97 Melendy Avenue, Unit 97Watertown, MA 02472Price: $799,900

Brand new and beautifully renovated half-duplex with private yard and no condo fee! This home offers the feel of single-family living with the exclusive use of the side yard and your own brand-new two-car driveway. Completely gutted and rebuilt, this 4-level home combines classic character, high ceilings, modern updates, and flexible living space. Three finished levels, plus private basement storage. The main level features a new kitchen with warm cabinetry, quartz counters, stainless appliances, gas range, and extra-deep sink, and opens to a spacious dining room and bright living room with high ceilings and mini-split for year-round comfort. A stylish half bath completes the main level. Upstairs, features you’ll find a spacious primary bedroom, a spa-inspired bath with double vanities, a soaking tub, and a separate shower. Then a second bedroom and a versatile bonus room provide options for a home office, walk-in closet, and exercise space. The third level adds another bedroom with high ceilings plus a flexible bonus room ideal for a guest space, studio, office, etc. Outside, enjoy a fully fenced level yard with an extra-large paver patio, rock wall, perennial gardens, grape trellis, and raised beds. Additional highlights include a brand-new on-demand hot water heater, approximately 10-year-old gas boiler, and 2-year transferable builder's warranty. No HOA or condo fee; each side shares the master insurance policy. Conveniently located minutes from Arsenal Yards, the Charles River Greenway and bike path, Watertown Square, Mass Pike, Storrow Drive, Cambridge, downtown Boston, and public transportation.