20 Hawthorne Street

Watertown, MA

$1,625,000

Nestled on a quiet, leafy side street, 20 Hawthorne is a rare find: an updated single-fam with both curb appeal and character in a tranquil yet convenient neighborhood! With a smart layout (incl a primary suite), a 2-car garage, central AC, and a private, fenced-in yard, this home has it all.

A gracious entry welcomes you to spacious living and dining areas. Oversized windows provide plentiful natural light. The modern kitchen, with nearby powder room, opens to a rear patio—perfect for al-fresco dining and entertaining. Upstairs are five bedrooms and two full baths, including the expansive top-floor primary suite with a cozy reading nook, a gas fireplace, two closets, and a generous ensuite. The finished lower level features a wonderful playroom or fitness space and a tidy laundry room.

Just a few blocks from Watertown Square, schools, and the Charles River and 1.5 miles from Arsenal Yards, 20 Hawthorne offers the perfect blend of serene comfort and historical charm in a choice location!


Property Details

5 Bedrooms

2.5 Bathrooms

3,272 SF


 

Showing Information

Please join us for our Open House:



Thursday, June 12th

 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Friday,  June 13th

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Saturday, June 14th

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Sunday, June 15th

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM


Listed by Holden Lewis and Eirinn Carroll. If you need to schedule an appointment at a different time, please call/text Eirinn Carroll at 860.508.6703.


Additional Information

  • Living Area: 3,272 Interior Square Feet (per architectural measurements)

  • 9 Rooms, 5 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms

  • Lot Size: 6,120 Square Feet / .14 Acres

  • Parking: 2-Car Garage and 4-Car Driveway 

  • Exterior: Rear Deck & Patio, Fenced-in Yard, Front Porch

  • Year Built: 1895

Main Level

  • From the inviting front porch, the front door opens into a show-stopping foyer with high ceilings, original bullseye trim, hardwood floors, and a sizable closet for coats and shoes. A grand Victorian staircase commands your gaze, but the foyer also affords pleasing views of the rest of the first floor and a glimpse of the backyard.

  • At the left of the entry is the expansive and sunny formal living room, which boasts four large windows, elegant baseboards and crown moulding, and stunning original pocket doors.

  • The dining room, ideally sited between the living room and kitchen, is well proportioned for gracious entertaining. The space features traditional woodwork, bay windows, a glass chandelier, and a gas fireplace with a tile surround and wood mantel.

  • Leading into the kitchen from the front of the house is a small pantry nook outfitted with a wine rack, wooden and glass cabinet, and soapstone counter. 

  • The bright and airy kitchen has plentiful cabinetry, recessed lighting, soapstone counters, a large island topped with reclaimed wood, and a separate bar sink in addition to the main sink. Appliances include a 5-burner Maytag gas range with double oven, a Whirlpool recirculating microwave (2022), a Maytag French-door refrigerator with water and ice dispenser plus drawer freezer, and a Maytag dishwasher. A sliding glass door provides easy access to the back deck, patio, fenced-in yard, and 2-car garage.

  • A half bathroom serving the main floor is neatly tucked off the kitchen.

Second Floor

  • From the front of the home, a handsome staircase with carved balusters leads to the roomy second level with hardwood floors throughout. There is also a 2nd butler’s stairway leading to the mezzanine; it could easily be converted to an additional closet and bookcase.

  • Four sizable bedrooms sit off the hallway. All four have multiple windows, attractive wood trim, ceiling fans, and ample closet space. The center bedroom features bay windows and two closets. 

  • A full bathroom serves the second floor with a vanity, two medicine cabinets, a combination tub/shower, and a window with privacy film providing natural light.

Third Floor

  • The main stairwell continues up to the third floor, where a spacious and private primary suite awaits.

  • The primary bedroom is large and light-filled, with two windows, two skylights, and plenty of room for furnishings. A ceiling fan, a gas fireplace, and an ornamental Walworth radiator help make this a delightful year-round retreat.

  • A hallway off the primary bedroom leads to multiple closets with built-in storage systems, an ensuite bath, and a cozy nook that’s perfect for a reading area, dressing space, or nursery.

  • The ensuite bathroom features tile flooring with radiant heat, a clawfoot soaking tub, a tile shower, a pedestal sink, a linen closet, and built-in shelving.

  • Laundry hookups are tucked away in the far closet.

Lower Level 

  • A stairwell off the main hallway leads to the finished lower level. The stairwell contains additional built-in storage and two windows providing natural light.

  • At the foot of the stairs, a generously sized laundry room sits at the left. It features cabinetry, a closet, a utility sink, and side-by-side laundry machines (LG front loading washer, new in 2022, and Maytag dryer).

  • A large carpeted room is adjacent, with built-in shelving and great flexibility for use as a media room, playroom, or workout area. A door at the rear of this space provides direct access to the bulkhead in the backyard.

  • An additional unfinished storage room with a workbench is located to the right at the bottom of the stairs.

  • The brand-new boiler, the water heater, and a sump pump are housed on this level.

Parking

  • The 2-car detached garage features automatic doors, a windowed side door to the yard, two additional windows, and a shelf along one wall. A capacious loft with two windows, accessed via pull-down ladder, adds a wealth of storage space and has the potential to be finished as an office or studio.

  • The driveway can easily accommodate 4 cars.

Outdoor Space

  • A covered front porch with ornamental columns, a planked ceiling, and mature plantings that afford privacy is a wonderful spot to enjoy views of the idyllic street. 

  • A composite deck and a secluded, fenced-in backyard are directly accessed via the kitchen. A large stone patio next to the deck is surrounded by lush greenery, perennials, and a flat lawn for play or relaxation.

  • A charming arbor and wooden gate lead from the backyard to the side yard, which features prolific raspberry bushes, roses, and stepping stones to the front yard.

  • Motion-activated lights illuminate the backyard and driveway.

Systems

  • Heating:

    • Burnham gas-fired steam boiler (installed in June 2025).

    • Electric baseboard heat in top-floor reading nook and finished lower level.

    • Radiant heat in top-floor ensuite bathroom.

  • Cooling:

    • York central AC covers the 2nd & 3rd floors (installed in 2013 per previous owner).  

    • Kenmore wall AC covers the 1st floor (age unknown, likely older).

  • Hot water: GE 50-gallon gas-fired hot water heater (installed in 2010).

  • Electrical: 100 amps via circuit breakers (updated in 2014 per previous owner).

  • Laundry: LG front loading washer (installed in 2022) and Maytag dryer (age unknown).

  • Gas fireplaces in dining room (Napoleon) and primary bedroom (Valor).

Exterior

  • The building is a 3-story structure, built in 1895, per Watertown Historical Commission. 

  • Siding: Cement fiber composite clapboard (installed in 2010 per previous owner).

  • Windows: Anderson double-paned wood windows (installed in 2010 per previous owner). Original stained glass window in stairwell.

  • Roof: Architectural asphalt shingle (installed in 2010 per previous owner).

Utilities & Taxes

  • Average electrical bill is $79/month per Eversource. 

  • Average gas bill is $285/month per National Grid.

  • Taxes:  $12,745.66 FY2025, including residential exemption.

Additional Info

  • Doorbell and outdoor ground-level lighting not functioning. 

  • Rear right burner on the stovetop needs to be lit manually.