
257 Common St, Watertown, MA 02472
What This Apartment Offers
Large 2nd & 3rd floor unit of Watertown 2 family. Located steps from Cushing Square Belmont. Walk to public transportation (buses to Harvard Sq,Mt Auburn... Hospital,Harvard University,etc.). Freshly painted. Kitchen cabinets and counter tops less than 1 year old. First living level has large fireplaced (ornamental) living room with wooden ceiling beams,dining room,kitchen pantry/sitting area,kitchen,2 like size bedrooms and full bath. Also enclosed front porch/sun room and open back porch overlooking yard and Oakley CC. 2nd living level (3rd floor) has 2 rooms and 1/2 bath. Make for a great Bedroom suite or home office or hobby area,lots of potential! Gleaming hardwood floors and newer replacement windows throughout. Gas heat(not included) with central AC. Washer/dryer hookups in basement. 2 car (tandem)off street parking. Great location! Belmont/Cambridge line. No smoking,No dogs,cat(s) allowed. Available NOW MLS# 73468210
Unit 2
- $2,900
Total Monthly Price - 3 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 2000 sq. ft.
- Available Now
Apartment Features
- Microwave
- Porch
- Range
- Refrigerator
257 Common St Unit 2 is an apartment community
Rental Fees and Pet Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
One-Time Basics
Apartment Details
Home Design
- Apartment
- Entry on the 2nd floor
Interior Spaces
- 1 Fireplace
- 2000 Sq Ft Home
Kitchen
- Range
- Microwave
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 1.5 Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
Laundry
- Washer and Dryer Hookup
Basement
- Basement
- Laundry in Basement
Parking
- 2 Open Parking Spaces
- 2 Car Parking Spaces
Outdoor Features
- Enclosed Patio or Porch
Lot Details
- 5000 Sq Ft Lot
- Fruit Trees
- Landscaped Professionally
Location
- Property is near public transit and schools
Utilities
- Cooling Available
- Forced Air Heating System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
Listing and Financial Details
- Security Deposit $2,400
- Rent includes water, sewer, trash collection, gardener, occupancy only, air conditioning
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
Amenities
- Medical Services
- Shops
- Coin Laundry
- Common Area
Recreation
- Golf Course Community
- Jogging Path
- Park
Pet Policy
- Call for details about the types of pets allowed
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Watertown, MA 02472
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Neighborhood Scores
Walk Score ®
Very Walkable76 / 100
Transit Score ®
Some Transit44 / 100
Bike Score ®
Bikeable51 / 100
Travel and Transit



Local Education
Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
Bentley University
Drive: 6 min (2.8 mi)
Harvard University
Drive: 7 min (3.3 mi)
Boston College, Brighton
Drive: 10 min (4.1 mi)
Boston College
Drive: 11 min (4.8 mi)
Discover East Watertown, Watertown, MA
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 257 Common St Unit 2 proximity to Cushing Square, Watertown Square Plaza, and Watertown Square. Cushing Square is 0.4 miles away, and Watertown Square Plaza is within a 16 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 44, 257 Common St Unit 2 has some transit, including 10 transit stops within 4.6 miles. Transit options include Alewife Station and Alewife.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 257 Common St Unit 2 are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 4.5 miles, including Beaver Brook Reservation, Mass Audubon's Habitat Education Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, and Longfellow National Historic Site.
Airports
Living in East Watertown provides easy access to General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located just 20 minutes from 257 Common St Unit 2.
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