
The Longwood
12 Month Lease

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.
12 Month Lease
56 California St Unit 56 California Street is an apartment for rent in Watertown, MA
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
No Pets Allowed
Property Fee Disclaimer Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.
Walkability
Moderately walkable60 / 100
Transit
Some public transit50 / 100
Driveability
Very drivable80 / 100
Bikeability
Moderately bikeable70 / 100
Soundscore ™
Active71 / 100

Hosmer Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Public
Walnut Park Montessori
Grades PK-5
Private
Watertown Middle School
Grades 6-8
Public
Watertown High School
Grades 9-12
Public
Clearway School
Grades 6-12
Private
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School
Commute Time (Distance)
Boston College, Brighton
Drive: 8 min (3.3 mi)
Bentley University
Drive: 8 min (3.7 mi)
Boston College
Drive: 9 min (3.9 mi)
Harvard University
Drive: 8 min (4 mi)
Shoppers will appreciate 56 California St Unit 56 California Street proximity to Stop & Shop Plaza, Watertown Square, and Watertown Square Plaza. Stop & Shop Plaza is 0.4 miles away, and Watertown Square is within a 7 minute walk.
With a TransitScore of 50, 56 California St Unit 56 California Street has some public transit, including 10 transit stops within 3.7 miles. Transit options include Boston College Station and Newton Centre Station.
Recreational activities near 56 California St Unit 56 California Street are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 4 miles, including Beaver Brook Reservation, Hammond Pond Reservation, and Mass Audubon's Habitat Education Center and Wildlife Sanctuary.
Living in Boyd Park provides easy access to General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located just 20 minutes from 56 California St Unit 56 California Street.
Within 50 Miles of 56 California St Unit 56 California Street

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