Townhomes Massachusetts Middlesex County Watertown East Watertown

$4,300 Total Monthly Price

21-23 Richards Rd

Watertown, MA 02472

617-872-6882

Bedrooms

3
Bathrooms

1
Square Feet

2,000 sq ft
Available

Available Sep 1

Highlights

Fireplace
Basement
Fenced Lot

21-23 Richards Rd

About This Home

$4,300 deposit, Available Sep 1

Spacious and beautifully updated 3-bedroom,1-bath duplex offering 2,000 sq ft of living space! This oversized 8-room home features sparkling hardwood floors,fresh paint throughout,and a large finished bonus room perfect for a family room,gym,or playroom. Enjoy a charming fireplaced living room with French doors leading to a sunny home office/den and a cozy screened porch. The updated kitchen includes a dishwasher and in-unit washer & dryer for added convenience. Additional highlights include a formal dining room with a built-in china hutch,extra basement storage,and parking for three cars (1 garage space and 2 driveway space). Conveniently located just one mile from the Cambridge line,close to Watertown Square's shops and restaurants,with public transportation right at the corner. Pets considered with landlord approval. MLS ID 73552072

21-23 Richards Rd is a townhome 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.

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. Use the Cost Calculator to determine costs based on your needs.

One-Time Basics
- Security Deposit - Refundable
  
  $4,300

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.

Details

Utilities Included

Water
Trash Removal
Sewer

Townhome Features

Washer/Dryer

Microwave

Disposal

Fireplace

Washer/Dryer
Heating
Fireplace
Disposal
Microwave
Range
Basement
Fenced Lot
Porch

Contact

Listed by Stefanos Galouzis | Coldwell Banker Realty - Waltham
Phone Number
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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

Washer/Dryer
Heating
Fireplace

Disposal
Microwave
Range

Basement
Fenced Lot
Porch

Expenses

Utilities Included

Water, Trash Removal, Sewer Included

Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Harvard University	Drive:	6 min	2.8 mi
Boston College, Brighton	Drive:	9 min	3.4 mi
Lesley University	Drive:	7 min	3.4 mi
Boston College	Drive:	10 min	4.0 mi

21-23 Richards Rd is within 9 minutes or 3.4 miles from Boston College, Brighton. It is also near Harvard University and Lesley University.

Transportation

Transportation options available in Watertown include Alewife, located 3.0 miles from 21-23 Richards Rd. 21-23 Richards Rd is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 11.1 miles or 19 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Alewife	Drive:	5 min	3.0 mi
Allston Street Station	Drive:	7 min	3.2 mi
Warren Street Station	Drive:	7 min	3.3 mi
South Street Station	Drive:	9 min	3.6 mi
Boston College Station	Drive:	9 min	3.8 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Waverley	Drive:	5 min	2.3 mi
Belmont Center	Drive:	6 min	2.5 mi
Newtonville	Drive:	5 min	2.7 mi
Porter Square	Drive:	8 min	3.7 mi
Boston Landing	Drive:	8 min	4.3 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International	Drive:	19 min	11.1 mi

Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

60 / 100

Some Public Transit

Transit

50 / 100

Moderately Drivable

Drivability

70 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

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Traffic

Airport

Businesses

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 21-23 Richards Rd.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Watertown Square Plaza	Walk:	16 min	0.8 mi
453-459 Common St	Drive:	3 min	1.4 mi
Cushing Square	Drive:	3 min	1.4 mi

21-23 Richards Rd has 3 shopping centers within 1.4 miles, which is about a 3-minute drive. 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	2.4 mi
Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics	Drive:	6 min	2.5 mi
Beaver Brook Reservation	Drive:	6 min	3.0 mi
Mass Audubon's Habitat Education Center and Wildlife Sanctuary	Drive:	10 min	3.6 mi
Chestnut Hill Reservation	Drive:	9 min	3.7 mi

21-23 Richards Rd has 5 parks within 3.7 miles, including Beaver Brook Reservation, Longfellow National Historic Site, and Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
Mount Auburn Hospital	Drive:	4 min	1.9 mi
St. Elizabeth's Medical Center	Drive:	6 min	2.7 mi
Franciscan Children's Hospital & Rehab Center	Drive:	7 min	3.2 mi