Massachusetts Middlesex County Watertown East Watertown

$3,000 Total Monthly Price

117 Dexter Ave Unit 1

Watertown, MA 02472

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617-448-2659

Bedrooms

3
Bathrooms

1
Square Feet

1,500 sq ft
Available

Available Now

Highlights

Deck
Property is near public transit
Wood Flooring
Solid Surface Countertops
Home Office
Porch

117 Dexter Ave Unit 1

About This Home

Available Now

Spacious and fully applianced,this beautifully updated 7-room,3-bedroom apartment is located on the second floor of a well-maintained multifamily home. The residence features replacement windows and gleaming hardwood floors throughout,along with a tastefully renovated kitchen and bath. The updated kitchen is appointed with rich wood cabinetry,granite countertops,refrigerator,dishwasher,and disposal—perfect for both everyday living and entertaining. Just off the kitchen,a convenient laundry room includes a stackable washer and dryer. The generous primary bedroom offers a custom California Closet and sliding glass doors that open to a private rear deck—an ideal retreat for relaxing outdoors. Additional highlights include off-street parking for three cars,including one garage space. MLS# 73476759

117 Dexter Ave is an apartment community located in Middlesex County and the 02472 ZIP Code.

* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Home Details

Year Built

Built in 1910

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Bathtub with Shower Primary bedroom located on second floor 1 Full Bathroom 3 Bedrooms

Flooring

Wood Ceramic Tile

Home Design

Apartment Entry on the 2nd floor

Interior Spaces

Home Office Bay Window Sliding Doors 1,500 Sq Ft Home

Kitchen

Solid Surface Countertops Range Dishwasher Disposal

Laundry

Laundry on upper level

Listing and Financial Details

Property Available on 3/1/26 Rent includes water, sewer, trash collection

Location

Property is near public transit

Lot Details

6,545 Sq Ft Lot

Outdoor Features

Deck Porch

Parking

1 Car Garage 2 Open Parking Spaces

Utilities

No Cooling Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

Amenities

Shops Common Area

Overview

No Home Owners Association

Pet Policy

No Pets Allowed

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

One-Time Basics
- Due at Move-In
  - Security Deposit - Refundable
    
    $0

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

Contact

Listed by John DelRose | Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont
Phone Number
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Schools Restaurants Groceries Coffee Banks Shops Fitness

Neighborhood

East Watertown is a great option for renters who want to be near other metro cities. The neighborhood is seven miles from Boston and just four miles from Cambridge, providing easy access for work, school, or entertainment. Boston University and Harvard University are just two schools convenient to East Watertown. Although residents enjoy proximity to Boston, East Watertown has plenty to offer. The neighborhood is home to Watertown Mall along with several big-box stores and popular retailers. This wooded locale has multiple parks like Arsenal Community Park and Skate Park, which provides great views of the Charles River. East Watertown merges the old and new with rental options available for every budget. Renovated historic buildings neighbor modern, high-rise apartments standing side-by-side with small, brick buildings that add extra charm.

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Amenities

Dishwasher
Disposal

Range
Refrigerator

Porch
Deck

Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Harvard University	Drive:	6 min	2.6 mi
Boston College, Brighton	Drive:	9 min	3.0 mi
Lesley University	Drive:	7 min	3.2 mi
Boston College	Drive:	9 min	3.6 mi

117 Dexter Ave Unit 1 is within 9 minutes or 3.0 miles from Boston College, Brighton. It is also near Harvard University and Lesley University.

Transportation

Transportation options available in Watertown include Allston Street Station, located 2.8 miles from 117 Dexter Ave Unit 1. 117 Dexter Ave Unit 1 is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 10.0 miles or 19 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Allston Street Station	Drive:	6 min	2.8 mi
Chiswick Road Station	Drive:	7 min	2.9 mi
Washington Street	Drive:	7 min	2.9 mi
Warren Street Station	Drive:	6 min	2.9 mi
Boston College Station	Drive:	8 min	3.4 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Waverley	Drive:	5 min	2.5 mi
Belmont Center	Drive:	6 min	2.6 mi
Newtonville	Drive:	5 min	2.9 mi
Porter Square	Drive:	7 min	3.6 mi
Boston Landing	Drive:	8 min	4.5 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International	Drive:	19 min	10.0 mi

Very Walkable

Walk Score^®

Out of 100

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

Some Transit

Transit Score^®

Out of 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Biker's Paradise

Bike Score^®

Out of 100

Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.

Soundscore^™

Out of 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 117 Dexter Ave Unit 1.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Watertown Mall	Walk:	15 min	0.8 mi
Arsenal Yards	Walk:	16 min	0.8 mi
Star's at Cambridge	Walk:	23 min	1.2 mi

117 Dexter Ave Unit 1 has 3 shopping centers within 1.2 miles, which is about a 23-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Longfellow National Historic Site	Drive:	4 min	2.2 mi
Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics	Drive:	6 min	2.3 mi
Beaver Brook Reservation	Drive:	7 min	3.1 mi
Chestnut Hill Reservation	Drive:	8 min	3.2 mi
John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site	Drive:	7 min	3.3 mi

117 Dexter Ave Unit 1 has 5 parks within 3.3 miles, including Longfellow National Historic Site, Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, and Beaver Brook Reservation.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
Mount Auburn Hospital	Drive:	3 min	1.7 mi
St. Elizabeth's Medical Center	Drive:	5 min	2.2 mi
Franciscan Children's Hospital & Rehab Center	Drive:	7 min	2.7 mi