Auburn Mount Auburn St Watertown, MA 02472
- Commercial real estate
- 1.54 lot acres
Current Use by Public Records
- Commercial real estate
Property Details for Auburn Mount Auburn St
- Year built
- 1894
- Lot size
- 1.54 lot acres
- Property type
- Commercial real estate
Description
This exceptional 1.54-acre property in Watertown, MA, presents a unique redevelopment opportunity for developers, religious organizations, and community groups. The site features a prominent landmark: the Belmont-Watertown United Methodist Church, a picturesque Romanesque-style building constructed circa 1894, complemented by a 1924 addition and a freestanding seminarian house dating back to 1897. The combined gross building area exceeds 30,000 square feet. The main church building boasts a stunning sanctuary with impressive stained-glass windows, open wood trusses, and seating for 500. The property also includes ample parking, accommodating 32+ vehicles. Its prime location, less than one mile from Mass Pike exit 127 in Newton Corner, offers excellent access to Downtown Boston, Logan Airport, Cambridge, and surrounding suburban areas. This presents a compelling chance to create much-needed affordable housing integrated with community and cultural services, capitalizing on the property's historical significance and convenient location. The asking price is $5,000,000. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial property with significant development potential in a highly desirable location.
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- Local Demand
- City
- Watertown
- County
- Middlesex
- State
- Massachusetts
- Longitude
- -71.1839
- Latitude
- 42.3654
