A busy weekend ahead in the Watertown real estate market. See which properties will be hosting home seekers. 22 Cypress St., $1,200,000 6 bedroom 3 bathroom 2,806 sq. ft. 2 Family, Open house: Saturday, Aug.
Real Estate
Record Breaking Home Sale in Watertown, Single Family Goes for $2.6+ Million
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The home that fetched a record-breaking figure in Watertown. (Courtesy of Compass)
A four-bedroom Colonial near Oakley Country Club sold for the highest price on record for a single-family home in Watertown. The home at 122 Garfield Street closed for $2.65 million on July 15, 2026. The seller’s agent was Sarah Shimoff of Compass. The home with four bedrooms, three full baths and one half bath was rebuilt and refinished in 2016-17, and has views of the Country Club.
Real Estate
More Than a Dozen Open Houses Around Watertown
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Watertown home seekers have 14 open houses to visit over the weekend of July 24-26. 10 Purvis St. #10, $1,225,000, 3 bedroom 3 bathroom 1,893 sq. ft. Condo, Open houses: Friday, July 24 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM Saturday, July 25 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Sunday, July 26 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
12 Bennett Road, $699,900, 3 bedroom 1 bathroom 1,184 sq.
Development
Developer Looking at Turning Old Mill Building into Residential Building with Retail Space
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A view of the proposed mixed-use project at 9 Galen St. on the site of the former mill building. (From RMR Group Plans)
The large brick building facing the Delta in Watertown Square could be turned into a mixed-use building with six stories and 285 residential units and space for 6,000 sq. ft. of ground-floor retail.
Development
City Council to Hold First Discussion of Watertown Square Project, Including a Parking Garage
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The proposed Demonstration Project in Watertown Square — which includes a parking garage, a residential building, retail space, and green open space — will be discussed by the City Council on Aug. 10 at the Watertown Library. See more information provided by the City of Watertown, below. The City Council, sitting as the Redevelopment Authority, is hosting a hybrid meeting to have an initial discussion regarding the Demonstration Project plan. We encourage you to join and participate in the meeting.
Business
Explore Watertown Square Businesses During WBC Walk & Talk
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Business Coalition:
Join the Watertown Business Coalition and Live Well Watertown for an engaging Walk & Talk through Watertown Square on Thursday, July 23 at 5 p.m. Enjoy a community walk while exploring local businesses, meeting new people, and making meaningful connections in the heart of Watertown. During the walk, attendees will hear from the City’s Economic Development and Planning Team (Erin Rathe and Erika Jerram) as they discuss the Watertown Square Area Plan and the future vision for one of the community’s key business districts. Participants will also have the opportunity to visit WBC member businesses, hear directly from local owners, and learn more about the business community that makes Watertown Square unique. Whether you’re a business owner, resident, or community member, this is a great opportunity to connect, learn, and experience all that Watertown Square has to offer. The Route (as of June 11):
1) Start at The Residence at Watertown Square, 20 Summer St.
Development
Community Meeting to be Held for Proposed Multi-Family Development Just of Main Street
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A community meeting about a proposed multi-family development on Church Hill Street will be held on July 30 in City Hall. The City of Watertown sent out the following announcement:
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT – COMMUNITY MEETING NOTICE
The project applicant will be holding a Public Information Meeting as required by the Watertown Zoning Ordinance related to 6 & 12-14 Church Hill Street proposed multi-family development on Thursday, July 30, 2026. This community meeting is required prior to formal application and public hearing in front of the Planning and Zoning Boards. PROJECT DESCRIPTION and LOCATION:
The project proposes constructing a 3-story multi-family building with 9 residential units and a ground floor parking garage fronting on Church Hill Street. The meeting is presented by the project team, sharing existing site context, conditions, and the redevelopment plans.
Real Estate
11 Homes in Watertown Were Sold This Weekend
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Four condos, a quartet of townhouses, two single families, and a two-family home were sold this week. 9 Fairview Ave., $1,089,000, 4 bedroom 2 bathroom 2,226 sq. ft. 2 Family
16 Russell Ave., $2,020,000, 5 bedroom 4 bathroom 3,679 sq. ft.
Real Estate
21 Open Houses Around Watertown This Weekend
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See the properties hosting homebuyers this weekend in Watertown. 5 Repton Cir. Unit 5405, $449,000, 1 bedroom 1 bathroom 601 sq. ft. Condo, Open houses: Saturday, July 18 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM Sunday, July 19 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
39 Green St., $1,150,000, 4 bedroom 2 bathroom 3,347 sq.