$4,300
Total Monthly Price
12 Month Lease
21 Richards Rd
Watertown, MA 02472
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Bedrooms
3
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Bathrooms
1
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Square Feet
2,000 sq ft
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Available
Available Sep 1
Highlights
- Pets Allowed
- Hardwood Floors
- Basement
- Den
21 Richards Rd
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About This Home
12 Month Lease,
$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. NO BROKER FEE
21 Richards Rd is a townhome located in Middlesex County and the 02472 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Watertown School District attendance zone.
* 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.
Townhome Features
Washer/Dryer
Dishwasher
Hardwood Floors
Office
- Washer/Dryer
- Cable Ready
- Storage Space
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen
- Hardwood Floors
- Dining Room
- Family Room
- Basement
- Office
- Den
- Porch
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.
- Dogs Allowed
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Fees not specified
- Cats Allowed
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Fees not specified
- Parking
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Garage--
Details
Utilities Included
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Water
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Trash Removal
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Sewer
Property Information
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Built in 1920
Contact
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Location
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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 | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 3.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 4.0 mi |
21 Richards Rd is within 9 minutes or 3.4 miles from Boston College, Brighton. It is also near Harvard University and Lesley University.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
693 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
591 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
728 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
141 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
177 Students
Nearby
School data provided by
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Transportation options available in Watertown include Alewife, located 3.0 miles from 21 Richards Rd. 21 Richards Rd is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 11.1 miles or 19 minutes away.
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 3.0 mi | |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.2 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.3 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 3.6 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 3.8 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.3 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.5 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.7 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.7 mi |
| Drive: | 8 min | 4.3 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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Drive: | 19 min | 11.1 mi |
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Scores provided by
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Active
Soundscore™
73
/ 100
Traffic
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CalmBusinesses
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HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from 21 Richards Rd.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 16 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi |
21 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 | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Longfellow National Historic Site
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.4 mi |
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Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.5 mi |
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Beaver Brook Reservation
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.0 mi |
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Mass Audubon's Habitat Education Center and Wildlife Sanctuary
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Drive: | 10 min | 3.6 mi |
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Chestnut Hill Reservation
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Drive: | 9 min | 3.6 mi |
21 Richards Rd has 5 parks within 3.6 miles, including Beaver Brook Reservation, Longfellow National Historic Site, and Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.2 mi |
21 Richards Rd has 3 hospitals within 3.2 miles, the nearest is Mount Auburn Hospital which is 1.9 miles away and a 4 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 21 min | 10.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 24 min | 13.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 42 min | 23.6 mi |
21 Richards Rd has 3 military bases within 23.6 miles, the nearest is Hanscom Air Force Base which is 10.1 miles away and a 21 minute drive.
Amenities
- Washer/Dryer
- Cable Ready
- Storage Space
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen
- Hardwood Floors
- Dining Room
- Family Room
- Basement
- Office
- Den
- Porch
21 Richards Rd Photos
21 Richards Rd
Watertown, MA 02472