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$1,550 Total Monthly Price

489 Mt Auburn St Unit 2

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Watertown, MA 02472

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Beds Baths Average SF
1 Bedroom 1 Bedroom 1 Br 1 Bath 1 Bath 1 Ba 550 SF

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.

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Utilities Included

  • Water
  • Heat
  • Trash Removal
  • Sewer
  • Air Conditioning

About This Property

New Price!! For Lease: Very clean, freshly painted 3 room, 1 bedroom apartment in a well maintained mixed use building on Mt. Auburn Street, midway between Coolidge and Watertown Squares. This second floor unit features new paint, new wall-to-wall carpeting, an eat-in kitchen, a tiled bathroom, newer windows, two (2) in wall A/C units and ample closet space. Owner provides use of common yard, coin-op laundry and one off-street parking space. Rent ($1,750/month) includes heat, hot water, landscaping and snow removal services. Conveniently located close to Bus #71, major routes, shops and area restaurants. Ready for immediate occupancy. Best one Bed Apartment in Town at this Price!! ** Come See and Compare **

489 Mt Auburn St is a condo located in Middlesex County and the 02472 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Watertown School District attendance zone.

Condo Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Fenced Lot
  • Porch
Location
489 Mt Auburn St, Watertown,
MA 02472
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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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Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds Average Size Lowest Typical Premium
Studio Studio Studio 578-579 Sq Ft $1,800 $3,406 $5,442
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed 902-905 Sq Ft $2,150 $3,392 $10,470
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds 1525-1526 Sq Ft $2,200 $4,062 $10,000
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds 2686-2688 Sq Ft $2,795 $4,336 $10,328
4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds 5253 Sq Ft $3,200 $4,529 $6,500
Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Fenced Lot
  • Porch
Expenses
Utilities Included
Water, Heat, Trash Removal, Sewer, Air Conditioning Included
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Harvard University
Drive: 5 min 2.5 mi
Boston College, Brighton
Drive: 9 min 3.1 mi
Lesley University
Drive: 6 min 3.1 mi
Boston College
Drive: 9 min 3.7 mi
489 Mt Auburn St Unit 2 is within 5 minutes or 2.5 miles from Harvard University. It is also near Lesley University and Boston College, Brighton.
Schools
Winthrop L Chenery Middle
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
Nearby
Hosmer Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Nearby
Watertown High
Public High School
Grades 9-12
Attendance Zone
Perkins School For The Blind
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
Nearby
Atrium School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
St Stephen's Armenian Elementary School
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Watertown include Alewife, located 2.7 miles from 489 Mt Auburn St Unit 2. 489 Mt Auburn St Unit 2 is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 10.8 miles or 18 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Alewife
Drive: 5 min 2.7 mi
Allston Street Station
Drive: 6 min 2.9 mi
Warren Street Station
Drive: 6 min 3.0 mi
Griggs Street/Long Avenue Station
Drive: 6 min 3.0 mi
Boston College Station
Drive: 9 min 3.5 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Waverley
Drive: 4 min 2.2 mi
Belmont Center
Drive: 5 min 2.3 mi
Newtonville
Drive: 5 min 2.9 mi
Porter Square
Drive: 7 min 3.4 mi
Boston Landing
Drive: 8 min 4.5 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
 Drive: 18 min 10.8 mi

Walkability Near 489 Mt Auburn St Watertown, MA 02472

Getting Around
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70 / 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50 / 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 489 Mt Auburn St Unit 2.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Watertown Mall
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
Star's at Cambridge
Walk: 20 min 1.1 mi
Arsenal Yards
Drive: 2 min 1.1 mi
489 Mt Auburn St Unit 2 has 3 shopping centers within 1.1 miles, which is about a 2-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: 4 min 2.0 mi
Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
 Drive: 5 min 2.2 mi
Beaver Brook Reservation
 Drive: 6 min 2.8 mi
Harvard Museum of Natural History
 Drive: 7 min 3.1 mi
Chestnut Hill Reservation
 Drive: 9 min 3.3 mi
489 Mt Auburn St Unit 2 has 5 parks within 3.3 miles, including Longfellow National Historic Site, Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, and Beaver Brook Reservation.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Mount Auburn Hospital
Drive: 3 min 1.6 mi
St. Elizabeth's Medical Center
Drive: 5 min 2.3 mi
Franciscan Children's Hospital & Rehab Center
Drive: 7 min 2.8 mi
489 Mt Auburn St Unit 2 has 3 hospitals within 2.8 miles, the nearest is Mount Auburn Hospital which is 1.6 miles away and a 3 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Hanscom Air Force Base
Drive: 21 min 10.0 mi
US Military Reservation
Drive: 24 min 13.7 mi
489 Mt Auburn St Unit 2 is 10.0 miles from Hanscom Air Force Base, and is convenient to other military bases, including US Military Reservation.

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