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    20-22 Franklin Street, Watertown, MA 02472

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    $1,149,900

    Vacant two-family offers two-bedroom layouts, covered porches, and a detached two-car garage near Watertown High School.

    Type:2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
    Property size:
    2,330 SF
    Price / SF:
    $493/SF
    Added:
    Jun 25, 2026
    Days on Market:
    11
    Last Refresh:
    Jul 1 at 2:35 am

    Property Features for 20-22 Franklin Street

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    2,330 SF
    Property subtype
    2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1935

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    Scarlett Tamburro
    Scarlett Tamburro

    Listing office Compass

    Listing date Jun 25, 2026

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    HighLights

    • Vacant two‑family built in 1935 with two 2‑bedroom, 1‑bath units
    • First‑floor unit updates include updated kitchen and bath, refinished hardwood floors, replacement windows, newer appliances, and hot water heater (2025)
    • Recent exterior and systems improvements include exterior painting, replacement attic windows, updated electrical with separate services and whole‑house surge protection
    • Additional repairs and replacements include chimney repairs and repointing, new front railings and storm door, and replacement windows in portions of the second‑floor unit
    • Detached two‑car garage, fenced backyard, covered porches, French drains
    • Located directly across from new Watertown High School; minutes to Arsenal Yards, shopping, dining, public transportation, and highways

    Overview

    This vacant two-family duplex provides two separate units, each with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Updates include an updated kitchen and bath in the first-floor unit, refinished hardwood floors, replacement windows, newer appliances, and a new hot water heater installed in 2025. Additional recent improvements are noted throughout the property, including exterior painting, replacement attic windows, updated electrical with separate services and whole-house surge protection, chimney repairs and repointing, new front railings, and a new storm door. Portions of the second-floor unit also have replacement windows.

    The property includes a detached two-car garage, a fenced backyard, covered porches, and French drains. The address is 20-22 Franklin Street, Watertown, MA 02472. The duplex is located directly across from the new Watertown High School and is described as being just minutes from Arsenal Yards, shopping, dining, public transportation, and highways.

    With separate unit layouts and multiple documented upgrades, this property can fit an owner-occupant seeking rental income to help offset housing costs, or an investor looking for a well-maintained two-family. The combination of porch access, fenced outdoor space, and a detached garage supports a practical residential use for tenants or an owner’s household.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Duplexes

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    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

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    City
    Watertown
    County
    Middlesex
    State
    Massachusetts
    Longitude
    -71.1752236
    Latitude
    42.3677822

    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Duplex - Vacant two-family offers two-bedroom layouts, covered porches, and a detached two-car garage near Watertown High School.
    Where is this duplex located?
    The property is located at 20-22 Franklin Street Watertown, MA.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $1,149,900.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Vacant two‑family built in 1935 with two 2‑bedroom, 1‑bath units; First‑floor unit updates include updated kitchen and bath, refinished hardwood floors, replacement windows, newer appliances, and hot water heater (2025); Recent exterior and systems improvements include exterior painting, replacement attic windows, updated electrical with separate services and whole‑house surge protection
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