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216 Palfrey St # 216, Watertown MA 02472
Watertown, MA 02472
$3,495/mo
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About this home
Perched atop desirable Palfrey Hill, this sun-filled townhouse offers an impressive combination of space, flexibility, privacy and convenience. Freshly painted and featuring 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths, the home offers beautiful hilltop views, hardwood floors, central A/C, in-unit laundry and an updated granite kitchen with stainless steel appliances. A standout partially above-grade lower level is filled with natural light and offers great flexibility as a family room, home office, gym or additional living space, with direct access to a huge private deck featuring amazing sunset views. Two off-street parking spaces and a new roof add to the list. Ideally located just minutes from Watertown Square and Arsenal Yards, with easy access to restaurants, shopping, Charles River paths, public transportation, Cambridge, Downtown Boston, the Mass Pike and major commuter routes. Enjoy a quiet hilltop setting while keeping everything Watertown, Cambridge and Boston have to offer within easy reach. Flexible move-in date available. First month’s rent, last month’s rent and security deposit required. Available for private showings.
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Property History
Property Timeline
Listed for Rent
Aug 31, 2026
$3,495
Original listing
Agent: Jim & Mike Savas Team
Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/31/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Rent | $3,495 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Tax history not available | ||
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential Lease
Style
Attached (Townhouse/Rowhouse/Duplex)
Living Area
1,574 sq ft
Lot Size
1 sq ft
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
1
Half Baths
1
Total Rooms
7
Rental Details
Available
Available Now
Lease Term
Term of Rental(12)
Rent Includes
Gardener, Laundry Facilities
Security Deposit
$3,495
Required
First MonthLast MonthDepositReferencesInsurance
Pets
No
Pet Policy
No Pets
Interior
Heating
Baseboard, Radiant
Cooling
None
Flooring
None
Appliances
Range, Microwave, Energy Star Qualified Refrigerator, Energy Star Qualified Dryer, Energy Star Qualified Dishwasher, Energy Star Qualified Washer
Fireplace
None
Basement
None
Laundry
First Floor, In Unit
Features
Internet Available - Unknown
Exterior
Construction
None
Architecture
None
Roof
None
Features
Deck, Deck - Composite, Rain Gutters
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Deck, Deck - Composite
Parking
Features
None
Total Spaces
2
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
None
Sewer
None
Gas
None
Other
None
Building & Pet Policy
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
Unit/Building
216
Sq Ft Source
Field Card
Sq Ft Disclosures
For informational purposes only and collected from public records data
Documents
None
County
Middlesex
Property Overview
Property Type
Attached (Townhouse/Rowhouse/Duplex)
Listing Type
For Rent
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,574 sq ft
Total Rooms
7
Entry Level
1
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
1,077 sq ft above grade
497 sq ft below grade
LevelSecond
LevelSecond
LevelFirst
FeaturesCountertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Stainless Steel Appliances
LevelFirst
LevelFirst
LevelBasement
FeaturesNo
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchDeck, Deck - Composite
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Appliances:
Range, Microwave, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer
Interior Features:
Internet Available - Unknown
Windows:
Basement:
Laundry:
First Floor, In Unit
Security:
Construction & Materials
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Baseboard, Radiant
Cooling:
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Sewer:
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Deck, Deck - Composite, Rain Gutters
Patio & Porch:
Deck, Deck - Composite
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Total Parking Spaces:
2
Parking Features:
Nearby Schools
School District
Watertown School District local
A-
School Safety
2024-25
1.0%
Low
0.8%
Suspensions
0.2%
In-School
0.2%
Emergency
4.5% below state avg
Elementary Schools
3 schools
A
Cunniff School
0.7 mi
|
#158 of 825
|
Score: 56.6
Improved 28 spots from last year
-1.6 below state avg
373 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Strong Attendance
Grades PK-05
Perkins School for the Blind
0.9 mi
Grades PK-12
A+
Daniel Butler School
0.9 mi
|
#77 of 825
|
Score: 60.4
Improved 1 spots from last year
+2.2 above state avg
254 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Strong Attendance
Grades K-03
Middle Schools
3 schools
B+
Watertown Middle School
0.2 mi
|
#110 of 352
|
Score: 48.5
Improved 9 spots from last year
-9.8 below state avg
591 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A+
Bigelow Middle School
1.4 mi
|
#22 of 352
|
Score: 60.9
Improved 48 spots from last year
+2.7 above state avg
451 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A+
F.A. Day Middle School
1.7 mi
|
#13 of 352
|
Score: 63.2
Improved 38 spots from last year
+5 above state avg
830 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
High Schools
3 schools
B+
Watertown High School
0.3 mi
|
#107 of 346
|
Score: 60.1
Improved 123 spots from last year
+1.9 above state avg
728 students
Diverse
18 sports
• 1,578 athletes
Strong AP Program
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
Career Tech Programs
Grades 09-12
Walker Beacon School
0.6 mi
Grades 07-12
Arlington School
1.4 mi
Grades 08-12
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Neighborhood
216 Palfrey St # 216, Watertown MA 02472
Watertown, MA 02472
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Jim & Mike Savas Team
Listing Office
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
Office Phone
617-489-6900
Agent MLS ID
TM334956
Office MLS ID
AN5429
Listing Data Updated
Aug 31, 2026 3:04 PM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.
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