257 Common Street # 2, Watertown MA 02472

Watertown, MA 02472
$2,900
Est. $215/month
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
2,000
Sq Ft
$1
Price/Sq Ft
5,000
Lot Sq Ft
53 minutes
Time on Market
Active Listed Jan 14, 2026 • MLS# 73468210 Copied!

About this home

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

Property Overview

Property Type
Apartment
Listing Type
For Rent
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,000 sq ft
Total Rooms
7
Entry Level
2

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Lease
Style Apartment
Living Area 2,000 sq ft
Lot Size 5,000 sq ft
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 7

Interior

Heating Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement None
Laundry In Basement, Dryer Hookups In Unit, Washer Hookups In Unit
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Professional Landscaping, Fruit Trees
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch, Enclosed

Parking

Features None
Total Spaces 2

Utilities

Electric None
Water None
Sewer None
Gas None
Other None

Financial

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Interior Features

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Laundry: In Basement, Dryer Hookups in Unit, Washer Hookups in Unit
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Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
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Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Professional Landscaping, Fruit Trees
Patio & Porch: Porch, Enclosed
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Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 2
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Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
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Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University

Location

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Neighborhood

257 Common Street # 2, Watertown MA 02472

Watertown, MA 02472

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Nearby Schools

School District
Watertown School District local
School Safety 2024-25
1.0% Low
0.8% Suspensions 0.2% In-School 0.2% Emergency
4.5% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

8 schools
Perkins School for the Blind
0.9 mi
Grades PK-12
Star Academy (Watertown Campus)
1.3 mi
Grades PK-12
Jewish Community Day School
1.8 mi
Grades K-08
Atrium School
2.0 mi
Grades K-06
A
Hosmer School
0.7 mi | #140 of 824 | Score: 57.4
Improved 112 spots from last year
-0.8 below state avg
758 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
St. Stephen's Armenian School
1.1 mi
Grades PK-05
A
Cunniff School
1.2 mi | #166 of 824 | Score: 56.3
Improved 20 spots from last year
-1.9 below state avg
320 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
A+
James Russell Lowell School
891.2 mi | #84 of 824 | Score: 60.2
Improved 80 spots from last year
+2 above state avg
422 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

1 school
A-
Watertown Middle School
0.8 mi | #108 of 352 | Score: 48.6
Improved 11 spots from last year
-9.6 below state avg
583 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

2 schools
Walker Beacon School
0.8 mi
Grades 07-12
B+
Watertown High School
0.9 mi | #112 of 346 | Score: 59.3
Improved 118 spots from last year
+1.1 above state avg
761 students Diverse
18 sports • 1,578 athletes
Strong AP Program Career Tech Programs Strong Athletics Diverse Student Body
Grades 09-12
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Property History

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Listed for Sale
Jan 14, 2026
$2,900
Original listing
Agent: Cynthia Parrella Office: Cynthia Parrella

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jan 14, 2026 New Listing Added $2,900

Market Statistics

Time on Market
53 minutes
Price per Sq Ft
$1

Tax History

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Listing Information

Listing Agent Cynthia Parrella
Listing Office Cynthia Parrella
Agent MLS ID CN228539
Office MLS ID AN4519
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