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37 Watson St. Braintree — Photo 1 of 18

37 Watson St. Braintree — Photo 1 of 18

$659,000

Investment Analysis — 37 Watson St.

Braintree, MA 02184

Based on HUD Small Area Fair Market Rent for Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH HUD Metro FMR Area, a 3-bedroom in 02184 carries an estimated $3,310/mo in gross rent — about a 3.70% cap rate and $24,363/yr in estimated NOI at the $659,000 list price. Adjust every assumption in the calculator below.

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Beds

3

Baths

1.5

SqFt

1,365

Style

Single Family

Built

1958

Welcome to this freshly updated Cape, ideally situated in a convenient Braintree neighborhood. Offering 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths, this home has received numerous recent improvements, including fresh interior paint, new flooring throughout much of the home, updated fixtures, and refreshed baths with new vanities. The kitchen offers plenty of cabinetry and opens to the dining area with a newly added butcher-block breakfast bar, creating a comfortable spot for casual dining. Additional electrical and masonry improvements have also been completed, along with exterior updates including fresh deck paint and new PVC trim. Location is a standout, with East Middle School and Soccer Fields near by, plus convenient access to the bus line, MBTA station, Route 3, shopping, dining, and all that Braintree has to offer.

ADU Potential

Massachusetts allows one accessory dwelling unit by right in single-family zoning districts statewide (M.G.L. c. 40A §3; 760 CMR 71.00, effective Feb 2025). Estimated maximum ADU size for this property: 683 sq ft (the lesser of 900 sq ft or half the 1,365 sq ft principal dwelling). Lot size: 5,001 sq ft.

Based on listing data, which indicates the property type — not the zoning district. Local dimensional, septic (Title 5), and historic-district requirements still apply. Not legal advice — verify with the municipality.

Estimates — not financial advice

These figures are illustrative estimates for informational purposes only — not an appraisal, valuation, or guarantee of rent, income, or returns, and not financial, tax, or investment advice. Rent is either the figure reported on the MLS listing — in-place rent that may differ from market and is not verified against the actual leases — or, where the listing reports none, an estimate from HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, a government benchmark that may differ from actual market rent. Each figure is labelled with its source. Cap rate, NOI, and returns depend on the assumptions shown, which you can change. MLS and other third-party data may be inaccurate or out of date. Verify all figures independently and consult your own financial, tax, and legal advisors before making any investment decision.

Property Details

Financials

Original Price$659,000
Annual Taxes$5,824

Parking

Garage0
Off-Street4

Interior Specifications

Total Rooms6
Fireplaces1
Flooring--
BasementBulkhead, Unfinished

Climate & Utilities

HeatingForced Air, Oil
CoolingWindow Unit(s)
WaterPublic
SewerPublic Sewer

Building & Exterior

Construction--
RoofShingle
FoundationConcrete Perimeter
ZoningB

Property & Lot

Acres0.11
SqFt Lot5,001
Lot FeaturesWooded

Amenities & Appliances

Range • Dishwasher • Disposal • Refrigerator

Geography

Listing Provided By

Listing Agent: Cindy Williams

Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Duxbury

MLS® Number: 73570766