Watertown
Former home to our very own C. Devon's Homes, Watertown is a quaint suburban town just twenty minutes outside of Boston. Ten minutes from all highway access, this town is perfect for those looking for a quiet, friendly neighborhood!
School District Rank: 53rd
Best Public High Schools in Greater Boston 2023
Property Tax Rate: 1.17% or $11.70 per $1,000
About the Town of Watertown
Though Watertown is technically a city in the Greater Boston Area, it campaigned to keep its "Town of" title, adding to the charm of this quaint suburb. Watertown is made up of six neighborhoods: Bemis, Brigham (Brigham Historic District), Coolidge Square, East Watertown, Watertown Square and the West End. Watertown was one of the first settlements in the Massachusetts Bay Colonies.
The Town of Watertown is bordered by the upscale suburb of Belmont, as well as social hotspots including Brighton, Waltham and Newton, the border is largely made up of the famous Charles River, which runs throughout the Greater Boston Area. Though Watertown is not particularly diverse (according to the most recent census results), a large portion of the population belongs to the Armenian culture (considered to be the 3rd largest Armenian population in the United States) and as a result there are many authentic Armenian markets and restaurants full of wonderful goodies to share with friends and family!
The public schools in Watertown have great academics, rating at A- on www.niche.com. However, some work has yet to be done in the name of extracurriculars and resources.
Arsenal Yards
Opened in Spring of 2019 in the location of the former Arsenal Mall, Arsenal Yards is lining up to be a highlight of Watertown. The campus will include all of the modern amenities this suburb has been missing: curated shops, entertainment, interesting and unique dining options, and even groceries, in addition to the apartments that will be going up.
Recommended restaurants
Porcini's Fine Italian Dining - cuisine from Italy, Greece, France and Morocco paired with fine wines; great date night spot!
Roksana's - Persian takeout
Branch Line - upscale, chic American dining paired with fine wines
Shopping
Marshall's - discount designer shopping
Target - your one stop shop for nearly anything!
Best Buy - electronics
The Watertown Mall - shopping center which includes the DMV, Sally's Beauty and more!
Tourist Spots
Armenian Museum of America - houses the largest collection of Armenian artifacts in North America
Miscellaneous Things to Do
Inside playground - indoor play center featuring a variety of activities for ages 6 and under
Hotels
Residence Inn Marriott Watertown-Boston - located in the Arsenal Yards area
Crowne Plaza Boston-Newton - just one town over, features indoor pool and fitness center