30 Watson Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
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  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 980 sqft

30 Watson Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

Home Highlights

Apartment
980 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

About this House

INCREDIBLE VALUE! Spacious 1 bed/1bath apartment located in a great neighborhood of Belmont near the Cambridge/Fresh Pond line. Walking distance to local public schools including Belmont High School, Burbank Elementary and Wellington Elementary. Bus stops to Alewife right down the street on Concord Ave. This apartment boasts hardwood floors in the large living room, dining room and bedroom. Nice classic built-in's in dining room and kitchen. Generous closet space and extra storage in the basement. Eat in kitchen with gas stove, disposal and dishwasher. Washer/Dryer hookups in basement. Backyard with plenty of room for outside activities/grilling. WELL BEHAVED PETS CONSIDERED!

Pets considered for the right tenants. Available March 15 or April 1. First, Security and Fee. Tenant pays for utilities including water. 1 year lease is acceptable but 16-month lease preferred.
30 Watson Rd, Belmont, MA 02478 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 980 sqft apartment. More recently, it was listed as a rental in February 2025 with an asking price of $2,250 per month. That rental listing was removed on February 26, 2025. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $2,575/month.

Home Details for 30 Watson Rd

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Apartment

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: now

Interior Features

Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Air ConditioningCooling System: Window Unit
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Lawn
Parking & Garage
Parking: Off Street Parking, On Site

Comparable Sales for 30 Watson Rd

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
25 Wheeler St #114, Cambridge, MA
0.86
Apartment
$615,000
07/17/26
1
1
615 sqft
24 Bay State Rd #7, Cambridge, MA
1.13
Apartment
$669,000
08/26/26
1
1
760 sqft
93-95 Griswold St, Cambridge, MA
0.33
Apartment
$1,700,000
03/19/26
4
3.5
2,294 sqft
376 School St #2, Watertown, MA
1.09
Apartment
$775,000
07/21/26
2
1
1,393 sqft
97 Fayerweather St #1, Cambridge, MA
1.37
Apartment
$1,080,000
06/01/26
2
1
1,140 sqft
318 Rindge Ave #103, Cambridge, MA
1.25
Apartment
$825,000
08/31/26
2
2
1,153 sqft
35 Windsor St, Arlington, MA
1.52
Apartment
$760,000
12/04/25
2
1
1,075 sqft
52 Chilton St, Cambridge, MA
1.34
Apartment
$1,431,600
10/20/25
3
1
1,364 sqft
52 York Ave, Watertown, MA
1.41
Apartment
$1,275,000
10/09/25
2
1
1,605 sqft
192 Larch Rd #2, Cambridge, MA
1.13
Apartment
$600,000
07/03/26
3
2
1,625 sqft
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Rental Market Trends in Belmont

Last updated Sep 2026
Trulia Rent Estimate$2,575/mo
Average rent
$2.92K
$178MoM
Available listings
142
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Around this home

What Locals Say about Belmont

At least 156 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 90 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 89 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 82 % Say parking is easy

  • 82 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 80 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 77 % Say kids play outside

  • 75 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 72 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 68 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 67 % Say car is needed

  • 64 % Say it's quiet

  • 62 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 62 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 59 % Say there's wildlife

  • 58 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 39 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Runngjulie
    "Walking proximity to everything you need- schools, pool, library, stores, public transport. It’s great. Bike trails."
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  • Runngjulie
    "Soccer night, high school theatre events, Christmas tree lighting, community pool, public skating, public library"
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  • Rebeccaleeroman83
    "The schools are great and the town is nice and friendly with small town feel. Near to many great towns but near the city. "
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  • Hadley P.
    "Traffic is awful and only getting worse. Unfortunately the red line is not much better, but the bike path to it is nice."
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  • Cai S.
    "Quiet friendly. Middle class mostly neighborhood not familiar or friendly to with marginalized communities, deaf or disabled community members. Public transit is hard to get to from certain areas. "
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  • Chelsea A.
    "There are a lot of dogs but not a lot of spaces for dogs to roam, run, or play. Belmont is tight and is highly residential. "
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  • Sarah C.
    "Even though it’s very close to Trapelo, it feels like a secluded neighborhood. "
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  • Cxd666
    "My neighbors are so good so far and I’m happy to see them. I walk my dog every day and see bus drive though Belmont St."
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  • Ron D.
    "My neighborhood has access to MBTA Bus to heading to Boston downtown and other areas that might people pick an interests."
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  • Susan J.
    "Neighborhood block party and Halloween parade. Conservation land down the street. Great neighbors. Kids bicycle in circles around the block. "
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  • Pun.prayas
    "I’ve been living in this town for 9 years. I love this city, it is nice and peaceful. It has low crime rate and great school in the Massachusetts. "
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  • Htreziseteller
    "great school system, community pool and sprinkler park, dog park, close for commuters, Audubon park with trails, it has everything."
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  • Sandraburbul
    "I drive to Cambridge to my job in fifteen minutes most days. There is minimal traffic from 10-11:30 am during my commute times."
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  • mayodonnad
    "I've lived happily in this neighborhood for nearly 15 years. My children have benefited from an excellent school system. There are many parks and nature trails to take advantage of. Geographically speaking, Belmont is perfectly situated, touching borders with Cambridge, Arlington, Watertown, Waltham and Lexington. Overall it's a great place to live."
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  • Susan J.
    "I work at Harvard Square. With no traffic door-to-door my commute is 18 minutes. With traffic my commute can be up to 45 minutes. "
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  • Medgeda
    "Great school district, and great community. Everyone here are very friendly and helpful. Shops are within walking distance."
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  • Medgeda
    "I enjoy being in my neighborhood. Everything is close by and it's family friendly. Great school and great activities for the whole family."
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  • Sartaj A.
    "This area was quite nice area in the past but recently due to the chemical pollution primarily commercial dry-cleaners, launder-marts and eateries on the main street which emits numerous pollutants at the back towards the residential area is major cause of concern. I am planning to leave the area at the earliest, me and my family."
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  • Caroleballstudio
    "Friendly neighbors. People pick up after their dogs. Well cared-for area. Their are several parks and the Audubon Society. "
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  • Stephanie
    "Mix of people with access to city comforts as well as a great walk in the woods. Growing local businesses and new local food shops and restaurants coming up. Also very dog friendly "
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  • Yvrose B.
    "Quiet no nosy neighbor. A wonderful environment for kids great school system and a good community. Very nice people around and no discrimination "
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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Feb 26, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$2,250
Feb 14, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$2,250
May 16, 2021
Source: Zillow Rental Manager
ListingRemoved
May 11, 2021
Source: Zillow Rental Manager
Listed For Rent
$1,700

Frequently asked questions about 30 Watson Rd

  • Is Belmont a buyer's or seller's market?
    Belmont is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Belmont?
    The median sale price in Belmont is $1.41M. That is up $71.33K from the prior month.
  • What do residents say about Belmont?
    Residents describe Belmont, MA as pedestrian-friendly, dog-friendly, and easy to park in. See recently sold homes in Belmont, MA.
  • What are the closest schools to 30 Watson Rd?
    The closest schools to 30 Watson Rd in Belmont, MA are Belmont High School (rated 10/10), Belmont Middle School (rated 9/10), Mary Lee Burbank School (Elementary, rated 10/10).
  • Does 30 Watson Rd have air conditioning?
    Yes, 30 Watson Rd in Belmont, MA has air conditioning.
  • Does 30 Watson Rd have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 30 Watson Rd in Belmont, MA has in-unit laundry.

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