Massachusetts Middlesex County Watertown East Watertown 8 Porter St Unit 2

$3,800 Total Monthly Price

8 Porter St Unit 2

Watertown, MA 02472

Today

617-943-5311

Bedrooms

3
Bathrooms

2
Square Feet

2,100 sq ft
Available

Available Now

Highlights

Marina
Golf Course Community
Medical Services
Landscaped Professionally
Deck
Property is near public transit

8 Porter St Unit 2

About This Home

$3,800 deposit, Available Now

Available now or Sept 15th....Beautifully renovated 2nd & 3rd floor in a 2 family home.8 rooms in total,3-4 bedrooms,2 full bathrooms,Large living room,Formal dining room,gorgeous eat in Kitchen with white cabinets,stainless steel appliances and granite counter tops.Also on this level ..2 good size bedrooms,home office,fabulous newer bathroom,front deck and laundry room with lots of space for storage.3rd floor has a bedroom with primary bathroom and huge open style area,could be used as family room-bedroom-office!Other features include:-Unit freshly painted,Shining hardwood floors through out,lots of windows for natural light,washer & dryer in unit,gas heat,3 parking spaces,some storage in basement,nice landscaped yard,smaller pets ok!Close to so much..Boston,Harvard & Watertown Square,Brighton,Cambridge,Belmont,Waltham,New Arsenal Mall..shops,restaurants,easy access to Bus lines to Harvard Sq,Boston,Close Masspike...and to the beautiful Charles River..A GEM.. MLS# 73423194

8 Porter St is an apartment community located in Middlesex County and the 02472 ZIP Code.

* Price shown is total price including community-supplied monthly required fees. 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

Accessible Home Design

Entry on the 2nd floor

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

2 Full Bathrooms 3 Bedrooms Primary bedroom located on third floor

Home Design

Apartment

Interior Spaces

Home Office 2,100 Sq Ft Home Decorative Lighting

Kitchen

Range Microwave Dishwasher Disposal

Laundry

Dryer Laundry on upper level Washer

Listing and Financial Details

Security Deposit $3,800 Property Available on 9/1/25 Rent includes water, sewer, trash collection, gardener, garden area, laundry facilities, parking

Location

Property is near public transit Property is near schools

Lot Details

Landscaped Professionally Fenced Yard Garden Near Conservation Area

Outdoor Features

Deck Porch

Parking

3 Car Parking Spaces

Utilities

No Cooling Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

Amenities

Medical Services Shops Coin Laundry Common Area

Overview

No Home Owners Association

Pet Policy

Pets Allowed

Recreation

Marina Golf Course Community Community Pool Tennis Courts Jogging Path Park Bike Trail

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

Dogs Allowed
Fees not specified

Cats Allowed
Fees not specified

Contact

Listed by Maureen Mulrooney | RE/MAX Real Estate Center
Phone Number
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Schools Restaurants Groceries Coffee Banks Shops Fitness

Amenities

Dishwasher
Disposal

Microwave
Range

Refrigerator
Fenced Lot

Porch
Deck

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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Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Harvard University	Drive:	5 min	2.5 mi
Boston College, Brighton	Drive:	9 min	3.0 mi
Lesley University	Drive:	7 min	3.1 mi
Boston College	Drive:	9 min	3.6 mi

8 Porter St Unit 2 is within 5 minutes or 2.5 miles from Harvard University. It is also near Boston College, Brighton and Lesley University.

Transportation

Transportation options available in Watertown include Allston Street Station, located 2.8 miles from 8 Porter St Unit 2. 8 Porter St Unit 2 is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 10.8 miles or 19 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Allston Street Station	Drive:	6 min	2.8 mi
Washington Street	Drive:	7 min	2.9 mi
Warren Street Station	Drive:	6 min	2.9 mi
Griggs Street/Long Avenue Station	Drive:	6 min	2.9 mi
Boston College Station	Drive:	9 min	3.4 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Waverley	Drive:	4 min	2.3 mi
Belmont Center	Drive:	5 min	2.4 mi
Newtonville	Drive:	5 min	3.0 mi
Porter Square	Drive:	7 min	3.4 mi
Boston Landing	Drive:	8 min	4.6 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International	Drive:	19 min	10.8 mi

Very Walkable

Walk Score^®

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.

Very Bikeable

Bike Score^®

Out of 100

This area is very Bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

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Out of 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 8 Porter St Unit 2.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Watertown Mall	Walk:	15 min	0.8 mi
Arsenal Yards	Walk:	16 min	0.8 mi
Star's at Cambridge	Walk:	21 min	1.1 mi

8 Porter St Unit 2 has 3 shopping centers within 1.1 miles, which is about a 21-minute walk. 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	2.1 mi
Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics	Drive:	5 min	2.2 mi
Beaver Brook Reservation	Drive:	6 min	2.9 mi
Harvard Museum of Natural History	Drive:	7 min	3.2 mi
Chestnut Hill Reservation	Drive:	9 min	3.2 mi

8 Porter St Unit 2 has 5 parks within 3.2 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	2.2 mi
Franciscan Children's Hospital & Rehab Center	Drive:	7 min	2.7 mi