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$2,850 Total Monthly Price

88 California St

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Watertown, MA 02472

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Beds Baths Average SF
3 Bedrooms 3 Bedrooms 3 Br 1 Bath 1 Bath 1 Ba 2,999 SF

About This Property

88 California Street is a large townhouse style unit with multiple levels of living. An open first floor followed by bedrooms on the floors above makes a perfect layout for several roomates. The unit also has ample parking adding a huge bonus! Looking to rent for March and can be relativley flexible! Enjoy an easy commute into the city and close proximity to a number of restaurants in the area! See showing intructions!

88 California St is a townhome located in Middlesex County and the 02472 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Watertown School District attendance zone.

Location
88 California St, Watertown,
MA 02472
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Under 30 minutes

Commute Time is calculated at rush hour.
City - Watertown

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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Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds Average Size Lowest Typical Premium
Studio Studio Studio 684 Sq Ft $2,855 $3,384 $4,429
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed 864 Sq Ft $3,049 $3,943 $4,901
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds 1093 Sq Ft $3,314 $3,985 $5,051
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds 1250 Sq Ft $3,200 $3,798 $4,200
4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds 2263 Sq Ft $3,250 $4,325 $5,400
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Boston College, Brighton
Drive: 9 min 3.4 mi
Bentley University
Drive: 8 min 3.8 mi
Boston College
Drive: 9 min 4.0 mi
Brandeis University
Drive: 11 min 4.4 mi
88 California St is within 9 minutes or 3.4 miles from Boston College, Brighton. It is also near Boston College and Bentley University.
Schools
Cunniff Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
373 Students
Nearby
Lincoln-Eliot Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
355 Students
Nearby
Watertown Middle
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
591 Students
Nearby
Watertown High
Public High School
Grades 9-12
728 Students
Attendance Zone
Perkins School For The Blind
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
177 Students
Nearby
EFB – École Française de Boston
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Nearby
Jackson School
Private Elementary School
Grades K-5
160 Students
Nearby
Trinity Catholic High School
Private High School
Grades 9-12
192 Students
Nearby
School data provided by 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

Transportation options available in Watertown include Newton Centre Station, located 3.2 miles from 88 California St. 88 California St is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 11.7 miles or 20 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Newton Centre Station
Drive: 8 min 3.2 mi
Chiswick Road Station
Drive: 8 min 3.5 mi
Chestnut Hill Avenue Station
Drive: 9 min 3.7 mi
Boston College Station
Drive: 9 min 3.8 mi
South Street Station
Drive: 9 min 3.8 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Newtonville
Drive: 3 min 1.9 mi
Waltham
Drive: 6 min 2.6 mi
Waverley
Drive: 5 min 2.7 mi
Belmont Center
Drive: 6 min 2.9 mi
West Newton
Drive: 5 min 3.3 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
 Drive: 20 min 11.7 mi

Walkability Near 88 California St Watertown, MA 02472

Getting Around
Very Walkable
Walkability
80 / 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 88 California St.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Stop & Shop Plaza
Walk: 3 min 0.2 mi
Watertown Square
Walk: 8 min 0.5 mi
Watertown Square Plaza
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
88 California St has 3 shopping centers within 0.6 mile, which is about a 11-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: 7 min 3.4 mi
Longfellow National Historic Site
 Drive: 7 min 3.6 mi
Chestnut Hill Reservation
 Drive: 9 min 3.8 mi
Hammond Pond Reservation
 Drive: 9 min 3.9 mi
Mass Audubon's Habitat Education Center and Wildlife Sanctuary
 Drive: 10 min 4.1 mi
88 California St has 5 parks within 4.1 miles, including Beaver Brook Reservation, Hammond Pond Reservation, and Mass Audubon's Habitat Education Center and Wildlife Sanctuary.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
St. Elizabeth's Medical Center
Drive: 6 min 2.8 mi
Franciscan Children's Hospital & Rehab Center
Drive: 7 min 3.2 mi
McLean Hospital Corporation
Drive: 6 min 3.3 mi
88 California St has 3 hospitals within 3.3 miles, the nearest is St. Elizabeth's Medical Center which is 2.8 miles away and a 6 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Hanscom Air Force Base
Drive: 21 min 10.0 mi
US Military Reservation
Drive: 22 min 11.7 mi
Fort Miller
Drive: 44 min 24.9 mi
88 California St has 3 military bases within 24.9 miles, the nearest is Hanscom Air Force Base which is 10.0 miles away and a 21 minute drive.

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