86 Prentiss St, Watertown, MA 02472
What This House Offers
Bright and well-maintained 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment located in desirable East Watertown. This comfortable home features hardwood floors, a practical layout, a kitchen equipped with a dishwasher and disposal, and convenient on-site laundry facilities. Situated on a quiet residential street, the property offers easy access to Cambridge, Harvard Square, public transportation, local shops, restaurants, and neighborhood parks.
Unit
Home Features
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Hardwood Floors
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
Community Features
- Laundry Facilities
86 Prentiss St is a single-family home for rent in Watertown, MA
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Watertown, MA 02472
Area Scores
Walkability
Very walkable
Transit
Good public transit
Driveability
Fairly drivable
Bikeability
Very bikeable
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Driveability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
Soundscore™
Active
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Travel and Transit
Commuter Rail
4 min Drive
Commuter Rail
4 min Drive
Airport
19 min Drive
Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Haggerty School
Grades K-5
Private
Hosmer Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Public
Watertown Middle School
Grades 6-8
Public
Atrium School
Grades PK-8
Private
Watertown High School
Grades 9-12
Public
Buckingham Browne & Nichols School
Grades PK-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
| School | Commute Time (Distance) |
|---|---|
| Harvard University | Drive: 4 min (2.1 mi) |
| Lesley University | Drive: 6 min (2.7 mi) |
| Lesley University, Porter | Drive: 7 min (3 mi) |
| Boston College, Brighton | Drive: 9 min (3.1 mi) |
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Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 86 Prentiss St proximity to Star's at Cambridge, Watertown Mall, and Cushing Square. Star's at Cambridge is 0.5 miles away, and Watertown Mall is within an 18 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 60, 86 Prentiss St has good public transit, including 10 transit stops within 5.3 miles. Transit options include Harvard Square Station and Alewife.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 86 Prentiss St are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 2.7 miles, including Longfellow National Historic Site, Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, and Harvard Museum of Natural History.
Airports
Living in East Watertown provides easy access to General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located just 18 minutes from 86 Prentiss St.
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