Massachusetts Middlesex County Watertown East Watertown

$2,900 Total Monthly Price

257 Common St Unit 2

Watertown, MA 02472

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617-291-5194

Bedrooms

3
Bathrooms

1.5
Square Feet

2,000 sq ft
Available

Available Now

Highlights

Golf Course Community
Medical Services
Fruit Trees
Landscaped Professionally
Property is near public transit and schools
1 Fireplace

257 Common St Unit 2

About This Home

$2,400 deposit, Available Now

Large 2nd & 3rd floor unit of Watertown 2 family. Located steps from Cushing Square Belmont. Walk to public transportation (buses to Harvard Sq,Mt Auburn Hospital,Harvard University,etc.). Freshly painted. Kitchen cabinets and counter tops less than 1 year old. First living level has large fireplaced (ornamental) living room with wooden ceiling beams,dining room,kitchen pantry/sitting area,kitchen,2 like size bedrooms and full bath. Also enclosed front porch/sun room and open back porch overlooking yard and Oakley CC. 2nd living level (3rd floor) has 2 rooms and 1/2 bath. Make for a great Bedroom suite or home office or hobby area,lots of potential! Gleaming hardwood floors and newer replacement windows throughout. Gas heat(not included) with central AC. Washer/dryer hookups in basement. 2 car (tandem)off street parking. Great location! Belmont/Cambridge line. No smoking,No dogs,cat(s) allowed. Available NOW MLS# 73468210

257 Common St 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

Basement

Laundry in Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

1.5 Bathrooms 3 Bedrooms

Home Design

Apartment Entry on the 2nd floor

Interior Spaces

1 Fireplace 2,000 Sq Ft Home

Kitchen

Range Microwave

Laundry

Washer and Dryer Hookup

Listing and Financial Details

Security Deposit $2,400 Rent includes water, sewer, trash collection, gardener, occupancy only, air conditioning

Location

Property is near public transit and schools

Lot Details

5,000 Sq Ft Lot Fruit Trees Landscaped Professionally

Outdoor Features

Enclosed Patio or Porch

Parking

2 Open Parking Spaces 2 Car Parking Spaces

Utilities

Cooling Available Forced Air Heating System Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

Amenities

Medical Services Shops Coin Laundry Common Area

Overview

No Home Owners Association

Pet Policy

Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Recreation

Golf Course Community Jogging Path Park

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
- Due at Move-In
  - Security Deposit - Refundable
    
    $2,400

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 Cynthia Parrella | Cynthia Parrella
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

Microwave

Range

Refrigerator

Porch

Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Bentley University	Drive:	6 min	2.8 mi
Harvard University	Drive:	7 min	3.3 mi
Boston College, Brighton	Drive:	10 min	4.1 mi
Boston College	Drive:	11 min	4.8 mi

257 Common St Unit 2 is within 6 minutes or 2.8 miles from Bentley University. It is also near Harvard University and Boston College, Brighton.

Transportation

Transportation options available in Watertown include Alewife, located 3.5 miles from 257 Common St Unit 2. 257 Common St Unit 2 is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 11.6 miles or 20 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Alewife	Drive:	6 min	3.5 mi
Allston Street Station	Drive:	8 min	4.1 mi
Warren Street Station	Drive:	9 min	4.2 mi
South Street Station	Drive:	10 min	4.5 mi
Boston College Station	Drive:	10 min	4.6 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Waverley	Drive:	2 min	1.3 mi
Belmont Center	Drive:	3 min	1.5 mi
Newtonville	Drive:	5 min	2.7 mi
Waltham	Drive:	7 min	3.7 mi
Boston Landing	Drive:	8 min	4.3 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International	Drive:	20 min	11.6 mi

Very Walkable

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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.

Soundscore^™

Out of 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 257 Common St Unit 2.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Cushing Square	Walk:	7 min	0.4 mi
Watertown Square Plaza	Walk:	16 min	0.9 mi
Watertown Square	Walk:	18 min	1.0 mi

257 Common St Unit 2 has 3 shopping centers within 1.0 mile, which is about a 18-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Beaver Brook Reservation	Drive:	4 min	2.0 mi
Mass Audubon's Habitat Education Center and Wildlife Sanctuary	Drive:	7 min	2.7 mi
Longfellow National Historic Site	Drive:	6 min	2.8 mi
Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics	Drive:	7 min	3.0 mi
Chestnut Hill Reservation	Drive:	11 min	4.5 mi

257 Common St Unit 2 has 5 parks within 4.5 miles, including Beaver Brook Reservation, Mass Audubon's Habitat Education Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, and Longfellow National Historic Site.