70 Putnam Street # 70, Watertown MA 02472

Watertown, MA 02472 • East Watertown
$3,500
$3,200/mo
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,185
Sq Ft
4,500
Lot Sq Ft
1915
Year Built
1
Parking
20
Days on Market
For Rent Price Drop -$300 Listed Aug 15, 2026 • MLS# 73564103 Copied! • Updated Aug 31, 2026

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About this home

Lovely updated first floor 3 bedroom condo in desirable East Watertown. Step off the exclusive use front porch into the vestibule (with closet) and into the light-filled, open-floor plan living room , dining room with newly installed mini-split A/C Heat Pump System, and kitchen. Brand New Roof (2025). Exclusive use rear porch off the kitchen overlooks the pretty yard & garden. Beautiful hardwood floors, high ceilings, large windows, and period moldings throughout. Bedrooms all have large closets. Additional amenities include in-unit washer and dryer; deeded garage parking + 1 exterior space; deeded use of half of the basement. Unit repainted in 2023 and has been meticulously maintained. Located two blocks from just completed Hosmer Elementary School and new athletic fields; 10 minute walk to the Charles River & bike path, newly developed and vibrant Arsenal Yard with shops, restaurants, and entertainment. Convenient location for commuting and bus routes to Cambridge and Boston.

Property History

Market Insights

1
Price Changes
8.6%
Price Range

Property Timeline

Price Reduced
Aug 27, 2026
$3,200 $300 (-8.57%)
From $3,500 to $3,200 (-8.6%)
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Listed for Rent
Aug 15, 2026
$3,500
Original listing
Agent: Armen Khachatourian Office: Boston Homes Realty

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
Tax history not available

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Lease
Style Condominium
Year Built 1915
Living Area 1,185 sq ft
Lot Size 4,500 sq ft
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 6

Rental Details

Available Sep 1, 2026
Lease Term Lease Terms(1 Year),Term of Rental(12)
Rent Includes Water, Trash Collection, Extra Storage, Air Conditioning, Laundry Facilities, Parking
Security Deposit $1,750
Required First MonthLast MonthDepositReferencesInsurance
Pets No
Pet Policy No Pets
Heating None
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement None
Laundry Main Level, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor
Features None
Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features Porch, Deck
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch, Deck
Features None
Total Spaces 1

Utilities

Electric None
Water None
Sewer None
Gas None
Other None

Building & Pet Policy

Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Unit/Building #70
Sq Ft Source Field Card
Sq Ft Disclosures Deeded use of half of the basement, Unfinished, Storage
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 21 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Rent
Year Built
1915
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,185 sq ft
Total Rooms
6
Entry Level
1

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
Laundry: Main Level, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1915
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating:
Cooling:
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Sewer:
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch, Deck
Patio & Porch: Porch, Deck
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features:
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
E

Elementary Schools

3 schools
A
Hosmer School
0.2 mi | #131 of 825 | Score: 57.5
Improved 121 spots from last year
-0.7 below state avg
693 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades PK-05
St. Stephen's Armenian School
0.4 mi
Grades PK-05
Perkins School for the Blind
0.5 mi
Grades PK-12
M

Middle Schools

2 schools
A+
Bigelow Middle School
1.2 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
B+
Watertown Middle School
1.3 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
H

High Schools

3 schools
D
Lyon High School
1.0 mi | #331 of 346 | Score: 27.3
Improved 19 spots from last year
-30.9 below state avg
27 students Very Diverse
12 sports • 88 athletes
High Graduation Rate Diverse Student Body
Grades 12
Mesivta High School
1.4 mi
Grades 09-12
B+
Watertown High School
1.4 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
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Neighborhood

East Watertown

70 Putnam Street # 70, Watertown MA 02472

Watertown, MA 02472

Listing Information

Listing Agent Armen Khachatourian
Listing Office Boston Homes Realty
Office Phone 617-369-4500
Agent MLS ID BB921353
Office MLS ID BB4697
Listing Data Updated Aug 31, 2026 3:05 AM 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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