Townhomes Massachusetts Middlesex County Watertown East Watertown

$2,000 Total Monthly Price

5 Cottage Ln

Watertown, MA 02472

781-879-0863

Bedrooms

1
Bathrooms

1
Square Feet

700 sq ft
Available

Available Oct 1

Highlights

Covered Patio or Porch
Fenced Yard
Covered Deck
Cats Allowed
Heating System Uses Natural Gas

5 Cottage Ln

About This Home

$2,000 deposit, Available Oct 1

Available October 1 with water and sewer included! This one bedroom,one bathroom unit offers roughly 700 square feet with hardwood floors throughout,a dishwasher,in-unit washer and dryer,gas heat,and a private patio. Additional storage is available in the basement and in an on-site shed. One off street parking space is included. The 71 bus runs along Mount Auburn Street straight into Harvard Square,and Star Market,the Armenian markets at Arax and Sevan,Mount Auburn Cemetery,and Filippello Park are all within about half a mile. Sorry,no dogs. Cats will be considered. First month's rent and a security deposit due at signing. MLS ID 73576890

5 Cottage Ln 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.

Home Details

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

1 Full Bathroom 1 Bedroom

Home Design

Property Attached Entry on the 1st floor

Interior Spaces

700 Sq Ft Home

Kitchen

Range Freezer Microwave Dishwasher

Laundry

Dryer Laundry in unit Washer

Listing and Financial Details

Security Deposit $2,000 Property Available on 10/1/26 Rent includes water, sewer, trash collection, extra storage, laundry facilities, parking

Lot Details

9,999 Sq Ft Lot Fenced Yard

Outdoor Features

Covered Patio or Porch Covered Deck

Parking

1 Open Parking Space 1 Car Parking Space

Utilities

No Cooling Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

Amenities

Common Area

Overview

No Home Owners Association

Pet Policy

Cats Allowed

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
    
    $2,000

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

Contact

Listed by Ethan Piani-Hohmann | PH Realty Group
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
Dishwasher

Microwave
Range
Refrigerator

Freezer
Basement
Fenced Lot

Patio
Deck

Expenses

Utilities Included

Water, Trash Removal, Sewer Included

Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Harvard University	Drive:	4 min	2.0 mi
Lesley University	Drive:	6 min	2.6 mi
Cambridge College	Drive:	6 min	2.7 mi
Lesley University, Porter	Drive:	6 min	2.9 mi

5 Cottage Ln is within 4 minutes or 2.0 miles from Harvard University. It is also near Lesley University and Lesley University, Porter.

Schools

Hosmer Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Grades PK-5

693 Students

Attendance Zone

Watertown Middle School

Public Middle School

Grades 6-8

591 Students

Attendance Zone

Watertown High School

Public High School

Grades 9-12

728 Students

Attendance Zone

Buckingham Browne & Nichols School

Private Elementary, Middle & High School

Grades PK-12

1,439 Students

Nearby

Atrium School

Private Elementary & Middle School

Grades PK-8

126 Students

Nearby

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Transportation

Transportation options available in Watertown include Alewife, located 2.1 miles from 5 Cottage Ln. 5 Cottage Ln is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 10.2 miles or 18 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Alewife	Drive:	4 min	2.1 mi
Harvard Square Station	Drive:	5 min	2.5 mi
Harvard Avenue Station	Drive:	7 min	3.1 mi
Allston Street Station	Drive:	7 min	3.1 mi
Warren Street Station	Drive:	7 min	3.3 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Waverley	Drive:	5 min	2.5 mi
Belmont	Drive:	6 min	2.6 mi
Newtonville	Drive:	7 min	3.8 mi
Lansdowne	Drive:	7 min	4.4 mi
Boston Landing	Drive:	10 min	5.4 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International	Drive:	18 min	10.2 mi

Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

70 / 100

Some Public Transit

Transit

50 / 100

Moderately Drivable

Drivability

70 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

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77 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Active

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 5 Cottage Ln.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Star's at Cambridge	Walk:	10 min	0.5 mi
695 Mount Auburn St	Walk:	10 min	0.5 mi
Watertown Mall	Drive:	3 min	1.2 mi

5 Cottage Ln has 3 shopping centers within 1.2 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:	3 min	1.5 mi
Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics	Drive:	4 min	1.7 mi
Mineralogical and Geological Museum	Drive:	6 min	2.6 mi
Harvard Museum of Natural History	Drive:	6 min	2.6 mi
John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site	Drive:	8 min	3.6 mi

5 Cottage Ln has 5 parks within 3.6 miles, including Longfellow National Historic Site, Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, and Harvard Museum of Natural History.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
Mount Auburn Hospital	Walk:	20 min	1.1 mi
St. Elizabeth's Medical Center	Drive:	6 min	2.6 mi
Franciscan Children's Hospital & Rehab Center	Drive:	7 min	3.1 mi