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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!

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Basic Information

  • Bedrooms4
  • Mls StatusUnder Agreement
  • Bathroom3
  • Contingency Pending P&S
  • Lot Features Corner Lot, Gentle Sloping
  • Parcel Number 853481
  • Road Frontage DescriptionPaved

Tax Information

  • Tax Assessed Value $1,461,500
  • Tax Year 2026
  • Taxes$14,146

School Information

  • High School Watertown
  • Elementary SchoolHosmer - Confirm W/Wps
  • High SchoolWatertown
  • Junior HighWms

Parking

  • Parking Spaces3
  • Garage YN Yes
  • Open Parking YN Yes
  • Parking Features Detached, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Rooms

  • Bathroom 1 Main, First
  • Bathroom 2 Second
  • Bathroom 3 Third
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal 3
  • Bedroom 2 Second
  • Bedroom 3 Second
  • Bedroom 4 Third
  • Dining Room Main, First
  • Family Room Main, First
  • Full Bath3
  • Kitchen Main, First
  • Living Room Main, First
  • Main Level Bathrooms 1
  • Master Bedroom Second
  • Office Third

Basic Information

  • List Price$1,995,000
  • MLS Number73506270
  • Modification Date05/13/2026
  • Property SubTypeSingle Family Residence
  • PurchaseContractDate05/04/2026
  • Virtual TourView Tour

Location

  • SubdivisionOakley Cc
  • Address23 Columbia Street
  • Building Number23
  • CountyMiddlesex
  • StateMA
  • StreetColumbia Street
  • TownWatertown
  • Zip02472

Building

  • BasementPartially Finished, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Sump Pump
  • Building Area Units Square Feet
  • Construction Materials Frame
  • Door Features French Doors
  • FireplaceYes
  • Fireplace Features Living Room
  • Fireplaces Total 1
  • FoundationStone
  • Patio And Porch Features Porch, Deck - Wood, Patio
  • Property StyleVictorian
  • Rooms10
  • Utilities For Gas Range, For Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
  • Window Features Storm Window(s)
  • Year Built1887
  • Year Built Details Approximate
  • Year Built Source Public Records

Property

  • Acreage0.24

Interior

  • Flooring
    • Bamboo
    • Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
    • Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
    • Flooring - Wood
    • Tile
    • Wood
  • Interior Features
    • Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built
    • Entry Hall
    • Exercise Room
    • Home Office
    • Lighting - Pendant
    • Media Room
    • Mud Room
    • Recessed Lighting
    • Wine Cellar

Exterior

  • Exterior Features
    • Deck - Wood
    • Fenced Yard
    • Garden
    • Patio
    • Porch
    • Professional Landscaping
    • Rain Gutters
    • Sprinkler System
    • Storage
  • Fencing Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • RoofShingle, Slate, Rubber

Utilities

  • Cooling Central Air
  • Cooling YN Yes
  • Electric Circuit Breakers,200+ Amp Service
  • Heat SystemYes
  • Heating Central, Forced Air, Radiant, Natural Gas
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Water Source Public

Property Information

  • Square Feet3,135
  • Building Area Source Measured
  • Living Area 3,135
  • Lot Size Square Feet 10,501
  • Lot Size Units Acres
  • Property Condition Remodeled
  • Road Responsibility Public Maintained Road

Amenities

  • Amenities
    • Bike Path
    • Golf
    • Highway Access
    • Park
    • Public School
    • Public Transportation
    • Shopping
    • Tennis Court(s)
    • Walk/Jog Trails
  • Appliances IncludedGas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood, Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Green Energy Efficient Thermostat

Other

  • Date Listed04/23/2026
  • Farm Land Area Units Square Feet

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Listed by Laura Segal of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

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