Townhomes Massachusetts Middlesex County Watertown East Watertown 189 Boylston St

$4,200 / Month

189 Boylston St

Watertown, MA 02472

Today

617-974-1014

Bedrooms

4
Bathrooms

3
Square Feet

1,900 sq ft
Available

Available Sep 1

Highlights

Open Floorplan
Property is near public transit
Wood Flooring
Solid Surface Countertops
Jogging Path
Stainless Steel Appliances

189 Boylston St

About This Home

Available Sep 1

Spacious and updated 3+ bedroom,3-bath duplex located in the heart of East Watertown. Occupying the 2nd and 3rd floors of a well-maintained two-family home on a quiet,tree-lined street,this unit offers modern comforts with classic charm.The open-concept living/dining area flows into a granite and stainless kitchen featuring ample counter space,large island,pot-filler sink,dishwasher,and disposal. Gleaming hardwood floors throughout. The second floor also includes two generous bedrooms,a full bath,in-unit washer/dryer,and a front-facing office or bonus room with private terrace—perfect for remote work.Upstairs,the spacious primary suite offers privacy and comfort,skylight,walk-in closet,and full en-suite bath. Additional features include central air,newer HVAC systems,shared yard,and off-street parking.Professionally managed with snow removal and yard care included. Convenient to public transportation,shops,restaurants,Arsenal Yards! MLS# 73404457

189 Boylston St is a townhome located in Middlesex County and the 02472 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Watertown attendance zone.

* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. 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 1907

Accessible Home Design

Entry on the 2nd floor

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Walk-In Closet 3 Full Bathrooms 4 Bedrooms Primary bedroom located on third floor

Home Design

Property Attached

Interior Spaces

Open Floorplan Wood Flooring Recessed Lighting 1,900 Sq Ft Home Decorative Lighting

Kitchen

Solid Surface Countertops Stainless Steel Appliances Kitchen Island Range Microwave Dishwasher Disposal Pot Filler

Laundry

Dryer Laundry on upper level Washer

Listing and Financial Details

Property Available on 9/1/25 12 Month Lease Term Rent includes water, sewer, trash collection, snow removal, gardener, parking

Location

Property is near public transit Property is near schools

Lot Details

10,000 Sq Ft Lot

Outdoor Features

Porch

Parking

3 Car Parking Spaces

Utilities

Cooling Available Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

Amenities

Shops

Overview

No Home Owners Association

Pet Policy

Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Recreation

Jogging Path Park Bike Trail

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

Pet policies are negotiable.

Contact

Listed by Michael Spurr | Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
Phone Number
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Schools Restaurants Groceries Coffee Banks Shops Fitness

Amenities

Dishwasher
Disposal

Microwave
Range

Refrigerator
Porch

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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Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Harvard University	Drive:	6 min	2.7 mi
Boston College, Brighton	Drive:	9 min	2.7 mi
Lesley University	Drive:	7 min	3.3 mi
Boston College	Drive:	9 min	3.3 mi

189 Boylston St is within 9 minutes or 2.7 miles from Boston College, Brighton. It is also near Harvard University and Lesley University.

Schools

Hosmer Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Grades PK-5

716 Students

Attendance Zone

Watertown Middle

Public Middle School

Grades 6-8

532 Students

Attendance Zone

Watertown High

Public High School

Grades 9-12

733 Students

Attendance Zone

St Stephen's Armenian Elementary School

Private Elementary School

Grades PK-5

157 Students

Nearby

Atrium School

Private Elementary & Middle School

Grades PK-8

120 Students

Nearby

Perkins School For The Blind

Private Elementary, Middle & High School

Grades K-12

178 Students

Nearby

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Transportation

Transportation options available in Watertown include Allston Street Station, located 3.0 miles from 189 Boylston St. 189 Boylston St is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 10.2 miles or 19 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Allston Street Station	Drive:	6 min	3.0 mi
Boston College Station	Drive:	9 min	3.1 mi
Washington Street	Drive:	7 min	3.1 mi
Warren Street Station	Drive:	7 min	3.1 mi
South Street Station	Drive:	8 min	3.4 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Waverley	Drive:	5 min	2.4 mi
Belmont Center	Drive:	6 min	2.5 mi
Newtonville	Drive:	6 min	3.0 mi
Porter Square	Drive:	8 min	3.6 mi
Boston Landing	Drive:	9 min	4.6 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International	Drive:	19 min	10.2 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 189 Boylston St.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Watertown Mall	Walk:	16 min	0.9 mi
Arsenal Yards	Walk:	17 min	0.9 mi
Watertown Square Plaza	Drive:	3 min	1.3 mi

189 Boylston St has 3 shopping centers within 1.3 miles, which is about a 3-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:	5 min	2.2 mi
Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics	Drive:	6 min	2.4 mi
Beaver Brook Reservation	Drive:	7 min	3.1 mi
Chestnut Hill Reservation	Drive:	9 min	3.4 mi
John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site	Drive:	7 min	3.5 mi

189 Boylston St has 5 parks within 3.5 miles, including Longfellow National Historic Site, Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, and Beaver Brook Reservation.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
Mount Auburn Hospital	Drive:	4 min	1.8 mi
St. Elizabeth's Medical Center	Drive:	6 min	2.5 mi
Franciscan Children's Hospital & Rehab Center	Drive:	7 min	3.0 mi