Charlesbank Apartment Homes
120 Pleasant St,
Watertown, MA 02472
$2,599 - $5,045 Plus Fees
Studio - 2 Beds
Riverside Apartments, 8-20
8-20 Riverside St,
Watertown,
MA
02472
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Bedrooms
Studio - 2 bd
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Bathrooms
1 ba
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Square Feet
450 - 700 sq ft
Riverside Apartments, 8-20
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About Riverside Apartments, 8-20
A pristine setting near the heart of Watertown Square! The Riverside Apartments seem to defy their in-town location with a quiet wooded setting across from the banks of the Charles River. Travel just three blocks down the road, though, and you’re in the center of Watertown Square and its many shops, restaurants, and entertainment options. Nearby MBTA service and the Mass Pike provide quick and easy access to Boston and points throughout the region. The recently remodeled studio, one, and two-bedroom residences offer a variety of layouts to choose from. Additionally, the complex features on-site laundry facilities, available on-site parking, and 24-hour emergency maintenance. **Please note that this property is non-smoking and does not allow pets**
Riverside Apartments, 8-20 is an apartment community located in Middlesex County and the 02472 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Watertown School District attendance zone.
Unique Features
- Available On-Site Parking
- Hot Water
- 24-Hour Emergency Maintenance
Community Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
Apartment Features
- Heating
8-20 Riverside St,
Watertown,
MA
02472
Downtown Watertown is a great option for renters who want to be surrounded by amenities while being convenient to Boston. Downtown Watertown is 10 miles from Boston and only five miles from Cambridge, giving renters easy access to both cities and several institutions including Boston University, Harvard University, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Downtown Watertown blends the new and the old, with many rentals consisting of condos and apartments in converted buildings. The area has an urban vibe and a pedestrian-friendly environment. As the heart of Watertown, downtown is filled with restaurants and shopping options. The area is also home to several parks like Watertown Square, which has great views of the Charles River.
Learn more about living in Downtown Watertown
Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Downtown Watertown | Watertown, MA | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,471 | $2,483 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,868 | $2,976 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,988 | $3,674 |
| 3 Bedrooms | - | $4,654 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 9 min | 2.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 3.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.8 mi |
Riverside Apartments, 8-20 is within 9 minutes or 2.8 miles from Boston College, Brighton. It is also near Boston College and Bentley University.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
693 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
251 Students
Nearby
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
451 Students
Nearby
Public High School
Grades 9-12
728 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
177 Students
Nearby
School data provided by
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Transportation options available in Watertown include Warren Street Station, located 2.7 miles from Riverside Apartments, 8-20. Riverside Apartments, 8-20 is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 11.7 miles or 20 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.7 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.0 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 3.1 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 3.3 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 3.3 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 3 min | 2.0 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.4 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.6 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 3.3 mi |
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.6 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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Drive: | 20 min | 11.7 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
70
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 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
Active
Soundscore™
68
/ 100
Traffic
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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 Riverside Apartments, 8-20.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 2 min | 0.2 mi | |
| Walk: | 4 min | 0.2 mi | |
| Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi |
Riverside Apartments, 8-20 has 3 shopping centers within 0.6 mile, which is about a 12-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Beaver Brook Reservation
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.1 mi |
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Chestnut Hill Reservation
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Drive: | 9 min | 3.3 mi |
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Longfellow National Historic Site
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.3 mi |
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Mass Audubon's Habitat Education Center and Wildlife Sanctuary
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Drive: | 10 min | 3.8 mi |
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Hammond Pond Reservation
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.0 mi |
Riverside Apartments, 8-20 has 5 parks within 4.0 miles, including Beaver Brook Reservation, Hammond Pond Reservation, and Chestnut Hill Reservation.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 2.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.0 mi |
Riverside Apartments, 8-20 has 3 hospitals within 3.0 miles, the nearest is St. Elizabeth's Medical Center which is 2.3 miles away and a 6 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 22 min | 10.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 23 min | 12.8 mi |
Riverside Apartments, 8-20 is 10.2 miles from Hanscom Air Force Base, and is convenient to other military bases, including US Military Reservation.
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What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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8-20 Riverside St
Watertown, MA 02472