Special opportunity in Watertown’s iconic Oakley CC neighborhood, this turnkey 1887 Stick Style Victorian blends preserved character with refined modern design. With 4 beds, 3 full baths and over 4000 sf, the home retains original details – slate roof, millwork, butler’s pantry – with updated kitchen and baths, custom built-ins, designer window treatments and lighting, lending a distinct European vibe to this American classic. Gracious living flows easily from functional kitchen/mudroom to elegant entertaining rooms with French doors, tiled fireplace, and 9’ ceilings. Beautiful central stair leads to spacious and bright corner bedrooms. Flexible third-floor suite offers ideal space for primary retreat, guests, WFH needs. The reimagined lower level offers 1,000+ sf for media, fitness, wine cellar and storage. Curated outdoor living with a brick patio, Ipe deck, landscaped fenced yard, colorful gardens and planting beds, garage for storage, driveway w/EV charging. Not to be missed!
- Heating System:
- Central, Forced Air, Radiant, Natural Gas
- Cooling System:
- Central Air
- Basement:
- Partially Finished, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Interior Entry
- Fireplace:
- Living Room
- Parking:
- Storage, Off Street, Paved, Detached, Paved Drive
- Appliances:
- Disposal, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Gas Water Heater, Water Heater
- Construction:
- Frame
- Exterior Unit Features:
- Professional Landscaping, Patio, Porch, Fenced Yard, Sprinkler System, Deck - Wood, Rain Gutters, Storage, Garden
- Flooring:
- Tile, Wood, Bamboo, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet, Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wood
- Sewer:
- Public Sewer
- Style:
- Victorian
- Water:
- Public
- Disclosure:
- Selling "as is", shed gifted to buyer. Electric heat in family room only. Some casement windows in rear addition do not crank open. Pull-down staircase in garage is not solidly secured. Wall-mount AC units in addition and bedrooms do not work., Buyers and agents must verify all information and perform their own due diligence. Owner is open to considering requests from a Buyer forconcessions to the Buyer. Owner instructs buyers to request commissions/concessions in offer submission for consideration.
- Electric Feature:
- Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- Garage Parking
- Interior Features:
- Closet/cabinets - Custom Built, Recessed Lighting, Home Office, Exercise Room, Media Room, Entry Hall, Mud Room, Lighting - Pendant, Wine Cellar
- Lead Paint:
- Unknown
- Laundry Features:
- Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Second Floor
- Road Type:
- Paved
- Grade School:
- Hosmer - Confirm W/Wps
- High School:
- Whs
- Middle School:
- Wms
- Market Time:
- 20
- Parking Spaces:
- 3
- Tax Year:
- 2026
- Status:
- Closed
- Price Per Sqft:
- $606
- Zoning:
- S6
- Orig Price:
- $1,995,000
- Fireplaces:
- 1
- Waterfront:
- No
- MlsStatus:
- Sold
- City:
- Watertown
- State:
- MA
- County:
- Middlesex
- Postal Code:
- 02472
- Longitude:
- W72° 49' 22''
- Latitude:
- N42° 22' 13.1''
Residential
23 Columbia Street, Watertown, Massachusetts
- Property Type :
- Residential
- Listing Type :
- For Sale
- Price :
- $1,995,000
- Bedrooms :
- 4
- Rooms :
- 10
- Total Bathrooms :
- 3
- Full Bathrooms :
- 3
- Square Footage :
- 3,135 Sqft
- Year Built :
- 1887
- Lot Area :
- 0.24 Acre
- Listing ID :
- 73506270
- Stephen E. Robb
- View website
- 617-212-0251
-
srobb@robbenterprises.com
