3 Features: | Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding |
| Room Bedroom3 Length: | 13.5 |
| Room Bedroom3 Level: | Second |
| Room Bedroom3 Width: | 13 |
| Room Bedroom4 Area: | 323.118055555 |
| Room Bedroom4 Features: | Bathroom - Full, Skylight, Coffered Ceiling(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Sconce |
| Room Bedroom4 Length: | 13.416666666 |
| Room Bedroom4 Level: | Third |
| Room Bedroom4 Width: | 24.083333333 |
| Room Dining Room Area: | $189.00 |
| Room Dining Room Features: | Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Chair Rail, Exterior Access, Wainscoting, Crown Molding |
| Room Dining Room Length: | 13.5 |
| Room Dining Room Level: | First |
| Room Dining Room Width: | 14 |
| Room Family Room Area: | 309.3125 |
| Room Family Room Features: | Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, French Doors, Cable Hookup, Recessed Lighting |
| Room Family Room Length: | 12.25 |
| Room Family Room Level: | First |
| Room Family Room Width: | 25.25 |
| Room Kitchen Area: | 224.25 |
| Room Kitchen Features: | Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded, Kitchen Island, Recessed Lighting, Stainless Steel Appliances, Wine Chiller, Gas Stove, Lighting - Pendant |
| Room Kitchen Length: | 17.25 |
| Room Kitchen Level: | First |
| Room Kitchen Width: | 13 |
| Room Living Room Area: | 356.597222222 |
| Room Living Room Features: | Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Recessed Lighting, Crown Molding |
| Room Living Room Length: | 13.166666666 |
| Room Living Room Level: | First |
| Room Living Room Width: | 27.083333333 |
| Room Master Bathroom Features: | Yes |
| Room Master Bedroom Area: | 245.777777777 |
| Room Master Bedroom Features: | Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Balcony / Deck, Exterior Access, Lighting - Sconce, Crown Molding |
| Room Master Bedroom Length: | 13.166666666 |
| Room Master Bedroom Level: | Second |
| Room Master Bedroom Width: | 18.666666666 |
| Security Features: | Security System |
| Tax Assessed Value: | $2,255,200 |
| Tax Year: | 2026 |
| View?: | Yes |
| Year Built Details: | Actual |
| Waterview Flag: | No |
| Building Area Total: | 4,800 |
| Above Grade Finished Area: | 4,800 |
| Open Parking Spaces: | 5 |
| Insulation Feature: | Fiberglass, Mixed, Polyicynene Foam |
| Living Area Source: | Measured |
| Adu: | N |
| Beachfront Flag: | No |
Listing Courtesy of: Compass
Listing Agent: Cort LaBonte Coldren Coopersmith Gr
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