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97 Hillside Rd, Watertown, MA 02472, USA|East Watertown
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Amenities for 97 Hillside Rd, East Watertown
Apartment Amenities
| Fireplace | Hardwood Floor |
| High Ceilings |
Appliances
| Dishwasher |
Grounds
| Storage |
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One-time. Refundable.
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Building details
Property details
| Lease terms | 12+ months |
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About 97 Hillside Rd
ZMP105327278 - AVAILABLE JULY 1, 2026! JUST LISTED AND WONT LAST! Dont miss this beautifully maintained and oversized 2 bedroom plus office available July 1 on Hillside Road, and Watertowns east and neighborhood right on the Belmont line! This spacious first-floor home offers a rare combination of size, location, parking, storage, and convenience. With two large bedrooms and a separate office, this home is ideal for anyone needing extra space to work from home, study, or create a dedicated guest room or flex area. The layout is bright, comfortable, and practical, with approximately 1,300 square feet of living space, hardwood floors throughout, generous room sizes, great natural light, high ceilings, and excellent closet space. The apartment features a welcoming living room with a decorative fireplace, an eat-in kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, dishwasher, disposal, pantry space, and a modern full bathroom. The bedrooms are spacious, and the additional office g
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 97 Hillside Rd compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- More space
- The 2-bedroom is 228 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Fireplace
- Upgraded in-unit features
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Considerations
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | East Watertown |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02472 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in East Watertown
2-bedroom apartments at 97 Hillside Rd cost about the same as the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Watertown Town.
Median rents as of Sep 19 2026.
East Watertown
Watertown Town
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| October 2024 | $2,800 |
| November 2024 | $2,800 |
| December 2024 | $2,825 |
| January 2025 | $3,000 |
| February 2025 | $3,081 |
| March 2025 | $2,974 |
| April 2025 | $2,900 |
| May 2025 | $2,900 |
| June 2025 | $2,825 |
| July 2025 | $2,968 |
| August 2025 | $2,900 |
| September 2025 | $2,842 |
| October 2025 | $2,818 |
| November 2025 | $2,800 |
| December 2025 | $2,775 |
| January 2026 | $2,728 |
| February 2026 | $2,810 |
| March 2026 | $2,900 |
| April 2026 | $2,975 |
| May 2026 | $2,975 |
| June 2026 | $2,975 |
| July 2026 | $2,975 |
| August 2026 | $2,945 |
| September 2026 | $2,841 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| October 2024 | $2,830 |
| November 2024 | $2,980 |
| December 2024 | $2,987 |
| January 2025 | $3,000 |
| February 2025 | $3,037 |
| March 2025 | $3,044 |
| April 2025 | $3,040 |
| May 2025 | $2,955 |
| June 2025 | $2,997 |
| July 2025 | $2,917 |
| August 2025 | $2,914 |
| September 2025 | $2,800 |
| October 2025 | $2,800 |
| November 2025 | $2,800 |
| December 2025 | $2,750 |
| January 2026 | $2,714 |
| February 2026 | $2,796 |
| March 2026 | $2,869 |
| April 2026 | $3,112 |
| May 2026 | $3,170 |
| June 2026 | $3,006 |
| July 2026 | $3,012 |
| August 2026 | $2,949 |
| September 2026 | $2,875 |
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Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Schools near 97 Hillside Rd
Hosmer Elementary School
1 concord rd
watertown, MA, 2472
PK, K-5Public
B
J.R. Lowell Elementary School
175 orchard st
watertown, MA, 2472
PK, K-5Public
A-
ABCD Allston - Brighton Head Start
478 western ave
brighton, MA, 2135
PKPublic
Cunniff Elementary School
246 warren st
watertown, MA, 2472
PK, K-5Public
B-
ABCD Allston Head Start
41 quint ave
allston, MA, 2134
PKPublic
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Neighborhood
East Watertown | Watertown Town, MA
Getting around Watertown near 97 Hillside Rd
Walking
8/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
5/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.
Cycling
7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.
Points of interest for 97 Hillside Rd, Watertown
Groceries
9/10
Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
8/10
Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Cafes
8/10
Wide variety of cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
8/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk
High schools
3/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk
Parks
9/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk
Nightlife
7/10
Wide variety of bars within a short drive, including some within walking distance
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