Watertown mansard Victorian presents $980,000 renovation opportunity

The 100-year-old mansard Victorian at 137 Marshall Street in Watertown needs some work, as its Century 21 listing makes clear.

But the 12-room, 3,170-square-foot pile does have certain draws regardless. There’s that size, for one thing, which includes four levels of living space and the possibility for seven bedrooms.

The surrounding grounds are landscaped and the Vic’s location means a quick ride into Cambridge and Boston (in light traffic). There is also that kind of whimsical exterior.

The house wants $979,900 after a nearly $21,000 price-chop. What’d you think?