For Sale

97 Melendy Ave Unit 97, Watertown, MA

Watertown · MA 02472

$799,900
Price
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1873
Sq. ft.

Overview

Property type: Single Family
Year built: Built in 1910
Lot size: 9,999 Sq.Ft Lot
Price per square foot: $427 / Sq.Ft
Parking: 2 Off Street Spaces
Heating & cooling: Heat, Mini-Split, Electric, AC

About this home

Brand new and beautifully renovated half-duplex with private yard and no condo fee! This home offers the feel of single-family living with the exclusive use of the side yard and your own brand-new two-car driveway. Completely gutted and rebuilt, this 4-level home combines classic character, high ceilings, modern updates, and flexible living space. Three finished levels, plus private basement storage. The main level features a new kitchen with warm cabinetry, quartz counters, stainless appliances, gas range, and extra-deep sink, and opens to a spacious dining room and bright living room with high ceilings and mini-split for year-round comfort. A stylish half bath completes the main level. Upstairs, features you’ll find a spacious primary bedroom, a spa-inspired bath with double vanities, a soaking tub, and a separate shower. Then a second bedroom and a versatile bonus room provide options for a home office, walk-in closet, and exercise space. The third level adds another bedroom with high ceilings plus a flexible bonus room ideal for a guest space, studio, office, etc. Outside, enjoy a fully fenced level yard with an extra-large paver patio, rock wall, perennial gardens, grape trellis, and raised beds. Additional highlights include a brand-new on-demand hot water heater, approximately 10-year-old gas boiler, and 2-year transferable builder's warranty. No HOA or condo fee; each side shares the master insurance policy. Conveniently located minutes from Arsenal Yards, the Charles River Greenway and bike path, Watertown Square, Mass Pike, Storrow Drive, Cambridge, downtown Boston, and public transportation.

Neighborhood & Transit

97 Melendy Ave, Watertown · MA 02472

Nearby transit

Within 0.5 mile, measured straight-line to the nearest station entrance.

No subway or commuter rail stations within 0.5 mile.

Price Insight

Days on Market:
76 days
Listing Price:
$799,900
Price per Sq.Ft:
$427
Tax Assessment:
$260,900 in 2026
Taxes:
$265 / Monthly

Home Facts

Interior Features

Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,873 Sq.Ft
Kitchen
Main Floor, Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Primary Bedroom
Floor 2
Laundry
Unknown
Living levels
Unknown
Rooms
8
Above grade area
1873
Flooring
Wood, Tile, Luxury Vinyl Plank / LVP
Lead paint
Unknown

Utilities

Heating Type
Ductless Mini-Split System, Electric Baseboard, Unit Control
Heating Zone
2
Cooling
Ductless Mini-Split System
Cooling Zones
Unknown
Water
City/Town Water
Sewer
City/Town Sewer
Electric Features
Circuit Breakers

Exterior Features

Lot Size
9,999 Sq.Ft
Lot Description
Fenced/Enclosed, Level
Exterior Features
Garden Area, Patio, Fenced Yard

Parking

Garage Parking
0 Parking Spaces
Off Street Parking
2 Parking Spaces, Improved Driveway

Construction Details

Construction Type
Unknown
Siding
Unknown
Roof
Slate

Green Features

Electric Vehicle Charger
Unknown
Solar Panels
Unknown
Green Certified
Unknown
Insulation Features
Unknown
Energy Features
Unknown

Room details

Living room level
First Floor
Dining room level
First Floor
Bedroom 2 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 3 level
Third Floor
Bathroom 1 level
First Floor
Bathroom 2 level
Second Floor

Listing information

Listing agent
Megan Tolland
Listing office
Realty Executives Boston West
MLS PIN #
73566263
Disclosure
1st, 2nd and 3rd floors fully renovated in 2025/2026. Basement is original. No condo fee, units share common insurance. Insurance is higher this year due to renovations/construction. No mini split on 3rd floor. Floorplan for info and marketing purposes only; buyer to do due diligence.