First Time Homebuyers Workshop at Watertown Library

The following announcement was provided by real estate agent Sandra Andronic:

Home Sweet Home: A First Time Homebuyers Workshop

Join us at the Watertown Free Public Library for an exciting event designed to help first-time homebuyers navigate the process of purchasing their dream home. Whether you’re a complete novice or have some knowledge, this workshop is perfect for anyone looking to make their homeownership dreams a reality. Our expert speakers will cover topics such as budgeting, mortgage options, finding the right neighborhood, and more. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and tips from industry professionals. Mark your calendars for this informative and engaging event!

Real Estate Networking Event Hosted by Charles River Chamber

The Charles River Regional Chamber will host a networking event in Watertown for real estate professionals. The Chamber sent out the following information:

Join the Chamber’s Real Estate Committee for a night of in-person networking at Compass Kitchen’s showroom in Watertown. Meet local Investors, residential realtors, commercial brokers, property managers, mortgage brokers, and legal and financial services professionals. Real Estate Networking Event

WHEN: Thurs. March 16, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.

WHERE: Compass Kitchen, 110 Arlington St., Watertown

COST: Free for members, $25 for nonmembers

RSVP Here

Mount Auburn Cemetery Selling Land in Watertown

Mount Auburn Cemetery. Mount Auburn Cemetery is seeking a buyer for several acres of land in Watertown which it owns. According to a Boston Globe article, the historic cemetery located in Watertown and Cambridge plans to sell six acres of land. See the story here. The land, located on Grove Street, currently has a parking lot and used to be a cement plant.

Warehouse off Pleasant Street Renovated and Sold for $15 Million

Calare Properties (Calare), a private Massachusetts-based real estate investment firm and operator, announced that it has sold 20 Seyon Street in Watertown, Mass. for $15 million, with 100 percent of the 94,268 SF property leased through January 2024. Calare sent out the following press release:

Calare purchased the warehouse distribution facility, located on 5-acres of land, in 2015 with a strategic plan to increase asset value through capital improvements and lease extensions. The property is located in immediate proximity to Interstates 90 and 95 within a thriving mixed-use corridor home to national retailers and several Class A apartment and condominium communities. “20 Seyon Street’s position in a high-demand warehouse and flex market, coupled with the attractive features of the site, established this property as a prime investment for Calare’s industrial focused investment strategy in the market,” said Todd Barclay VP of Acquisitions.

Plenty of Two-Families and Town Houses on the Market This Week

Watertown has 17 open houses this week, with plenty of options for home seekers. $454,500 – 63 Piermont St., 7 room, 4 bed, 2 bath cape, Open Houses: Saturday 12-2 p.m. Sunday 12-2 p.m.

$385,000 – 770 Belmont St. Unit 770, 7 room, 2 bed, 1 bath 2 family, Open Houses: Saturday 2-3:30 p.m. Sunday 2-3:30 p.m.

$545,000 – 46 Spruce St. Unit 46, 7 room, 3 bed, 1 bath low-rise, Open Houses: Friday 5-6:30 p.m. Saturday 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday 12-2 p.m. Monday 5-6 p.m.

$450,000 – 10 Locust Lane Unit C, 6 room, 3 bed, 2.5 bath townhouse, Open House: Sunday 12-1:30 p.m.

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$314,900 – 253 Sycamore St. Unit 253, 6 room, 2 bed, 1 bath 2 family, Open Houses: Saturday 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

$432,000 – 475 Arsenal Court Unit K, 5 room, 2 bed, 2 bath townhouse, Open House: Sunday 1-2:30 p.m.

$419,000 – 249 Lexington St.

Two Townhouses and a Colonial House Sold This Week

This week a townhouse condo in the near westside of Watertown sold. 

$715,000 – 220 Edenfield avenue Unit 1, 7 room, 3 bedroom, 3 full & 1 half bathroom, Townhouse condo

$789,000 – 11 Elton Ave., 8 room, 5 bedroom, 2 full & 2 half bathroom, Colonial single-family home

$351,000 – 56 Duff Street Unit 56, 6 room, 2 bedroom, 2 full bathroom, Townhouse condo

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