Massachusetts Middlesex County Watertown East Watertown 21 Richards Rd Unit 1

$3,700 / Month

21 Richards Rd Unit 1

Watertown, MA 02472

Today

617-823-9989

Bedrooms

3
Bathrooms

1
Square Feet

1,300 sq ft
Available

Available Now

Highlights

Medical Services
Landscaped Professionally
Property is near public transit
Wood Flooring
Sun or Florida Room
Solid Surface Countertops

21 Richards Rd Unit 1

About This Home

$3,700 deposit, Available Now

Unit is vacant--available next week after touchup painting and floor waxing. *** This Handsome 7 room /3 bedroom apartment is spacious (1300 sf ) w/ gleaming hardwood floors * gorgeous granite & stainless kitchen with breakfast bar * cozy fireplaced living room leads to open dining area,* French doors to Sunroom perfect for home office ** pretty bathroom * storage in basement,driveway parking plus hard to find garage spot * 1 mile to Cambridge line * walk to Watertown Square’s amazing restaurants & shops * bus at corner *. washer/ dryer included MLS# 73413546

21 Richards Rd is an apartment community located in Middlesex County and the 02472 ZIP Code.

* 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 1920 | Remodeled

Accessible Home Design

Entry on the 1st floor

Basement

Laundry in Basement Exterior Basement Entry

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Separate Shower 1 Full Bathroom 3 Bedrooms

Flooring

Wood Ceramic Tile

Home Design

Apartment

Interior Spaces

Living Room with Fireplace Sun or Florida Room French Doors 1-Story Property 1,300 Sq Ft Home

Kitchen

Solid Surface Countertops Stainless Steel Appliances Breakfast Bar Range Dishwasher Disposal

Listing and Financial Details

Security Deposit $3,700 12 Month Lease Term Assessor Parcel Number 853787 Rent includes water, sewer, gardener, extra storage, garden area, laundry facilities, parking

Location

Property is near public transit

Lot Details

6,534 Sq Ft Lot Landscaped Professionally

Outdoor Features

Enclosed patio or porch

Parking

1 Car Garage

Utilities

No Cooling Hot Water Heating System High Speed Internet Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

Amenities

Medical Services Shops Laundry Facilities Common Area

Overview

No Home Owners Association

Pet Policy

Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Recreation

Park

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 Diane Capodilupo | Diane Capodilupo & Company
Phone Number
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Schools Restaurants Groceries Coffee Banks Shops Fitness

Amenities

Dishwasher
Disposal

Range
Refrigerator

Patio
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.

Learn more about living in East Watertown

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 Richards Rd Unit 1 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 Richards Rd Unit 1. 21 Richards Rd Unit 1 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
Alewife Station	Drive:	7 min	3.2 mi
Allston Street Station	Drive:	7 min	3.2 mi
Warren Street Station	Drive:	7 min	3.3 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

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.

Bikeable

Bike Score^®

Out of 100

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

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Out of 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 21 Richards Rd Unit 1.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Watertown Square Plaza	Walk:	16 min	0.8 mi
Watertown Square	Walk:	19 min	1.0 mi
Cushing Square	Drive:	3 min	1.4 mi

21 Richards Rd Unit 1 has 3 shopping centers within 1.4 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	2.4 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 Richards Rd Unit 1 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