$3,000
Total Monthly Price
12 Month Lease
56 California St Unit 56 California Street
Watertown, MA 02472
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Bedrooms
2
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Bathrooms
1
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Square Feet
1,100 sq ft
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Available
Available Now
Highlights
- Patio
- Hardwood Floors
- Yard
- Basement
56 California St Unit 56 California Street
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About This Home
12 Month Lease,
$3,000 deposit,
Available Now
Bright First-Floor Apartment in Desirable Watertown Location Welcome to this well-maintained first-floor apartment in a charming two-family home just minutes from Watertown Square and steps from the Charles River. This bright and inviting home features two bedrooms, one fully renovated bathroom, hardwood floors, spacious living and dining areas, and an updated kitchen with a new range and over-the-range microwave. Additional amenities include shared basement laundry with washer and dryer, a private basement storage area, off-street parking, and access to a fenced backyard with a brick patio—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Ideally situated with convenient access to Arsenal Yards, Cambridge, Boston, the Charles River Greenway, shopping, restaurants, parks, and public transportation, this home offers an exceptional combination of comfort, convenience, and neighborhood charm.
56 California St is an apartment community 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.
Apartment Features
Hardwood Floors
Microwave
Range
Basement
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Range
- Hardwood Floors
- Dining Room
- Basement
- Patio
- Yard
Fees and Policies
Details
Property Information
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Built in 1930
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2 units
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Location
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Located along the Charles River just west of Boston, Watertown combines historic architecture with contemporary living. The community of over 35,000 residents spans from Watertown Square to East Watertown and the West End, offering a variety of housing options from traditional New England homes to contemporary apartments along Arsenal Street. The Arsenal Yards development and Mosesian Center for the Arts serve as cultural anchors, while the area's Armenian heritage enriches the local dining scene.
Watertown provides convenient access to urban amenities while maintaining numerous green spaces. The Charles River paths offer walking and cycling opportunities, and Mount Auburn Cemetery's 151 acres feature landscaped grounds open to the public. The community sits just minutes from downtown Boston via multiple transportation options. Notable institutions include the Armenian Museum of America and the Perkins School for the Blind, established here in the 19th century.
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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 3.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 4.0 mi |
56 California St Unit 56 California Street is within 8 minutes or 3.3 miles from Boston College, Brighton. It is also near Boston College and Bentley 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
147 Students
Nearby
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
39 Students
Nearby
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Transportation options available in Watertown include Newton Centre Station, located 3.2 miles from 56 California St Unit 56 California Street. 56 California St Unit 56 California Street is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 11.6 miles or 20 minutes away.
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.2 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.4 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 3.6 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.7 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 3.7 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.9 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.6 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.7 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.9 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 3.2 mi |
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General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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Drive: | 20 min | 11.6 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
60
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
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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
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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 56 California St Unit 56 California Street.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi | |
| Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
56 California St Unit 56 California Street has 3 shopping centers within 0.5 mile, which is about a 9-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Beaver Brook Reservation
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.3 mi |
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Longfellow National Historic Site
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.5 mi |
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Chestnut Hill Reservation
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Drive: | 9 min | 3.7 mi |
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Hammond Pond Reservation
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Drive: | 9 min | 3.8 mi |
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Mass Audubon's Habitat Education Center and Wildlife Sanctuary
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Drive: | 10 min | 4.0 mi |
56 California St Unit 56 California Street has 5 parks within 4.0 miles, including Beaver Brook Reservation, Hammond Pond Reservation, and Mass Audubon's Habitat Education Center and Wildlife Sanctuary.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.2 mi |
56 California St Unit 56 California Street has 3 hospitals within 3.2 miles, the nearest is St. Elizabeth's Medical Center which is 2.7 miles away and a 6 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 21 min | 10.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 22 min | 11.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 44 min | 24.8 mi |
56 California St Unit 56 California Street has 3 military bases within 24.8 miles, the nearest is Hanscom Air Force Base which is 10.1 miles away and a 21 minute drive.
Amenities
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Range
- Hardwood Floors
- Dining Room
- Basement
- Patio
- Yard
56 California St Unit 56 California Street Photos
56 California St
Watertown, MA 02472